GWU

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GWU
Stands forGeorge Washington University
CategoriesEducation & Academia

GWU stands for George Washington University, a university abbreviation.

Located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC, and founded in 1821 by an act of Congress as the Columbian College, GW is known for political science, international affairs, public policy and law.

Example: Interns from GWU fill many congressional offices on Capitol Hill.

Usage notes

The university brands itself "GW". In 2023 its athletics nickname changed from the Colonials to the Revolutionaries. Its Elliott School of International Affairs and Milken Institute School of Public Health are prominent.

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