<p>Here are some breaking news items concerning GW:
“A large developer signed a 60-year lease with GW last week to build on the space formerly occupied by the GW Hospital, in a deal that will provide an annual $9.1 million to the University’s endowment. The developer is planning to install a mix of commercial and residential units on the spot as well as a grocery store on the bottom floor. The grocery store is planned to be better stocked and have a larger selection than either Trader Joe’s or Safeway, said Michael Akin, director of community relations.”</p>
<p>“One of GW’s biggest benefactors will give the largest single donation in University history to renovate the campus’s main athletic building.
The Charles E. Smith Family, Robert H. Smith Family and Robert and Arlene Kogod donated $10 million to completely renovate Smith Center, the 32-year-old building which is the nucleus for the University’s 22-team athletic program.”</p>