News & Announcements

View the latest updates and university statements regarding ongoing protest activity. 


 

Message from President Granberg and Provost Bracey Regarding Police Activity in University Yard

A message from President Ellen M. Granberg and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey to the GW community regarding the police activity in University Yard.

Media Tip Sheet: Planters Nuts Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Two types of Planters nuts are being recalled due to the risk of potential listeria contamination.

Update Regarding Police Activity on University Yard

On May 8, the DC Metropolitan Police Department conducted an orderly and safe operation to disperse the demonstrators from the illegal encampment on GW’s University Yard.

Media Tip Sheet: Election Officials in Arizona Prepare for Deepfake Disruptions Through AI Drills

In a never before seen exercise, election workers in Arizona grappled with AI-generated deepfake scenarios designed to disrupt the electoral process.

Media Tip Sheet: House Democrats Urge Biden to Take Executive Action on U.S.-Mexico Border

House Democrats have called on President Biden to address border security and immigration issues through executive action. 

Media Tip Sheet: Biden Unveils Microsoft's $3.3 Billion Data Center Plan in Wisconsin

President Biden will announce Microsoft's $3.3 billion investment in a high-tech data center in Wisconsin, creating thousands of jobs.

Media Tip Sheet: Ukraine Arrests Officers Accused of Plotting Assassination of President Zelensky as 'Gift' to Putin

Ukrainian authorities have arrested two colonels, accusing them of conspiring to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials. 

Media Tip Sheet: Miss USA 2023 Resigns to Focus on Mental Health

Noelia Voigt, Miss USA 2023 announced she is resigning from her title due to mental health reasons.

home appliances

Media Tip Sheet: House to Vote on Bill Altering Energy Efficiency Standards for Home Appliances

The Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act aims to alter the Department of Energy's process for setting energy conservation standards for household appliances. 

Ground beef

Media Tip Sheet: More Than 16,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to E coli Risk

The US Department of Agriculture has recalled over 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart because of a possible E coli contamination. ​​​​​​​