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GW is open and operating on a normal schedule for Friday, March 6. This includes Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science and Technology campuses, Biostatistics Center, Alexandria and Arlington graduate education centers, and other locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

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Exhibit Warmly Caricatures Heroes of STEM and the Arts

March 03, 2015

What do Charles Lindbergh, John Lennon and university namesake George Washington have in common? They’re a small sample of the historical figures drawn to heightened perfection by artist Mike Caplanis, whose work is on display through March 30 in Enterprise Hall at the GW Virginia Science & Technology Campus.

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GW Announces New Dean for School of Nursing

January 23, 2015

The George Washington University announced on Friday the hiring of Pamela R. Jeffries as the next dean of the School of Nursing. Dr. Jeffries, who in 2013 was named the Johns Hopkins University inaugural vice provost of digital initiatives, has been a Johns Hopkins professor of nursing since 2009.

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New Health Sciences Teaching Labs under Construction at VSTC

January 08, 2015

Construction crews are hard at work at the GW Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC) building three teaching labs slated for completion this spring. The project, valued at more than $3 million, will allow expansion of health science programs on Campus by the spring of 2015.

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ISIS as a Cyber Security Threat?

December 10, 2014

In remarks delivered at GW’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus that included military, international affairs and media undertones and marked the opening of the university’s GW Cyber Academy—an initiative that will serve degree-seeking academic programs, provide continuing education training for professionals who tackle cyber threats and facilitate applied research in cyber security—three security experts explained how ISIS has taken old propaganda tactics and combined them with new technology to become a threat in cyberspace.

Senator Kaine visits VSTC

Sen. Tim Kaine Tours GW’s School of Nursing

December 09, 2014

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) addressed graduating nursing students at a poster presentation of capstone projects, assuring them that they have chosen a "superb profession." "We have a significant need for more health care professionals with the Affordable Care Act, the aging of our population-all of these things are creating that demand," Sen. Kaine said during his visit to Campus. "Campuses like this are where the solutions lie."

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Campus Highlights

GW Leader in Regional Big Data Initiatives

GW is making a strategic investment in the growing field of big data and analytics. Recently, Ali Eskandarian, dean of GW’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC), assumed a leadership role as co-chair of the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) new Big Data & Analytics Committee. The Committee builds on GW’s partnership with NVTC and Attain LLC to sponsor a research report conducted by Chmura Economics & Analytics and released in May at a jointly organized big data symposium hosted at VSTC.

GW Researchers Build Model to Better Understand Nuclear Reactor Behavior during Earthquakes

Imagine the scene. A 9.0 earthquake hit Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011 and triggered a tsunami with 46-foot high waves. The seawall was overwhelmed and three of its six nuclear reactors melted down due to the loss of electrical power from the flooding, resulting in the largest nuclear incident since Chernobyl. The disaster sparked new interest in the behavior of nuclear reactor cores during earthquakes, leading to an international interdisciplinary research project.

The George Washington University Launches New Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences introduces a new program that offers candidates the opportunity to build a strong foundation towards a new and rewarding career in medicine.

Back to School: New Academic Year Kicks Off

The 2014-2015 academic year officially began on August 25th and brought with it a distinctly new feel to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus. Innovation Hall is now home to over 180 accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students from the GW School of Nursing (SON) and 150 pharmacy doctoral students through our partnership with Shenandoah University.

Long-term Commitment to the Commonwealth of Virginia

GW has a long-term commitment to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The campus opened in 1991 and has grown to over 120 acres and 5 buildings. The campus offers academic programs, conducts innovative research, and actively engages with the local community. Learn more about our commitment in the Dean's Welcome.

Interdisciplinary Research in Many Fields

The 17 research laboratories on Campus are conducting research in many growing fields. Areas of research include: computational biology, energy science and technology, high performance computing and transportation safety.

School of Nursing's online MSN ranks 4th nationwide

GW online MSN ranks 4th nationwide by US News & World Report. There are more than 130 programs nationwide.

Comprehensive Sign Plan

The university developed new signage guidelines to enhance the visual environment of the campus and provide clarity to pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding.The Plan was given final approval by the County Board of Supervisors in February 2013. New signage is expected to begin appearing around campus in early 2014.