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GW Institute for Computer Graphics Renamed GW Institute for Innovation in Health Computing

GW's Institute for Computer Graphics has been renamed the Institute for Innovation in Health Computing to better reflect its mission and vision.

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Festival of Animation Showcases Innovation and Creativity in Digital Media

In Spring 2025, the Festival of Animation celebrated 32 years of student work in animation, games, and interactive media. Explore highlights from the event!

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GW Engineering Hosts Cyber Scholars to Strengthen U.S. Digital Defense

GW Engineering hosted the DoD Cyber Service Academy boot camp, welcoming future cyber defenders and showcasing its role in advancing national cybersecurity education.

(Left to right) Elyse Nicolas, Joshua Paiz, and Dmitri Stanchevici

Innovating Interdisciplinary Solutions for Teaching Writing in the Age of AI

To address concerns around AI's role in the classroom and empower students, Joshua Paiz and Dmitri Stanchevici created FocusWrite, a secure, browser-based academic writing environment.

Ilakkiya Vijayakumar (middle) pictured on stage alongside the competition's first place winner, Ava Peterson.

Growing Impact of GW WiCyS Chapter Shines Through Student Achievement

At the 2025 Women in Cybersecurity Conference, CS graduate student Ilakkiya Vijayakumar represented GW's growing WiCyS chapter and finished second in its Capture the Flag competition.