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More than half a dozen speakers congratulated the Class of 2022 and recognized Monumental Alumni through honorary degrees and awards.

Interim University President Mark Wrighton appointed Charles Barber as permanent vice president and general counsel.

Officials provided updates on the searches for top administrative positions that they expect to fill by the fall during a Faculty Senate meeting Friday.

Board Chair Grace Speights said trustees would announce their decision on the Colonials moniker renaming by the end of the academic year.

Officials should communicate that they unequivocally stand with students who want, need or have already had an abortion

And Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next press secretary.

Former museum trustee Judy Freedman and her husband Allen Freedman gifted the museum 100 equestrian textiles and a new endowment.

Trustee Roslyn Brock will head the 17-member search committee, while Faculty Senate executive committee chair James Tielsch will serve as the vice chair.

The ANC urged the D.C. Council to reform their rapid rehousing program by ending time limits and allowing voucher recipients to find affordable housing.

More than 20 students protested against GW Young America’s Foundation’s recent transphobic tweets at the SA Senate meeting Monday.