The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
Higher EducationUnited States51-200 Employees
The George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is the university’s oldest and largest academic unit, serving as a hub where the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences intersect to generate ideas and opportunities. It highlights strengths in political science, mathematics, history, and languages, and offers graduate and professional programs that span art therapy, museum studies, forensic sciences, and media and public affairs. The college maintains deep ties to Washington, D.C., through internships and professional relationships, and extends its reach through research and teaching that engage with global perspectives. Its approach emphasizes applying theory in practice and testing ideas against real-world contexts. Based in Washington, DC, the college sits within a broader university; it participates in partnerships and events that connect scholarly work with policy and community engagement. A concrete development in early 2026 is a collaboration with USCHMC to launch a new learning pathway for community-centered cultural tourism, reflecting ongoing alignment with professional education and regional needs. The college functions as a mid-sized academic unit within the university.