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GW and José Andrés Name Stacy Dean as Inaugural Carbonell Family Executive Director of the Global Food Institute (GW Today)

June 18, 2024

Dean, a food and nutrition security expert, served as the Deputy Under Secretary for the USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services.

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The Frontline of Climate Communication

June 10, 2024

GW Climate and Health Institute meets with WUSA9 Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath

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Turning Up the Heat: Heat Recovery and Selective Laser Melting

June 3, 2024

GW Researcher Explores Additive Manufacturing to Create Low-Cost Semiconductors: Can they fly a plane?

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Green Move-Out Continues to Benefit GW Students and Community (GW Today)

May 29, 2024

Green Move-Out cuts down on waste during student move-out while benefiting community organizations.

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How We Frame It

Crafting Your Story With Intention

May 10, 2024

How do you craft an engaging story? With whom do you craft it? What can we do to ensure our storytelling is timely and impactful?

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Global Climate Talks and Tensions

May 6, 2024

Students and GW Alliance Director of Sustainability Research examine climate negotiations

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Exploring the Interplay of Policy and Energy

April 30, 2024

In this conversation, Professor John (J.P.) Helveston challenges conventional wisdom and offers insights into our path towards sustainability.

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Empowering Sustainability Narratives on Earth Day: Five Pillars for Optimism and Collaboration

April 22, 2024

Inclusive storytelling, climate action, historical successes, positive trends in carbon emissions, community and collaboration

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An Overview of GW's Alliance for a Sustainable Future Celebration

April 17, 2024

The George Washington University’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future hosted a celebration for their launch which took place during November of 2023

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A Beautiful Launch: East Coast premiere of Sacred Place celebrates GW Alliance

April 15, 2024

GW University Singers to perform "Sacred Place" at GW Alliance Celebration on Wednesday, April 17th in Lisner Auditorium

Daniel Anthes holding a bunch of carrots and a wooden spoon in front of a stone wall. The title reads "Well-Heeled: Fighting food waste one beer at a time""

Well-Heeled: Fighting food waste one beer at a time

April 15, 2024

GW's Center for International Business Education and Research (GW-CIBER) welcomed German-based entrepreneur Daniel Anthes to campus.

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Building a Sustainable Future

GW Alliance Expands Team with New Hire

April 15, 2024

The George Washington University (GW) Alliance for a Sustainable Future announces Angela Melidosian as its first Assistant Professor of Sustainability.

Welcome to "The Alliance Spotlight," the official blog of the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Our blog is dedicated to promoting sustainability initiatives, fostering dialogue, and inspiring action within our university community and beyond.

Purpose:

"The Alliance Spotlight" is our dynamic platform to showcase the diversity of efforts and achievements in the GW Alliance community. Through articles, interviews, and multimedia, we raise awareness about pressing sustainability challenges and highlight innovative solutions. The Alliance Spotlight seeks to empower the GW academic community and partners and provides valuable resources, research, and opportunities.

Mission:

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of sustainability within GW and contribute to global efforts towards a more resilient and equitable future. "The Alliance Spotlight" strives to facilitate meaningful discussions, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and amplify the voices of faculty, students, staff, and community partners who are passionate about this work. By sharing knowledge, we aspire to make tangible progress towards a more sustainable world.

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