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- Established: 1821
- Location: Washington, DC
- President: Steven Knapp
- Faculty: Approximately 2100
- Nickname: Colonials
- Motto: "Deus Nobis Fiducia"—Latin for "In God Our Trust"
- Acceptance Rate: 36%
- Weather: Washington, DC
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George Washington University is a private institution of higher learning, granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. The George Washington Colonials are members of the Atlantic 10 conference.
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History:
George Washington university was first established in 1821. The institution was first known as the Columbian college in the district of Columbia. In 1904, the name was changed to George Washington University.Gwu.edu: Brief History of GWThe institution is made up nine schools and colleges: professional studies, arts and science, international affairs, education and human development, law, business, engineering and applied sciences, medicine and health, and public health and health services.Gwu.edu:Academics
Mission Statement Excerpt
"The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas." Gwu.edu: Mission Statement-
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George Washington University Questions
Since we have a reconstruction of Martha Washington, how about one for George Washington? 3 AnswersIn 200 years will you want to be remembered as a chubby geriatric or in your prime of life? George Washington has been reinvented several times already. Perhaps... read more
How was the George Washington Memorial designed? 1 Answerhttp://www.gwmemorial.org/img/front.jpg http://www.american-architecture.info/USA/USA-Washington/Washington_Monument_Dusk_Jan_2006.jpg --quote-- The Washingto... read more
What are the best universities for studying astronomy? 2 AnswersAnswer given by Tim Kallman for the "Ask an Astrophysicist Team" quoted from "imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov" ---Quote--- But it would be easier to answer it if you tol... read more -
George Washington University Leadership
- President: Steven Knapp
- 2007-present: President
- 1996-2007: Provost, Johns Hopkins University
- 2007-present: President
Studying at George Washington University
- Undergraduate Programs at George Washington University
- Graduate Programs at George Washington University
- George Washington University Notable Programs of Study:
Prospective Students for George Washington University
- These are from the official George Washington University website:
- President: Steven Knapp



