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SMPA students contribute to Washington Post story

February 17, 2026

Four GW students contributed to a Washington Post story, published on the newspaper’s front page on Monday, about the children left behind by the opioid...

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SMPA Awards Over $135,000 in Awards, Scholarships & Prizes

An Adobe Spark page and a special video from some of our faculty & donors was created to announce the winners.

February 17, 2026

SMPA Awards Over $135,000 in Awards, Scholarships & Prizes

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Director Waisbord's Note to the SMPA Community

February 17, 2026

Director Waisbord's Note to the SMPA Community

Director's Message of Solidarity with the Asian Community

February 17, 2026

Director's Message of Solidarity with the Asian Community

Job Opening: Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Political Communication

February 17, 2026

SMPA Seeks Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Political Communication

Silvio Waisbord

Director Waisbord's Final Note

February 17, 2026

Director Waisbord's Final Note

The Sesno Series

Cory Booker Spoke at GW about Healing Political Divide in America

February 17, 2026

The senator from New Jersey said in the launch of The Sesno Series that the greatest threat to the United States is division.

From left: Peter Loge, Madeline Twomey, Nicholas Anastácio, Liz Ring and Sonia Howell. (Lily Speredelozzi/GW Today)

SMPA Discussion Provides Insights on How Social Media Influencers Redefine Political Marketing

February 17, 2026

The discussion touched on topics including ensuring authenticity in political messaging on social media platforms and challenges in partnering with influencers

Imani and her son

Imani Cheers’ Documentary Explores Love, Legacy and Loss

February 17, 2026

The film tells the story of her son’s journey as he connects with his South African roots while they both navigate the loss of their family matriarch

Liz Cheney

‘A Critical Moment for Democracy’

February 17, 2026

Before an audience including many GW students, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney expressed optimism for the future.