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Government and Community Relations at GW
All great cities have great universities. As a long-standing anchor insitution in the District of Columbia, the George Washington University is invested in the success and vitality of the Washington metropolitan area. We actively share our resources and cultivate collaboration with the communities surrounding all three of our campuses, enhancing our collective quality of life and advancing our common goals.
The George Washington University community lends a wealth of intellectual capital to policymaking, whether it occurs in the White House, the U.S. Congress, the D.C. and Virginia governments, the courts or the hundreds of agencies, associations, foundations and think tanks throughout the region. GW infuses Washington’s government-related institutions with its research, experience, and an army of dedicated interns.
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You're Invited
GW is proud to be co-sponsoring two public candidate forums for the upcoming 2024 District of Columbia Ward 7 and Ward 8 Councilmember Elections, with The Anacostia Coordinating Council, the Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the League of Women Voters DC. These in-person and live-streamed events will allow District voters to hear candidates discuss their priorities and issues of importance to them in this election. The ACC, FCAC, GW, and League are all nonpartisan organizations that encourage informed and active participation in democracy through education and advocacy. This forum will educate the public, answer their questions, and be used to stimulate and increase voter interest and participation in the election.
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GW Serves DC
Dear Members of Our D.C. Community,
On July 1 of this year, I had the honor of becoming the 19th president of the George Washington University. It is a privilege to lead this great university, and I am thrilled to join such a vibrant and dynamic city.
Since coming to the District, I have had the pleasure of meeting with many members of our local communities. A common thread in all my interactions has been a tremendous pride in GW and the continued impact of our students, faculty, staff and alumni throughout the region. For this reason, I am delighted to share the George Washington University’s annual GW Serves D.C. Report with you.
GW is a university on the rise. We are strengthening and scaling the invaluable partnerships we have established throughout the city and creating new collaborations to find innovative solutions to our communities’ most pressing challenges. Through this pursuit of impact, we are creating scholarships for the next generation of District leaders, addressing health disparities and driving policy research.
At the heart of GW’s civic engagement activities is the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service. The Nashman Center programs, as well as the academic programs in our schools and colleges, address issues that are important to the residents of Washington, D.C. From mentoring the city’s youth in D.C. schools to participating in days of service across the District, GW faculty, staff and students are helping to improve lives every day.
This is an exciting time for our university and the city, and I look forward to working together. Our collective impact will drive positive change throughout Washington, D.C., and contribute to a better, brighter future for all.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Warm Regards,
Ellen M. Granberg, President