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Washington, DC-area universities release recommendations to reduce gun violence in the United States

March 1, 2023

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area provides approaches to address the ongoing national crisis  WASHINGTON, D.C., For release on or after February 28, 2023 – The Consortium … Continued

Kennedy Center joins the Consortium

February 7, 2023

(WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has joined as an affiliate member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, an organization founded to foster … Continued

New study identifies innovative roles higher education institutions can play to address affordable housing needs

February 1, 2023

Providing land or capital for affordable housing projects among solutions highlighted by white paper WASHINGTON — The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area today released a special report that … Continued

A Statement from the President on the 120 Initiative to Address Gun Violence

December 22, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, I am reflecting upon the ongoing tragedy of deaths by guns in our nation and what we can do to address this crisis. On … Continued

Washington, DC-area universities unite to address gun violence through research-based recommendations for action

July 13, 2022

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area launches bold initiative. The presidents of Washington, D.C. area universities and colleges* today announced they will gather experts from their institutions … Continued

Virginia Tech joins Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

July 8, 2022

Virginia Tech has become an affiliate member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, an organization founded to foster collaboration for higher education across the Greater Washington … Continued

Statement on the Tragedy in Texas

May 28, 2022

There are no words to convey the sorrow and horror we feel in the wake of another senseless school massacre. I am heartened by the compassionate responses of our Consortium … Continued

Statement on Commencement and Recent Events

May 17, 2022

While we are celebrating tens of thousands of graduating Consortium students across our region, we were devastated by the senseless loss of life and injuries from the racist attacks in … Continued

Consortium Celebrates Heroes for Higher Education: Argelia Rodriguez, Rajiv Shah & Former Mayor Anthony Williams Recognized

May 17, 2022

(Washington, DC) The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area hosted its first Consortium Celebration honoring heroes for higher education on April 28, 2022. The Consortium honored three individuals … Continued

Statements from the Consortium and DC-Area Higher Education Institutions on the Ukraine Conflict

February 25, 2022

Our hearts and prayers are with all of those impacted by Russia’s unwarranted and unprovoked attacks, especially our students, faculty, and staff across the National Capital Region from both Ukraine … Continued

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