Hair-Raising History: How Coifs and Cuts Styled an Era
The post-Civil War hair boom entangled everyone from socialites to enslaved people. In her new book, art historian Elizabeth L. Block, B.A. ’94, explains how hair helped fashion a nation.
News Stories
Through the Lens of History: GW Alumnus Eric Lee on Photographing Trump's Assassination Attempt
The New York Times photo fellow reflects on his experience documenting Trump's rally shooting while revealing the challenges and rewards of frontline photojournalism.
Fine Arts Professor Honored with Fulbright Fellowship
Allyson Vieira, assistant professor of foundations, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach and conduct research in Greece for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ten scholars from an array of disciplines were recruited by the university to join Columbian College’s roster of permanent full-time faculty members this year. They include noted historians, authors...
Whether winning Fulbright awards or inventing new chairs, our faculty, staff and alumni were widely celebrated for their creativity and expertise this spring.
Stonehenge covered in orange paint by climate activists
Prof. Mary Coughlin speaks to ABC’s “Good Morning America’’ about vandalism to Stonehenge.
Whether documenting protests for TIME, reporting from the red carpet at the Kennedy Center, or winning prestigious awards, this spring our students have jumped into new and exciting opportunities in...
If you've listened to TTPD a few (or a hundred) times since it came out, you might have asked yourself "Who was Clara Bow?"
A Marvelous Party Highlights NEXT Festival
Work by more than 80 students across artistic disciplines was on show at the annual Extravaganza.
Salon Doré: The Past, The Present and The Future with Dare Hartwell
All those who circulate the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, located within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design’s Flagg Building, are struck by the Salon Doré.