The GW Hatchet

The GW Hatchet is a student-run newspaper that operates independently in both its editorial and financial aspects, catering to the community of The George Washington University located in downtown Washington, D.C. Since its inception on October 5, 1904, it has become the second-oldest newspaper still in operation in the District, following The Washington Post. The Hatchet is published weekly on Mondays throughout the academic year. In 2018, it earned recognition from the Associated Collegiate Press as one of the nation’s top online college newspapers, receiving the prestigious Newspaper Pacemaker award, which honors excellence in college journalism through comprehensive coverage, quality writing, in-depth reporting, engaging columns, impressive design, and striking visuals.

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Officials unveil draft framework for next strategic plan, eye fall launch

1 week ago | gwhatchet.com | Hannah Marr

Officials released a draft framework for the University’s first strategic plan since 2020 on Monday, outlining three “institutional priorities” set to launch this fall. In an email to community members Monday, University President Ellen Granberg said faculty and officials worked throughout the spring semester to “synthesize” the four core themes the University identified in the fall as their primary focus when shaping the plan into three overarching institutional priorities and associated goals.
Young Black Professionals of International Affairs award inaugural scholarship

1 week ago | gwhatchet.com | Jennifer Igbonoba

The Young Black Professionals in International Affairs awarded a student with the organization’s inaugural scholarship Thursday night. The YBPIA executive board selected sophomore Jada Duffus as the recipient of its $1,750 award at the 40th annual Excellence in Student Life Awards Thursday night to go toward her direct costs for the fall semester based on her international service to the African diaspora.
GSEHD receives $2.4 million grant on civic education

1 week ago | gwhatchet.com | Jenna Lee

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development received an over $2 million grant to spearhead a forum to boost civic engagement in U.S. public schools, according to a University release published late last month. GSEHD Dean Michael Feuer, who announced in February that he is stepping down from the role in July to focus on GSEHD’s Forum on Democracy and Education, will lead the three-year, $2.4 million grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Experts kick off National Public Health Week with discussion on health misinformation

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Dylan Ebs

Public health officials gathered at the Milken Institute School of Public Health on Monday for a two-part panel discussion on combating misinformation and rebuilding trust in medical institutions. Experts in public health spoke about improving medical messaging and said public health officials and doctors need to connect and better relationships with communities who are skeptical of public health outreach due to years of poor communication from health officials.
GW Hospital CEO announces departure after nine years at helm

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Jenna Lee

April 10, 2025 GW Hospital CEO Kimberly Russo is leaving her post after nearly nine years in the role, days before her efforts to open the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center come to fruition.
Former Student Government Association presidents provide updates on post-presidencies, give advice to current candidates

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

Skip to Content April 7, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with John Richardson, the SGA president between 2011 and 2012, and Nick Gumas, the SGA president between 2014 and 2015, about life after office and the upcoming SGA elections. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
GW may have ‘failed’ to effectively respond to discrimination, Title VI complaints: OCR report

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Jennifer Igbonoba

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights identified “concerns” in the University’s response to reports of discrimination and a hostileenvironment and unfair treatment in the student conduct process, according to a resolution agreement obtained by The Hatchet. GW entered a resolution agreement on Jan.
President: Dan Saleem

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Hannah Marr

Year: Junior Major: Political science and history Hometown: Westchester, New York Student organizations/activities: GW-TV, Shakespeare Company, member of Dean Colette Coleman’s student cabinet, GW Dining student advisory panel Prior SGA experience: Former Columbian College of Arts & Sciences senator, director of Military and Veteran Affairs on former SGA President Christian Zidouemba’s executive cabinet Favorite D.C. restaurant: Panda Express Go-to GW study spot: Outside of Duquès Hall on a...
The bars behind the bats of GW baseball

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

Walk-up songs are a staple of America’s favorite pastime. Whether intended to intimidate the opposing team, rouse the crowd or allow the player to focus on their at-bat, walk-up songs can set the tone for the at-bat or pitching appearance. The concept of walk-up songs first emerged in 1970, when Nancy Faust convinced the White Sox to hire her to play the organ and her playing attracted attention on the radio and from stadium attendees, prompting her to start playing specific songs for players.
Funding transparency task force finds GW appropriately reviews external funding sources

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Hannah Marr

A task force investigating whether the University should commit to fully disclosing the source of external funding concluded that the step isn’t necessary, as GW currently employs “appropriate measures” when reviewing potential research and gift sources, according to a Thursday release.