Two previously unknown versions of "Fath al-Bari," a classic work that shaped the way Sunni Muslims understand Muhammad’s sayings and practices, were discovered by History’s Joel Blecher. The manuscripts date to the early 15th century.
CCAS Professors Sarah Wagner and Andrew Zimmerman were each awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for their exceptional scholarship. Wagner was cited for her project identifying Vietnam War MIAs; Zimmerman for his book on the Civil War.
Columbian College graduate students led by Physics Professor and Data Science Program Director Larry Medsker are combating Virginia's opioid crisis by identifying patterns to help lawmakers curb addiction and overdoses.
Millennials are often portrayed as narcissistic job-hoppers—stereotypes that are not backed by research, according to a study from Organizational Sciences' David Costanza that examined the effect of generational stereotypes in the workplace.
From tracking fossil footprints through Kenya to enhancing cybersecurity to preparing the next generation of math and science teachers, it’s been a banner year for major new research grants at Columbian College.
In a conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Attiya Ahmad discussed her research on the socio-cultural interrelationship between gender, Islam and the cross-border tourism that has become prevalent in regions throughout the world.
Works by Maine artists—all alumni and faculty from GW and the Corcoran—are on display at an alumnus-curated exhibit celebrating both the Pine Tree State’s natural beauty and the two schools’ historic connection.
Junior track and cross country runner Andrew Weber has sprinted across the finish line to academic achievements and athletic success. Now he’s passing the baton to a new role: as an intern at NBC News in Washington, D.C.
Amy E. Zanne received a $538,886 grant from the National Science Foundation for her research titled “Tropical deadwood carbon fluxes: Improving carbon models by incorporating termites and microbes.”
