Statement from GW President Thomas LeBlanc on D.C. Statehood
The George Washington University strongly supports the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit much of present-day Washington, D.C., into the union as a new state.
A Statement Regarding a Bust of George Washington
GW staff located a bust of George Washington that was no longer affixed to its stand at approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 1, 2020, at 23rd and F Streets, NW.
A Statement About Interim Dean
We have listened and heard the concerns from some members of our community about the appointment of Dr.
Apology From George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc
Yesterday, in a conversation with a student, I attempted to emphasize a point and used an insensitive example that I realize could be hurtful to members of our community.
Statement from President LeBlanc on Anti-Semitic Social Media Post
Comments from a GW student posted on social media are disturbing and hateful, and they are antithetical to our university’s core values of diversity and respect.
Statement from President LeBlanc on Student Association Resolution
Last night, the university’s student senate passed a resolution calling for divestment from certain companies because they do business with Israel. While I support the student senate’s right to express their views in the form of a resolution, I want to be clear to our university community that this does not represent the university’s views and the university will not implement such a proposal.
A Statement from Provost Forrest Maltzman
There was an entirely inappropriate posting on social media last night.
University Statement Regarding Vandalism in JBKO
On Monday, December 4, GWPD responded to an incident in the Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (JBKO) Residence Hall involving the defacing of multiple posters and signs in public areas.
University Statement Regarding Offensive Fliers on Campus
On Friday, Sept. 8, the George Washington University was notified of hateful fliers designed to look as if they were posted by an on-campus conservative student organization.
University Statement on Title IX Complaint
The university has been notified by the Department of Education that an individual has filed a Title IX complaint against the university with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
University Statement Regarding NLRB Notice to Cancel RA Unionization Election
We are pleased with SEIU Local 500's request to withdraw the petition to hold an election and the NLRB's decision to grant the request.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul to Teach Class at GW
A statement from Dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Ben Vinson
Statement Regarding NLRB Decision
The university was notified today (Friday, April 21) of the decision by the Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to authorize an election of the university's undergraduate student resident advisors.
Statement Regarding Curriculum for History Majors
GW offers many opportunities to study American history and the history of other parts of the world.
The George Washington University’s Principles of Support for Undocumented Students
The George Washington University is committed to the health and safety of all our students. We will protect the civil rights of our undocumented students following the principles outlined here.
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