Trustee’s Family Foundation Bolsters Sesno Series Civil Discourse Events with $3 Million Gift
The gift from philanthropists Ted Segal, BA ’03, and Meredith Perla Segal, BAccy ’05, will expand their support of SMPA’s Sesno Series and the GW basketball program.
SMPA at the GWU Announces Endowed Democracy Innovation Prize
SMPA at the GWU announced the creation of an endowed Democracy Innovation Prize. This annual competition will recognize a student project that promotes democracy, strengthens democratic institutions...
New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and SMPA's Terker Distinguished Fellow, David Sanger, joins Frank Sesno for a riveting conversation on America's escalating rivalry with China and Russia in the post...
The First Black Captain America: Jesse J. Holland on Sam Wilson’s Story
Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, an anthology edited by SMPA Professor Jesse J. Holland was released.
Religion, Politics, and the 2024 U.S. Elections: What Happened and What Comes Next?
The Illiberalism Studies Program and SMPA at the GWU and the Center on Faith and Justice at the Georgetown University are hosting a plenary panel on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
GW Expert Voices Weigh in on the Final Stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election
Hear from faculty experts at the George Washington University as we enter the final countdown to the 2024 U.S. election
AI in Political Campaigns: How it’s being used and the ethical considerations it raises
Director of School of Media and Public Affairs Peter Loge says that AI is now widely used in political campaigns, but its use can undermine public trust in the long term.
GW Expert Discusses the Future of Generative AI
David Karpf, an associate professor of media and public affairs at the George Washington University, discussed generative AI programs in an article for The Atlantic.
SMPA Announces New Director of the Project for Media and National Security
SMPA is pleased to announce that Thom Shanker has been selected as the next director of the Project for Media and National Security.
Lowey Receives Award For Congressional Leadership In Public Diplomacy
Lowey Receives Award For Congressional Leadership In Public Diplomacy
GW’s Gelman Library Receives Papers of Public Diplomacy Pioneer Walter R. Roberts
GW’s Gelman Library Receives Papers of Public Diplomacy Pioneer Walter R. Roberts
Americans are overwhelmingly engaged in the upcoming 2018 congressional elections.
Defense Writers Group Moves to GW, Joins New Project for Media and National Security
New Report Highlights Potential Financial Benefits of Attention Analytics
New Report Highlights Potential Financial Benefits of Attention Analytics
Broadcasting Board of Governors Convenes Journalists, Experts on Press Freedom at GW
New GW Battleground Poll: Presidential Race Neck and Neck, Voters’ Support is Reluctant
New GW Battleground Poll: Presidential Race Neck and Neck, Voters’ Support is Reluctant
GW Announces Scholarship with White House Correspondents’ Association
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19 Universities Join Carnegie-Knight News21 Marijuana Investigation
Top journalism students from 19 universities will lead an investigation into the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana as part of the 2015 Carnegie-Knight News21 national multimedia...
Voice of America Director to Discuss Global US Voice in Changing Media Landscape at GW
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jason Shevrin: jshevrin...
National Geographic to Collaborate with Planet Forward for ‘Campus Voices’ on Food Blog
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jason Shevrin: jshevrin...
Obama and Romney Insiders to Discuss Future of Digital Campaigning
Planet Forward Launches New Initiatives to Increase Focus on Sustainability
Diversity Among the White House Press Corps Explored at GW Discussion
A Conversation with White House Press Secretary Jay Carney
‘Reporting in Pakistan: The Challenges, Realities and Stories You Aren’t Hearing’
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Maralee Csellar
202-994-7564; csellar...
Professors Entman and Gross Receive Grant to Study Media and Racial Appeals
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The George Washington University to Host Summit Focused on Innovations in Food Production & Security
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Amy Weiss, Amy...
Cheryl W. Thompson, Imani M. Cheers and Emily Thorson to Join Faculty
The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of three new faculty members who will significantly expand the school’s expertise and...
Prime Movers Media Awards Scholarships to High School Students
Prime Movers Media Awards Scholarships to High School Students
SMPA Welcomes Two New Full-Time Professors to Faculty
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Samara Sit
202-994-5349; samara...
GW Moving the Planet Forward Conference to Highlight Sustainability Solutions
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michelle Sherrard
mcs1...
Mayor Vincent Gray and SnagFilms Founder Ted Leonsis Honor Student Film
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Gary Hahn, SnagFilms
gary...
Professor Jason Osder Awarded $30,000 Grant by Sundance
MEDIA CONTACT:
Samara Sit, School of Media and Public Affairs
202-994-5349; samara...
SMPA Partners with Project for Excellence in Journalism for Twitter Study
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Samara Sit, School of Media and Public Affairs
202-994-5349; samara...
Professor Robert Entman Wins Prestigious Humboldt Prize
MEDIA CONTACT:
Samara Sit
202-994-5349; samara...
Former U.S. Senator Bob Bennett, Arun Chaudhary and P.J. Crowley Become Fellows
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Samara Sit
202-994-5349; samara...
Profs. Phalen and Ducey To Undertake Study of Video Screens and Formats
COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE TO UNDERTAKE STUDY OF USER EXPERIENCE ON MULTIPLE VIDEO SCREENS AND FORMATS
The Council for Research Excellence (CRE), a diverse group of...
Planet Forward Accepting Videos to Air on PBS
Energy Innovators: Final Few Days to Get Your Ideas on TV
Planet Forward users can submit online video and vote for inventive energy ideas to be included in Earth Day special...
GW to Host Five Former White House Press Secretaries
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MEDIA CONTACT
Emily Cain: 202-994-3087; eecain...
Planet Forward Powers New Energy Blog Hosted by NationalGeographic.com
Planet Forward Powers New Energy Blog Hosted by NationalGeographic.com
Prime Movers Project Partners With White House Correspondents
Prime Movers Project Partners With White House Correspondents
Ed Henry & Joe Lockhart to Discuss Domestic Politics
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MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Cain
eecain...
SMPA Fellow Bob Herbert to Discuss "The Wholesale Trivialization of News and Opinion"
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MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Cain
202-994-3087; eecain...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Cain
202-994-3087; eecain...
Joe Lockhart, Ed Henry, and Bob Herbert Join SMPA as 2010-11 Fellows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACTS: Emily Cain, 202-994-3087; eecain...
International Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship to bring 20 directors to SMPA
International Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship to bring 20 directors to SMPA
Budding Journalists Partner With International Reporters To Gain Experience
GW's School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) has partnered with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to provide journalism students opportunities to gain real-world experience from...
'Transforming Journalism: The State of the News Media' Brings Top Speakers
'Transforming Journalism: The State of the News Media' Brings Top Speakers
Three SMPA undergraduate students can now count themselves among the journalism legends that have received top honors from the American Women in Radio and Television.
Victoria Riess (PC '...
Larry King speaks to GW community about his historic career
World-renowned broadcaster Larry King has conducted more than 40,000 interviews in the past 53 years.
But on Thursday at The George Washington University, the tables were turned when Mr....
Planet Forward Wins Tawani Grant
Planet Forward, the progressive new media project pioneered at SMPA last year, has recently received a $500,000 grant from the Tawani Foundation, which supports ventures that enrich and improve...
Dorothy Gilliam Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Washington Press Club Foundation (WPCF) will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ms. Dorothy Gilliam for her achievements in making a significant impact on women in journalism.
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