Professor Danny Hayes and Assistant Professor Michael Hankinson discussed what they want their students to take away from their course with GW Today.
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Political Science Making Headlines
Ethan Fitzgerald Elected SGA President, Ethan Lynne Vice President
The sophomore duo from CCAS will represent the GW student body during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Politics & Values: 50th Anniversary Celebration
More than 60 Columbian College alumni, students and faculty came together to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Politics & Value Program at GW.
In Video: Democracy's Shifting Attitude
CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck and Political Science Professor Andrew Thompson discuss the impact of threat and anxiety on American Democracy.
Popular GW Course Examines Political Visions in Movies
Students of Elisabeth Anker, Professor of American Studies and Political Science, relate political readings to films.
GW Junior Vidya Muthupillai's Icelandic Journey of Climate Hope
The Storyfest winner, Vidya Muthupillai, and GW alumna Michelle Rubin’s expedition to Iceland focused on the country’s work to tackle the climate crisis.