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GW to Honor Distinguished Alumni and Supporters at Annual Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony
The Spirit of GW Awards recognizes GW alumni who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and service to their communities, while upholding the values of the university.
Media Tip Sheet: New Toolkit Offers a Student-Centered Approach to Campus Food Insecurity
Colleges across the country are grappling with student food insecurity, but the people most affected by the problem are often left out of designing the solutions.
General Mills has removed artificial colors from all of its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix, replacing synthetic dyes with colors derived from fruits, vegetables and spices such as...
Media Tip Sheet: Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina’s National Team
Lionel Messi is set to retire from Argentina’s national team following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to his international career with one final opportunity to win soccer’s biggest prize.
Media Tip Sheet: Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Approved Ahead of Fall Respiratory Virus Season
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Novavax for the 2026–27 vaccination season, with the shots targeting the currently circulating XFG variant.
OpenAI is calling on California lawmakers to strengthen SB 53, the state’s landmark AI safety law, urging requirements to monitor frontier models during training and evaluation for potentially...
The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) and The Washington Center (TWC) have entered into a new partnership designed to expand educational and professional...
Media Tip Sheet: Music Mogul Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 80, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than six decades.
Global Study Indicates Widespread Permafrost Degradation
An international study led by researchers at the George Washington University indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Utilizing more than two decades of...
Media Tip Sheet: USPS Changes Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of Critical Midterm Election
New U.S. Postal Service rules could significantly change how mail-in ballots are handled ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
