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Remembering Sam Gilliam

June 30, 2022

Renowned artist and DC native Sam Gilliam passed away on June 25, 2022 at the age of 88.

GW Alumni Filled Many Roles on Pulitzer-Winning Washington Post Team

June 29, 2022

The alumni shared their thoughts about their work covering the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and winning one of journalism’s most prestigious awards.

Press Coverage: Framing Fatherhood

June 21, 2022

Curated by SMPA’s Imani M. Cheers and opening to public view June 19, “Framing Fatherhood” at the Corcoran centers holistic representations of Black masculinity.

In Photos: Black Photographers on Black Fatherhood

June 16, 2022

Curated by SMPA’s Imani M. Cheers and opening to public view June 19, “Framing Fatherhood” at the Corcoran centers holistic representations of Black masculinity.

Corcoran Students Continue to Inspire With Their Creativity and Passion

June 01, 2022

GW Today features juniors Amanda Bohn and Alexandra Tan of the Corcoran’s Design Lab, who handled every element of the exhibition’s branding.

GW alumna and actress Kerry Washington (BA ‘98, HON ‘13) was named one of Time’s Women of the Year! Kerry, best known for her work in the political drama Scandal, serves as a political activist and works with candidates on their campaigns.

Corcoran Faculty Share Their Work With the Community

June 01, 2022

Corcoran’s Director, Dr. Lauren Onkey, was featured in GW Today for speaking at a symposium for GW’s Women’s Leadership Program. She discussed her experience as an English professor before working for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, NPR, and establishing her current position at the Corcoran.

Building Community Engagement through the Arts

May 18, 2022

Sophomore Jaida Rogers has been selected as a CCMA civic fellow.

Originally published on GWToday, April 18, 2022 . By Greg Varner.

The Fearless Artist

May 15, 2022

GW grad student Kiki Somerville, part of the inaugural Social Practice M.F.A. cohort, continues her quest to make the art market more accessible.

Nine Members of the GW Community Awarded Pulitzer Prizes

May 12, 2022

The deputy director of the Program on Extremism, a Corcoran faculty member and seven alumni from CCAS, Corcoran and SMPA were recognized for their excellence in journalism.

Corcoran Alumnus at the intersection of design, technology and business establishes the Patrick Q. Sheridan ‘99 Endowed Scholarship

May 04, 2022

Pat Sheridan’s world of work is changing fast -- its evolution accelerated by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Modus Create, the company he started, and its team of global consultants positioned him to take advantage of those changes and aid companies transitioning to digital technology.

Student Art Shines at NEXT 2022

May 02, 2022

The Corcoran’s thesis and capstone show made a triumphant in-person return after two years online.

First In-Person Show in Two Years: GW Corcoran School of the Arts and Design Reopens to the Public with the NEXT Generation of Artists

April 26, 2022

Emerging artists at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design will present work at the first, in-person major student show in two years.

How Many Words Are 10 Pictures Worth?

April 21, 2022

GW photojournalism professor Matt Eich helps students learn how to build a photographic narrative.

Originally published on GWToday. April 21, 2022. By Greg Varner

Women Leaders at GW Discuss Career Paths with Students

April 19, 2022

A Women’s Leadership Program symposium heard from the heads of GW Law, the Elliott School and the Corcoran School.