News from December 2018


State institution: These 4-year District of Columbia schools attract the most in-state students

University of the District of Columbia, Trinity Washington University and Strayer University-District of Columbia enrolled the most in-state students of all four-year District of Columbia schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2

Washington, D.C. has 18th highest home vacancy rate in nation

Washington, D.C. posted the 18th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Georgetown University has most student athletes in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University ranked No. 1 for student athletic participation in the district, according to a Washington D.C. Business Daily analysis of college sports participation.

Washington, D.C.’s population rose 1.0% from mid-2017 to mid-2018

Washington, D.C.’s population increased by 6,764, or 1.0 percent between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

INSTITUTE OF WORLD POLITICS: The Economics of Targeted Sanctions on Jan. 31

You are cordi​ally invited to a lecture on the topic of The Economics of Targeted Sanctions with Dr. Daniel P. Ahn

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY: Adams-Campbell, Internationally Renowned Cancer Epidemiologist, Named a 2018 Washingtonian of the Year

Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD, professor of oncology and associate director for minority health and health disparities research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, was named a 2018 Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian magazine.

CLEANCHOICE ENERGY: Holiday Gifts That Keep On Giving

When it comes to giving gifts, sometimes less is more. That is, less stuff and more experiences!

CLEANCHOICE ENERGY: Community Solar is on the Rise and CleanChoice Energy Offers It

A recent study found that 50 to 75 percent of U.S. consumers don’t have access to solar energy through rooftop installations on their homes

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: Daniel J. Myers Named American University Provost

American University President Sylvia M. Burwell announced today the selection of Daniel J. Myers as provost and chief academic officer effective January 15, 2019.

Analysis: Short-term health plans in Washington, D.C. 40% less than market plans

The monthly cost of short-term health insurance plans in Washington, D.C. is $228.15, 40 percent below the cost of individual market plans, according to a recent analysis by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).

American University wrestling earned nearly $1 million in 2016

American University wrestling brought in $32,023 per athlete in revenue in 2016, according to a Business Daily analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

These 2-year schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in District of Columbia

Bennett Career Institute, Career Technical Institute and Technical Learning Centers Inc have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates among two-year schools in District of Columbia, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

These 2-year schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in District of Columbia

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, Technical Learning Centers Inc and Career Technical Institute have the best 'on time' graduation rates among two-year schools in District of Columbia, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

Georgetown University tops the list of highest grossing women's college golf programs nationwide in 2016

HOWARD UNIVERSITY: Howard University School Of Business Ranked Among Best In The World By Bloomberg Businessweek

Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Howard University School of Business No. 38 on its 2018 Global Business School Ranking.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY: University's Millenium Fellows Help World Meet U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

A total of 16 Georgetown students have been named Millennium Fellows by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network.

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: GW Extremism Tracker: New November Data for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group

The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 remained at 168, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.

DANAHER CORPORATION: Danaher Initiates 2019 Outlook

Ahead of its annual investor and analyst meeting to be held in New York City, Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") initiated its 2019 outlook.

CLEANCHOICE ENERGY: Winter Forecast: Mostly Mild But Unpredictable

Winter isn’t officially here yet, but the country has had some notable wintery weather already.

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

George Washington University and Georgetown University top the list of highest grossing men's college golf programs nationwide in 2016