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Amid growing unrest, Russian music critic highlights potential of Pussy Riot protest
Pussy Riot, a feminist punk-rock band, used songs to protest against a Russian government “violated by corruption” and will be key toward opening up political freedoms, music critic Artemy Troitsky said Tuesday.
Michelle Obama to speak in Lisner next month on fighting childhood obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama will speak in Lisner Auditorium March 8 as part of a childhood obesity prevention summit. Obama, honorary chair of the nonprofit Partnership for a Healthier America, will keynote the two-day conference and give a talk on combating childhood obesity before more than 1,000 guests. The summit, from March 6 through March [...]
Gelman construction to enter new phase
The University is also close to selecting new furniture and classroom technology equipment for the building. The project is on schedule and on budget to finish by this fall.
Protesters demand commitment on climate change
Sophomore declares candidacy for SA executive vice president
Recent Posts
Amid growing unrest, Russian music critic highlights potential of Pussy Riot protest
Pussy Riot, a feminist punk-rock band, used songs to protest against a Russian government “violated by corruption” and will be key toward opening up political freedoms, music critic Artemy Troitsky said Tuesday.
Michelle Obama to speak in Lisner next month on fighting childhood obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama will speak in Lisner Auditorium March 8 as part of a childhood obesity prevention summit. Obama, honorary chair of the nonprofit Partnership for a Healthier America, will keynote the two-day conference and give a talk on combating childhood obesity before more than 1,000 guests. The summit, from March 6 through March [...]
Gelman construction to enter new phase
The University is also close to selecting new furniture and classroom technology equipment for the building. The project is on schedule and on budget to finish by this fall.
Protesters demand commitment on climate change
Sophomore declares candidacy for SA executive vice president
Top Stories
- Affinity housing sign-ups nosedive February 19, 2013Applications for GW’s affinity housing program dropped 67 percent after the University announced this spring that only registered student organizations could be part of the program. […]
- Translating research findings for laymen February 19, 2013Part-time professor Caitlin Schrein wants the work of her graduate anthropology students to go beyond an audience of academics who read leather-bound journals and obscure research papers. […]
- Refunds denied for mandatory insurance February 19, 2013The University will not refund hundreds of students who were forced to pay for a full year of GW’s health insurance even though they will graduate three months before the plan expires. […]
- GW spends millions to renovate aging halls February 19, 2013[…]
- Disability studies gets boost in English department February 19, 2013The English department is looking to build a stronger cadre of professors in disability studies – a relatively new field that looks at how people with disabilities perceive and are perceived in society. […]
Washington Post Higher Ed
- College Inc. wraps up February 12, 2013I won’t bury the lead: This blog is done. But for those who have followed College Inc., please know that we will continue to provide news and analysis of U.S. higher education through a new format on the Post’s Education page at washingtonpost.com/education. You’ll continue to find the latest on colleges and universities in the Washington region and around t […]
- College leaders: Focus on ensuring students get degrees January 24, 2013. Higher education leaders made public a letter Wednesday night that is notable for stressing a point that should be obvious: “College completion must be our priority.” Which raises the question: Since when has completion not been a priority? Read full article >> […]
- U-Va. leadership debate simmers January 23, 2013The debate over the leadership upheaval last June at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville continues to simmer on at least two fronts. The General Assembly in Richmond is heading toward final action on confirmation of U-Va. Rector Helen E. Dragas to continue as a member of the school’s governing board through June 2016. Dragas, you’ll recall, spearhe […]
- Catholic U. starts a business school — without MBAs January 21, 2013Catholic University announced this month the creation of an unusual business school in which every course touches on morality and ethics. Interestingly, none of the business degrees offered at the D.C. university will include the traditional staple of business schools: a master’s in business administration. Read full article >> […]

