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SURE Stories: Austrian Foodways Revealed Through Recipes

The following blog post was written by fellow UHPer and Fall 2024 SURE Award recipient, Deborah Mativo (Accounting, ’25). Read on about Deborah’s research and how she plans to utilize the SURE Award funding to further expand upon her experience! Hallo und grüß Gott! My research project was inspired by…

UHP Capstone Experiences

September 30, 2024 Uncategorized

Prof. Kung’s “Games” capstone strikes again! Our teams successfully completed “Outbreak” (so fast!) and “The Agency” (thanks, at least, to a bit of bonus time…). Hints were most definitely used 🙂 Professor Moreira’s Capstone visited the Smithsonian National Zoo! We love seeing UHP students enjoying all of the exciting things…

Peer Advisor, Katie Phillips, Shares Her Tips For Getting Started at GW!

August 26, 2024 Uncategorized

I began my first year scared and unsure of what to expect, but during my time here I have found friends, roles in student organizations, my passions, and had so many “Only at GW” moments. Entering your first year can be one of the most exhilarating yet confusing times of…

UHP Alumni Panel – Friday April 28th at 1pm

April 12, 2023 Uncategorized

Energy: Wind Power & Nuclear Reactor Tour!

December 7, 2022 Community Life Courses Featured Uncategorized

Students in Prof. Kung’s “Energy” class were challenged to design and construct turbine blades that would produce the most power. The designs were put into a head-to-head competition and the winning designs are pictured below! Elek, Aaliyah and Max’s winning design lifted 50 metal washers! Shamari, Shivani, Zaid…

Welcome Tabitha Dean, New Program Manager!

October 10, 2022 Community Life Featured General News Uncategorized

Hi UHPers! My name is Tabitha Dean (she/her) and I am so excited to be joining you all as the new Program Manager. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about the program thus far, and am very much looking forward to meeting all of you! I am from…

Food for Thought with Professor Selene Campion!

October 4, 2022 Events Featured Uncategorized

Join us next Friday, October 14th, from 12-1PM in the townhouse Club Room with Professor Campion to discuss: The Politics of Place: Where You Live, Who You Vote for, and What You Get. RSVP Here! Description: “How does where we live shape our political preferences and representative outcomes? This talk will explore how…

Kalos Academy Opportunity!

September 20, 2022 Extracurricular Opportunity Featured Openings and Opportunities Uncategorized

Hey UHPers! Read below for the opportunity to become a mentor with Kalos Academy with past UHPer, Bri Mirabile! “Hi everyone! My name is Bri Mirabile and I have an opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering to mentor first generation, low-income college students. I’m a past UHPer and current President…

New Open Section for HONR 2047!

August 23, 2022 Courses Featured Uncategorized

The UHP is excited to offer another section of Transitional Justice with Professor Maria Restrepo. Our new section is being offered on Tuesdays from 5:10 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is cross-listed with IAFF 6186:15. Registration is open and seats are available.

Summer Course: Ethnographic Method for Researchers, Journalists, and Documentary Filmmakers

April 19, 2022 Courses Extracurricular Opportunity Featured Uncategorized

New Summer Course with Dr. Kerric Harvey! Titled: Ethnographic Method for Researchers, Journalists, and Documentary Filmmakers Designed for as a multi-audience crash course for budding social science researchers, documentary filmmakers, and investigative journalists, this six-week summer class provides a hands-on approach to ethnographic best practices as an invaluable way of understanding…