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DEVELOPING AN Effective WRITING PRACTICE
for students from all backgrounds and disciplines.

 


Who We Are

 
 

GW’s University Writing Program (UWP) aims to strengthen every GW student's ability to write clearly and effectively, preparing them for excellence in their academic and professional careers. First Year Writing courses and Writing in the Disciplines courses approach writing through a variety of topics to engage students across their academic careers at GW.

Certified as a program of excellence by the Conference on College Composition and Communication, UWP emphasizes the importance of writing in all academic, public and professional enterprises that require critical thinking and communication. The program also houses the GW Writing Center, offering year-round writing support to all GW undergraduates, graduate students and faculty.

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What We Offer

 


"My UW 1020 professor threw students right into the thick of things with great readings and daily philosophical conversations that struck at the heart of what it would mean if we met the fullest potential of our individual writing abilities."

Oghene Oyiborhoro
BA ‘09, History
Professor and Author

Oghene Oyiborhoro

University Writing by the Numbers


Writing Program News

Dr. Nabila Hijazi and Dr. Mark Mullen face the camera, holding a trophy between them.

Fall 2023 UWP Holiday Bake Off Winners

Announcing the UWP Holiday Bake Off Winners of Fall 2023: Dr. Nabila Hijazi and Dr. Mark Mullen!

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Five Books to Kick off Women’s History Month

UWP Faculty Caroline J. Smith featured in: A few of the many reads by GW alumnae and faculty that explore contemporary and historical women’s lives.

Professor Jameta Barlow

‘Writing Blackgirls’ and Women’s Health Science’

Edited by CCAS professor Jameta Barlow, the collection of works focuses on the well-being of Black girls and women.

2023 UWP Publication Highlights

The UWP had a banner year in terms of book publishing and other publications in writing studies and related disciplines.

 

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