Loeb Gift Creates Institute for Religious Freedom

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Loeb Gift Creates Institute for Religious Freedom at GW

A $2.5 million gift from former U.S. Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr., will establish a religious freedom institute within Columbian College. The institute will foster dialogue on religious understanding and church-state separation, and act as a hub of collaboration. Read more.

Color Me Cautious on Adult Coloring Book Phenomenon

While millions of Americans are caught up in the adult coloring book craze, Donna Betts cautions the public to look between the lines. Adult coloring books are topping the bestseller lists and can be a relaxing way to unwind, but do not mistake them for art therapy. Read more.

Dean's Seminar Explores Cognitive Psychology in Our Daily Lives

From airport security to highway safety, cognitive psychology can be applied to real-world situations every day—as freshmen in the Science in the District Dean’s Seminar discovered when they toured D.C. institutions and learned how our surroundings impact our work. Read more.

Music's Benno P. Fritz Remembered As Beloved and Dedicated Mentor

We note with regret the passing of Benno Fritz, associate professor of music and founder of the band program. A beloved member of the GW community, Dr. Fritz is remembered for his talent and dedication as a musician, performer, teacher and mentor. Read more.

New Global Bachelor’s Degree Emphasizes Worldly Learning

The GW Global Bachelor’s Program will take undergraduates across the world to focus on interdisciplinary academics and global challenges. The expanded study-abroad experience includes semester-long residencies to destinations tied to scholarly pursuits. Read more.

GW Rises Among Rankings of Top Research Institutions

GW’s standing among premier research institutions is on the rise, according to a recent National Science Foundation survey. GW’s federal and overall research expenditures increased by 15% since 2010. Columbian College reported a 10% increase in fiscal year 2015 alone. Read more.

South Africa Project Welcomes Bokamoso Youth Performers

In a tradition that has thrilled GW audiences for 13 years, singers and dancers from South Africa’s Bokamoso Youth Centre brought their sweeping harmonies and rousing choreography to the Bettes Theater for a performance capping their week-long GW residency, part of the Theater and Dance South Africa Project. Read more.

Alumni Valentines Share Their Columbian College Love Stories

Call it a Columbian College love story. Lauren O’Donoghue Whelan, BA ’09, and Cory Whelan, BA ’08, MA ’10, met at Colonial Inauguration, dated on campus and tied the knot after a special Kogan Plaza proposal. Read about the Colonial couple and other alumni valentines, and share your own GW love stories. Read more.

In the Spotlight

Rachel Riedner was awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to present a workshop titled “An Introduction to Teaching of Writing in the Disciplines” at the University of Trumso, Arctic University of Norway.

Nina Seavey’s documentary film Parables of War won a Gold Award at the California Film Awards, a Platinum at the Oregon Film Festival and was selected Best Documentary Short Film at the Atlas Awards International Film Festival.

Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal received a NSF Faculty Early Career Development grant to support her academic and research work in green chemistry and safer chemical design.