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gwhatchet. com > 04/18/2026 > sba-passes-two-constitutional-amendments-in-final-meeting-of-academic-year

SBA passes two constitutional amendments in final meeting of academic year

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (398+ words) Student Bar Association senators amended the body's constitution to transfer the duties of the executive vice president to a new speaker of the senate role Wednesday. SBA Sen. Callie Stevens, a co-sponsor of the amendment to the constitution to create…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/06/2026 > a-decade-after-launch-global-bachelors-students-hail-program-as-gw-gem

A decade after launch, Global Bachelor's students hail program as GW gem

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (788+ words) Ten years after officials founded the Global Bachelor's study abroad program, current and former participants say the program allowed them to immerse themselves in a variety of cultures and pursue their intellectual interests in atypical destinations compared to traditional study…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/17/2026 > graduate-sues-gw-former-employer-alleging-discrimination-defamation-after-speech

Alum sues GW, former employer alleging discrimination, defamation after graduation speech

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1160+ words) A 2025 alum filed a lawsuit against GW, several of its senior officials and her former employer Wednesday, alleging retaliation and discrimination after she used her graduation speech to urge the University to divest from companies tied to Israel." Culver filed…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/13/2026 > perspective-as-dss-demand-doubles-gw-must-address-misuse-of-disability-accommodations

Perspective: As DSS demand doubles, GW must address misuse of disability accommodations

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1168+ words) As a student whose family struggles with disabilities, I felt conflicted when I learned that demand for Disability Support Services at GW doubled over the past few years. Disabilities carry life-altering consequences for affected individuals and their families " they are…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/16/2026 > gwsb-world-bank-form-partnership-to-support-student-careers-in-global-development

GWSB, World Bank Group form partnership to support student careers in global development

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (430+ words) The School of Business and the World Bank Group'announced a new partnership last week, aiming to expand students" access to career opportunities in global development. "This partnership opens the door for our students to engage with some of the most…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/17/2026 > officials-unveil-new-office-to-centralize-discrimination-harassment-complaint-process

Officials unveil new office to centralize discrimination, harassment complaint process

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (356+ words) GW created a new office set to open May 1 dedicated to simplifying the discrimination, harassment and bias complaint process, officials announced Thursday. The office aims to streamline complaint oversight while maintaining the University's compliance with federal and local civil rights…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/15/2026 > gw-to-cover-tuition-for-incoming-students-with-household-incomes-under-100000

GW to cover tuition for incoming students with household incomes under $100, 000

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (362+ words) GW will fully cover the cost of tuition for incoming students whose families make $100, 000 or less a year staring next academic year, as part of a broader financial aid expansion initiative aligned with the University's strategic framework, officials announced Wednesday....

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gwhatchet. com > 04/13/2026 > sga-candidates-center-political-advocacy-to-counter-standard-of-fear-in-trump-era

SGA candidates center political advocacy to counter "standard of fear" in Trump era

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1223+ words) For candidates vying for the Student Government Association's top posts, student concerns over President Donald Trump's influence on higher education have made navigating shifting federal policies part of the job description. The candidates said they want to build on what…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/11/2026 > peets-coffee-to-close-in-district-house

Peet's Coffee to close in District House

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (566+ words) The Peet's Coffee in District House will close next month after nine years at the location, a University spokesperson confirmed Friday." University Spokesperson Clare Sabin confirmed Peet's declined to renew their lease with the University, which expires May 30, and Damor…...

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gwhatchet. com > 04/09/2026 > gw-raises-record-2-million-in-sixth-annual-giving-day

GW raises record $2 million in sixth annual Giving Day

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (458+ words) Community members donated over $2 million on GW's sixth annual Giving Day, setting a record since officials launched the fundraiser in 2021 and edging past last year's previous high. The University raised $2, 027, 144 during its 24-hour Giving Day on Tuesday and Wednesday, surpassing…...