President Granberg: ‘GW, We Are Here Because We Know the World Needs Us’

Ellen M. Granberg was officially inaugurated as GW’s 19th president at an investiture ceremony where she outlined her vision for the university as a changemaker for the betterment of itself and society. Watch her inauguration address and see the ceremony in photos.

Cicada Cycle: Do Buzzing Bugs Alter Forest Food Chains?

New research by CCAS biologists revealed that even after cicada emergences subside, the insect invasion continues to eat away at ecosystems, disrupting the food chain between birds, caterpillars and trees. 

Alumnus Connects West Africa to Health Care

Alumnus Nasser Diallo, BA ’18, founded Clinic+O to improve health care access for millions in his native Guinea and across West Africa. His model combines virtual medical consultations with in-person care.

Talking to Kids about the Israel-Hamas War

The Middle East conflict can be frightening and confusing for young people. Professional Psychology’s Karen L. Weise discussed how  adults can help them feel safe.

Politics and Popcorn: Examining Civics in Cinema

In her popular American studies class, Elisabeth Anker explores the hidden political themes in movies like Thelma and Louise, 12 Angry Men—and even Batman.

Senior Champions Puerto Rico Poverty Project

Criminal justice major Helena Betancourt is reducing period poverty on her home island by providing education and resources to marginalized and low-income communities.

Ant Factor: How Tiny Insects Shape Biodiversity

CCAS researchers studying arboreal ants in a Florida forest explored fundamental questions on the ways resource availability and competition impact biodiversity.

For Professor, Dance Embodies Meaning of Mexico

An award-winning book by CCAS Professor of Latin American literature and culture Manuel Cuellar recounts the importance of dance to the country’s identity.

Inside Exhibitions: Students Learn Museum Planning

Students gleaned insights into exhibition planning at a workshop led by Steve Mann, head of exhibitions for the National Gallery of Art, part of a new partnership with the Corcoran.

We note with regret the passing of GW Professor Emeritus Rolf Peterson, who taught clinical psychology and served as director of the Clinical Training PhD Program in Psychology for 19 years.

Elizabeth Chacko and Marie Price (Geography) co-authored the book (Un)Settled Sojourners in Cities: Challenges of “Temporariness” among Migrants and Asylum Seekers.

Patricia Hernandez (Biology) was named president of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology—the first woman from an underrepresented minority group to hold the position in the society’s 133-year history.

Irene Oh (Religion) wrote the book What is Religious Ethics? An Introduction.

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