The 100th season of GW’s men’s basketball begins this Friday night, Nov. 8, at 7pm when the Colonials open the 2013-14 campaign against the Radford Highlanders at the Charles E. Smith Center. Friday’s game will be preceded by the Third annual Home Opener Tailgate sponsored by RCN starting at 4 pm on 22nd Street between […]
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12 GW Varsity Programs Recognized by NCAA
GW Athletics is in the news once again! Our friends at GWsports.com recently reported on GW Atheltics’ graduation rating exceeding the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Average: The NCAA publicly announced the Graduation Success Rate of all Division I institutions today, with GW’s baseball, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, golf, men’s and women’s […]
GW Returns to Famed Head of the Charles Regatta This Weekend
The 49th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, a legendary rowing event, takes place this weekend (Oct. 19 -20) on the Charles River in Boston, MA—and GW rowing will be there! Founded in 1965, the Head of the Charles Regatta has evolved into the largest two-day rowing event in the world. This year’s event […]
Men’s Hoops to Play New Tourney in CA Next Month
GW is one of eight participants in the all new Wooden Legacy college basketball tournament. Next month, the men’s team will hit the courts in Orange County, CA for the preliminary rounds. The tournament will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at Cal State Fullerton and Dec. 1 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, and […]
Basketball Alum Wins US Triathlon Title at 75
Our friends at 22&G, the offical blog of GW Athletics, recently profiled Don Ardell, CCAS BA ’63, who won the USA Triathlon Spring National Championship for the 75-79 age group in August. Learn about this alumni athlete’s journey from GW men’s basketball player to triathlon champion and wellness expert: Don Ardell, GW Class of […]
Alum Climbs Mt. McKinley for Charity
Some people spend their summer vacation at the beach or traveling through Europe. David Rapp, SMHS MD ’01, spent his climbing Alaska’s Mt. McKinley—and fundraising to help others in the process. Rapp spent three grueling weeks climbing North America’s tallest mountain—a feat for which he trained extensively. He did so not only to achieve a […]
Time Lapse Video of GW’s New Court
A few months ago, sports blogs and twitter handles were calling GW’s proposed court “the best new court in College Basketball.” Now it has arrived. Watch the time lapse video below to see the transformation:
This Summer, Take GW Out to the Ball Game!
As summer approaches, major league baseball stadiums throughout the US fill up with fans who are excited to enjoy a night outside with America’s favorite pastime. Among those fans are thousands of GW alumni, in cities all across the country, who gather to watch games together and mingle. For several years, GW has hosted alumni […]
GW Athletics & Recreation Strategic Plan Unveiled
Today, GW released a five-year strategic plan for the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which announces a strengthened and expanded commitment to the university’s athletics, health and wellness initiatives. Specifically outlining the use of increased resources in the areas of team operating budgets, scholarships, facilities and staffing, the plan directly addresses areas of concern that […]
Alumni at DC Capitals Game
On Jan. 24, 120 GW Alumni watched the Washington Capitals take on — and beat — Stanley Cup Champions, the Boston Bruins.