Senior British Officials Address Russian Relations
April 3, 2026
Noting that 22 nations announced the expulsion of over 100 Russian diplomats said to be intelligence operatives, senior British officials praised the...
SMPA Awards Over $150,000 to Students in 2017–2018
April 3, 2026
The School of Media and Public Affairs hosted the first annual SMPA Celebration Night on Tuesday, April 24, featuring the announcement of over $150,000 in...
Women in Beltway Journalism Struggle to Be Heard on Twitter
A study by GW journalism Professor Nikki Usher quantifies the challenges female D.C. journalists face on social media.
April 3, 2026
Female journalists, and even casual Twitter users, may be unsurprised to learn that their male colleagues dominate political discourse on the platform.
Chuck Todd Urges Journalists to Fight Back
The “Meet the Press” host talked at GW about the Supreme Court nominee, the U.S. deputy attorney general and campaigns to discredit mainstream media.
April 3, 2026
Have a discussion on media, and the news is sure to intervene.
Building a New Start at SMPA
From political asylum, Nasser Diallo arrived in the U.S. speaking only French. He graduated from SMPA in 2018 and is now enrolled at Oxford.
April 3, 2026
On a Saturday afternoon last May, Nasser Diallo, B.A. ’18, walked across the stage at the Charles E. Smith Center, like thousands of other GW graduates.
GW Alumni and Leaders in Fashion Journalism Host New York Event
April 3, 2026
Alumni in retail and fashion, journalism, and several other media-related industries gathered at the iconic Hearst Tower in New York City on Nov. 28 for a...
Senior Justine Coleman Selected for News21 Reporting Fellowship
April 3, 2026
SMPA senior Justine Coleman has been selected to join top journalism students from 19 universities across the U.S., Canada and Ireland for a major...
Community Comes First for 2019 Truman Scholar
André Gonzales was one of 62 award winners for his work as a student advocate and educational activist.
April 3, 2026
When André Gonzales learned he was one of 62 students to win the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, he was wearing three pieces of jewelry...
Journalist and Political Media Researcher Join SMPA Faculty
April 3, 2026
SMPA is pleased to announce the addition of two new faculty members who will expand opportunities for students to gain critical skills in journalism and...
SMPA Welcomes National Geographic Visiting Professor of Science Communication
April 3, 2026
The School of Media and Public Affairs is proud to announce the inaugural National Geographic Visiting Professor of Science Communication will be...