Second annual Giving Day tops $1 million goal
Officials set a $1 million goal for the Giving Day fundraiser, an amount the campaign met within 17 hours of its kickoff.
Officials to honor dozens of alumni with bicentennial award
Officials created the honor for the bicentennial celebration and said they plan to invite the recipients to an in-person celebration this fall.
GW marks bicentennial with virtual celebration
The event was the first installment of a monthslong series celebrating the bicentennial, which will conclude at Colonials Weekend in October.
GW marks 200 years, begins monthslong celebration
The kickoff “Charter Day” ceremony will take place Tuesday at 4 p.m., featuring prominent alumni and two past University presidents.
Alumni take stage at Democratic National Convention
Four former students and a former SMPA Terker Distinguished Fellow spoke at last week’s Democratic National Convention.
Choosing Marcia McNutt for Commencement speaker was a mistake
The University did not make a fitting choice for the commencement speaker, and failed to reach the bar that they have set and met in the past.
Comedian Jay Pharoah to perform in Lisner Friday
Jay Pharoah, a former Saturday Night Live star made famous for his portrayal of Obama, will perform at Lisner Auditorium Friday.
Tammy Duckworth sets Commencement speaker precedent
Duckworth’s varied life experiences and GW alumna status make her the right choice for Commencement, and GW should make similar picks in the future.
Actress and alumna Kerry Washington to receive Harvard’s Hasty Pudding award
Star of the hit TV Show “Scandal” and alumna Kerry Washington will raise high Harvard’s Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year award later this month, Boston Magazine reported.
Alumni bands, students rally around music department after budget cuts
The members of Holychild credit their success to having a comprehensive education — an opportunity they say GW students who have a zest for music but different majors will now miss out on.