Student-led composting program institutionalized after pilot semester
After a semester-long pilot program this spring, a student-led composting program now has a permanent home in the sustainability office.
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Employees donate more than $170,000 to political campaigns
Faculty and staff donated more than $170,000 to political candidates, PACs and political organizations during the 2018 midterm election cycle.
House, Senate interns to be paid for work pending Trump approval
The House of Representatives gave the final OK to a $147-billion “minibus” bill last week, which includes a provision for congressional intern pay.
Students protest 'pervasive culture of corruption' at Department of Interior
Students stood outside the U.S. Department of the Interior Wednesday to protest Secretary Ryan Zinke’s environmental policies.
Astronaut alumna answers students' questions from space
An alumna aboard the International Space Station was live-streamed into Jack Morton Auditorium Tuesday to answer questions about deep space exploration.
Officials rule out shooting threat after multiple investigations
MPD arrested a student in Lafayette Hall Sunday after he threatened to “shoot up” GW, but officials said multiple investigations found no credible threat.
JBKO residents evacuated for 'suspicious odor' on second floor
A report of a “suspicious odor” prompted the University to evacuate residents from the second floor of JBKO Hall Sunday night.
Sessions on speech codes at universities: 'This is not America'
Attorney General Jeff Sessions discussed the importance of free speech at universities and colleges at a Department of Justice forum Monday.
GW, insurance agency sue company for causing water damage in 2000 Penn
GW and its insurance agency filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming a maintenance company caused nearly $100,000 in water damage in The Shops at 2000 Penn in 2015.
University repairing two leaks in Amsterdam Hall
Officials are addressing two leaks in Amsterdam Hall that have been dripping water into residents’ rooms.