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Experienced Administrator, Economics Scholar Named GWSB Dean

Sevin Yeltekin is an accomplished business education leader with deep experience in advancing academic programming and scholarship.

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Analyzing New OSHA Data Sets Would Help Prevent Injuries

Injury data sets that OSHA now makes public are an underused resource in preventing workplace injuries. Maintaining and facilitating access to these data would help the United States bring down the “...

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Media Tip Sheet: Fremont’s Homeless Camp Ban Sparks Legal and Ethical Concerns

Fremont, California, has passed a first-of-its-kind ordinance that bans homeless encampments and makes it a crime to “aid” or “abet” them.

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New Study Highlights Prevalence and Health Impact of ADHD in Autistic Adults

A new study by George Washington University researchers  sheds light on the high prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among autistic adults enrolled in Medicaid and its significant...

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Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases are on the Rise in U.S.

Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. with cases reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC.

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Media Tip Sheet: Unpacking Systemic Racism in U.S. Education

Systemic racism in U.S. education perpetuates inequities through underfunded schools, discriminatory policies, and limited representation of marginalized communities in curricula and teaching staff.

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Media Tip Sheet: Flu Cases On the Rise - Most We’ve Seen in 15 Years

The CDC is reporting flu cases are the highest they have seen in 15 years.

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Media Tip Sheet: How Hip Hop Amplifies the Fight Against Climate Change

As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina sparks reflection on climate change and its lasting impact on communities, there’s a growing conversation about the role of hip hop in environmental...

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U.S. to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week, per President Donald Trump.

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New Study: Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice – Most of the Time

A new study from the George Washington University examined AI-powered chatbot responses to smokers who asked for information about ways to kick the habit. Most of the chatbot responses followed sound...