For Congress, gridlock can seem like business-as-usual. But is there a way around partisan polarization to address the nation’s important issues? In a video conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Sarah Binder discusses breaking through legislative gridlock—and finding room for compromise. View video.

Columbian College is poised to play a pivotal role in the historic partnership between GW, the Corcoran and the National Gallery of Art. The new agreement positions the college for an elevated arts profile, enhanced opportunities for students and dynamic programming to rival the nation’s elite. Read more.

Alumnus Gilbert Cisneros and his wife donated more than $1 million of their lottery winnings to aid Columbian College students. But the family's generosity has gone well beyond their gift. Through both service and philanthropy to his alma mater, Cisneros is showing how giving back helps young Latinos get ahead. Read more.

Led by Dean Ben Vinson’s uplifting riff on a popular tune, family and friends got “Happy” at the 2014 Celebration ceremonies honoring new CCAS graduates. The dean urged students to “allow your passion to guide you to create a meaningful life.” Hear his speech and see graduation images at our Celebration galleries.

A partnership with the U.S. Naval Academy will create a graduate-level leadership program for first-year officers. The new initative blends CCAS coursework with classes from the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and USNA. Read more.

Young-Key Kim-Renaud, the retiring chair of the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department, transformed Columbian College’s East Asian studies program—all while mentoring students and advancing the study of humanities through her philanthropy. Read more.

Stuart Licht and a team of researchers jolted the chemistry world with the introduction of their new molten air battery. The high-energy, rechargeable devise is poised to provide a long-lasting, sustainable source for powering projects like electric cars and city grids. Read more.

The DigitalDC interactive web exhibit enables Christopher Klemek’s students to trace the capital’s character and history. Drawing on historical documents and resident interviews, the online collection allows future classes to weave Washington’s cultural tapestry. Read more.

Kavita Daiya was awarded the Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania to develop her book on secularism, race and gender in India.

Daniel E. Martinez co-authored the report “No Action Taken: Lack of CBP Accountability in Responding to Complaints of Abuse” for the American Immigration Council.

Nikolay Shiklomanov received a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation in support of a long-term project to observe the effects of a thawing Arctic permafrost.

Read more "In the Spotlight"

• Another Historic Year for Student Giving
• SMPA Professor Goes Inside the New York Times
• Alumnus Shares His Passion for Animal Rights
• Students Take New Museum into Their Own Hands
• Classical Acting Alumnus Appears on Stage, Screen
• When Zombies Attack: The Undead Teach Students about Capitalism
• LabTV Highlights Biomedical Researchers, Student Filmmakers
• Columbian College Alumni Named to GWAA Board, President-Elect

• GWebinar: Take Your Writing to the Next Level
• GW Alumni in Energy Oil and Gas Reception (DC)
• Dodgers Game with GW Alumni (Los Angeles)
• GW Art Therapy Reception at the American Art Therapy Annual Conference (San Antonio, TX)

• Information Session: Graduate Certificate in Survey Design & Data Analysis
• Information Session: GW Arts & Sciences Graduate Program Admissions
• Summer Session II Begins
• Colonial Inauguration

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