News Archives
Cotsen Textile Collections Find New Home at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
GW will receive an $18.4 million gift combining more than 4,000 textiles and an endowment to support the textile collections assembled by the late Lloyd Cotsen. The collections include textiles from nearly every era and every region in the world. The collections will be accessible for scholarly research and will influence future educational opportunities at the GW Museum and The Textile Museum.
Research Ecosystem Review Launches
A goal of the university’s research strategic initiative, working groups will review and make recommendations to strengthen GW’s research efforts.
Senator Warner Discusses Hot Cybersecurity Topics with GW Students
Figuring out how to get newly educated cybersecurity professionals more quickly through the security clearance process and into the workforce was one of the questions contemplated during Senator Warner’s (D-Va.) discussion with six undergraduate students in GW’s cybersecurity bachelor’s completion program.
Nursing Students Celebrate Entry into the Profession
While many college students spent June and July taking a break from classes, the George Washington University School of Nursing’s first summer start cohort of accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students were busy finishing their coursework and clinical experiences.
University Hosts Proud to Be GW Festivals
The annual festivals bring GW staff together for activities and school spirit.
New Bus Design Celebrates GW’s Long-term Commitment to Virginia
You may have noticed the University’s newly branded shuttles running between GW’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC) in Ashburn, VA and GW’s main campus in Washington, DC.
Senator Warner Calls for a National Cyber Doctrine
GW’s VSTC sponsored a conversation with Mr. Warner for the Northern Virginia Technology Council and cyber security undergraduates.
Admitted Students Welcomed to College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies welcomed newly admitted students at a series of “Meet & Greet” events, where they meet faculty, staff and other admitted students before fall.
GW Baja Team Trains at VSTC for International Competition
GW mechanical engineering students worked hard to build an off-road vehicle from scratch to compete in an international Baja competition. They have been test driving it at VSTC.
GW Researcher Advances to the Final Round of NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
A team of George Washington University researchers were named as finalists in the $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE competition on Monday. The C2CNT team is led by Department of Chemistry Professor Stuart Licht, who team uses low-energy, low-cost technology developed in his lab located at GW’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into widely useful and highly valued products—carbon nanotubes.
Getting to Know Chris Deering: CPS Interim Dean
Christopher J. Deering was appointed Interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective February 1, 2018, following the resignation of Dean Eskandarian. Chris, as he commonly goes by, is far from new to GW and has transitioned smoothly to his new role. Now that he is at the helm of the College we wanted to give our readers a chance to get to know him a little better.
Ali Eskandarian Announces Resignation from Academic Leadership
Ali Eskandarian, who has served for nearly seven years as dean of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC), has announced his resignation from academic leadership, effective Jan. 31.
GW School of Nursing Celebrates Graduates with Pinning Ceremony
Keynote speaker tells SON graduates to keep studying, keep learning.
Autism Research Targets Transition to Young Adulthood
The NIH recently awarded more than $11.7 million to a GW-based research project on autism spectrum disorder diagnosis disparities.
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Commends GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus for Contributions in Education and Economy
“Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Loudoun Country Board of Supervisors hereby commends The George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus on its 20th anniversary; and expresses its gratitude to the University for its contribution to the economy of Loudoun County and for educating its citizens to fill jobs of the twenty-first century.”
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