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Textile Museum Still Open

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Remains Open During Shutdown

Despite the ongoing government shutdown The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum remains open during its regular hours (Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)....

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Core Competencies for Teaching Medical Cannabis in US Medical Schools

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open outlines the first set of agreed-upon competencies to help medical schools design teaching curriculums to assure that future doctors know about the...

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Nearly 28,000 Work Injuries Every Year are Linked to Hot Weather

New research published today shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the US. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Comment on Jane Goodall’s Legacy

With the passing of Jane Goodall, the world is reflecting on her groundbreaking work with wild chimpanzees and her enduring influence on primatology, conservation, and the public understanding of...

Corcoran Americas Exhibit

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY’S CORCORAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND DESIGN PRESENTS AMERICAS, PART ONE OF EXHIBITION SERIES

In collaboration with For Freedoms, the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design announces the opening of Americas, the first in a two-part exhibition series.

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Media Tip Sheet: Hollywood Writers Fear Censorship Following Temporary Kimmel Suspension

According to the Los Angeles Times, Hollywood writers are in fear of being censored following the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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Media Tip Sheet: Breaking Down the 2025 Government Shutdown

Washington is at a standstill as the federal government has officially shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on a new spending plan.

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George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies Joins Regional Partners to Launch “Talent Capital” for Displaced Federal Workers

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is proud to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and regional leaders to officially launch Talent...

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Media Tip Sheet: Listeria Found in Walmart and Trader Joe’s Meals

Heat-and-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s may be contaminated with the same strain of listeria linked to a deadly outbreak earlier this year.

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Media Tip Sheet: New CDC data: Rare Flu Complication Rising in Kids

A new CDC report finds that cases of influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE)—a rare but devastating complication where the flu attacks the brain are on the rise. Last season alone, 109 children...