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Textile Exhibit Press Release

Inka Influence and Diversity on Display in "Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World" at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, August 15 through December 19, 2026

Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World reveals how Andean dress and other textiles in the 15th and 16th centuries reflected both the influence of the Inka—who built one of the world’s largest...

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Media Tip Sheet: K-12 Schools are Rethinking Laptop Usage

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students were given laptops to interact with teachers and complete assignments.

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Media Tip Sheet: Cutting Edge AI Research at GW

A D.C. area high school student sought out a research opportunity at GW that grew into a collaboration with a Ph.D. candidate and, later, groundbreaking research presented at a leading computer...

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Media Tip Sheet: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Key Defense Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed an agreement stating that an attack on one of the countries would be considered an attack on all three.

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GW Milken Institute School of Public Health to Waive Application Fee for First 1,000 MPH Applicants

New initiative aims to remove financial barriers, encourage early applications and strengthen the future public health workforce

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New Research Documents Growing Silicosis Epidemic Among Quartz Countertop Workers

GW researcher co-authored study calling for stronger monitoring to prevent a deadly but preventable occupational disease

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Media Tip Sheet: What the Latest Primaries Say About the Future of Both Parties

The latest round of primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Connecticut highlight shifting dynamics within both political parties ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Media Tip Sheet: BTS’s Arirang Tour Brings an Economic Boost to the DMV

As BTS brings its Arirang World Tour to Baltimore, the group’s arrival is likely to have an economic impact well beyond the concert venue.

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Media Tip Sheet: What Trump’s New Vaccine Order Means for Children and Public Health

President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to promote a new approach to the childhood vaccine schedule.

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Media Tip Sheet: Alien Terrorist Removal Court

As the Alien Terrorist Removal Court prepares for a release hearing today, I wanted to flag Aram Gavoor, a GW Law professor and leading expert on the court, who is available to discuss the legal...