News and Stories
Sustainability Research Institute and REACH Center Announce 2025 Pilot Award Grantees for Climate Change and Health Research
April 1, 2025
The Sustainability Research Institute at the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future recently announced two awards for GW research as part of the REACH Center 2025 Pilot Award.
Keeping Textiles Out of Landfills, One Donation at a Time
March 31, 2025
Goodwill executives walked a GW audience through the lifecycle of their clothes and showcased pathways to a sustainable future.
Enhancing a Public Health Intervention with Eco-Friendly Messaging to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption
March 4, 2025
Enhancing a Public Health Intervention with Eco-Friendly Messaging to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption
Preventing Postharvest Loss Through Solar-Powered Cold Storage Innovation
March 4, 2025
Nature-inspired solutions for food loss prevention: exploring smallholder farmers' willingness to adopt solar-powered cold storage, published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 04 March 2025
GW Shines at 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting (GW Today)
February 23, 2025
Experts from the university present insights and innovative research at premier science gathering.
GW Students Explore Sustainable Coffee Farming Costa Rica
February 6, 2025
GW Students Take an Alternative Approach to Winter Break Exploring Sustainable Coffee Farming and Community-Based Conservation
A Global Collaboration for a Solar Solution
January 27, 2025
GW Association for Energy Engineers graduate advisor Tyler Wyka, and Michael Nabieu received a grant from the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association to fund their solar energy hut project in Sierra Leone. Their global partnership is dedicated to food preservation, renewable energy expansion, and climate resiliency.
One Health Day at GW: A Celebration of Interdisciplinary Collaboration
December 5, 2024
GW Students for One Health at their One Health Day event, brought together students to explore the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health
Addressing the Microplastic Problem: Dr.Rau's Research on Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Impact
November 26, 2024
Matthew Rau is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at George Washington University and studies microplastics and the effect of fluid flow on microplastic transport processes in aquatic systems
Keynote Address Highlights: “In a World Full of Problems, Nuclear Must Be Part of the Solution”
November 19, 2024
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored the importance of nuclear energy in addressing climate change
Fashion Reimagined: Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Ethical Fashion and Campus Initiatives
November 13, 2024
Planet Forward, along with various GW departments and student groups hosted a screening of the film Fashion Reimagined and a discussion on responsible fashion
GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs Unveils Spring 2025 Courses
November 7, 2024
As the new semester approaches, the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs, is excited to unveil its offerings for Spring 2025