the Washington Monument on a fall day

Across the Wards: Diverse Viewpoints on a Common Mission

February 7, 2026

Last fall, students in George Washington University’s Sustainability Reporting class were sorted into pairs and assigned one of Washington D.C.’s eight wards to cover.

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Celebrating Ted Turner

February 7, 2026

On March 7, 2023, GW held a special event honoring Ted Turner and welcoming John Sutter, the Ted Turner Professor of Environmental Media.

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Successful Alumni Offer Pointers on Washington Careers

GW students considering work in politics, government and journalism learn to be willing to start low but aim high.

February 7, 2026

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Students Reflect on White House Correspondents' Dinner Experience

SMPA sends 16 students to annual dinner celebrating the First Amendment

February 7, 2026

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SMPA Panel Examines Role of the Media in 2016 Election

The discussion was led by Meet the Press moderator and former GW student Chuck Todd.

February 7, 2026

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SMPA Town Hall Examines Changes in Media, Politics

The discussion was driven by students and included a panel of journalists, political experts and a member of Congress.

February 7, 2026

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My Wild Time Protecting Public Lands

February 7, 2026

Sitting at my desk in The Wilderness Society office, I am surrounded by beautiful historical maps of American public lands and posters crying “Save the Arctic!”

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Making the Headlines in 2017

February 7, 2026

Students and faculty at the School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) have a front row seat to history and this year was particularly up close and personal...

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‘Whose Streets’ Documents Activism in Ferguson

Documentary film on the aftermath of the shooting death of Michael Brown by a police officer in the Missouri town is screened and discussed at SMPA.

February 7, 2026