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School of Media and Public Affairs Announces 2018-19 Fellows

White House Correspondents’ Association president is among SMPA fellows.

February 18, 2026

The White House Correspondents’ Association president, a former deputy White House press secretary, an Emmy Award-winning television director and a...

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Panel Discusses Political Discourse and the Midterm Elections

Alumni political experts commented on the recent political violence and hate crimes and explored the future of civil discourse as midterm elections approach.

February 18, 2026

The country should not expect to see an improvement in its divided political discourse if Democrats in next week’s midterm elections win enough congressional...

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Alumna Completes National Investigation into Hate Crimes

An SMPA Q&A with Journalism and Mass Communication Alumna Lillianna Byington.

February 18, 2026

The nation’s most talented journalism students come together as part of the News21 initiative to report and produce innovative, in-depth multimedia projects...

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GW Alumni and Leaders in Fashion Journalism Host New York Event

February 18, 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...

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Senior Justine Coleman Selected for News21 Reporting Fellowship

February 18, 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.

February 18, 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...

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Journalist and Political Media Researcher Join SMPA Faculty

February 18, 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...

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SMPA Welcomes National Geographic Visiting Professor of Science Communication

February 18, 2026

The School of Media and Public Affairs is proud to announce the inaugural National Geographic Visiting Professor of Science Communication will be...

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GW Alumnus Joins SMPA National Council

The School of Media and Public Affairs is excited to announce its newest National Council member, Aaron Kwittken.

February 18, 2026

GW Alumnus Joins SMPA National Council

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Planet Forward Launches Climate Series with The WNET Group and Peril and Promise

February 18, 2026

Planet Forward Launches Climate Series with The WNET Group and Peril and Promise