News Archive

With as many students and faculty active in education, practice, policy and research as we have at GW Nursing, it can be difficult to capture all of their stories. These are just some examples of the work going on here — work done by dedicated students and top-tier faculty alike — that help this school continue to grow and flourish.

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GW Nursing hosts Envision Experiential Learning High School Program for 5th Year

August 7, 2023

Since 2018, GW Nursing has welcomed hundreds of high school scholars each summer from across the world to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus

July is Disability Pride Month

In Honor of Disability Pride Month

July 17, 2023

July marks Disability Pride Month—an important recognition that, while much has been accomplished, much still needs to be done to remove barriers

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Dustin McKague Becomes Second Ph.D. Graduate of GW Nursing Program

July 6, 2023

Dustin K. McKague Ph.D., FNP-BC, CWON-AP, became GW’s second School of Nursing Ph.D. graduate after successfully defending his dissertation on June 15, 2023

Jeffrey Kai, Skye Bennett and Shawn Bayrd posing in front of an 'I love Inova' sign

SNA & Inova Partner for Successful 'Lunch & Learn'

June 28, 2023

The GW Student Nurses Association hosted its first ‘Lunch and Learn’ info session in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement and Inova.

Angie McNelis

Angela McNelis to Depart GW Nursing

June 28, 2023

Angela McNelis joined the school of nursing in 2016 as professor of nursing and associate dean for scholarship, innovation, and clinical science.

Cathi Cox with family on a hike

Research Faculty Spotlight: Cathi Cox

June 21, 2023

Getting to know more about research faculty member Cathi Cox.

School of Nursing Faculty & Staff Excellence Awards 2023

GW Nursing Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Staff at Annual Luncheon

June 8, 2023

On May 17, the GW School of Nursing held its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon at GW’s City View Room in Washington, D.C.

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Majeda El-Banna Begins Role as Interim Vice Dean

June 8, 2023

Majeda El-Banna, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, is transitioning into the role of interim vice dean of the GW School of Nursing

Tony Yang

Endowed Professor Awarded School's First R01 Grant from NIH

May 31, 2023

Multiple principal investigators Tony Yang and Carla Berg (SPH) have been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute.

Tony Yang outside in Foggy Bottom Campus

Tony Yang co-authors op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront

May 22, 2023

Professor Tony Yang recently co-authored an op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront titled, "Why International Recruitment Won’t Solve The US Nursing Staffing Crisis."

Kelly-Weeder

Accomplished Nursing Leader, Educator, Researcher Named GW Nursing Dean

May 17, 2023

The George Washington University has announced the appointment of Susan Kelly-Weeder as the next dean of the School of Nursing. She begins her new role on July 17, 2023.

Dale Lupu giving a lecture

GW Nursing Professor Is Awarded a $12 Million Contract to Expand Choice for Kidney Patients

May 17, 2023

Dale Lupu is leading a study designed to help patients with kidney failure understand the options available to them.