George Washington University, or GWU or GW, is the...

George Washington University, or GWU or GW, is the world's leading private comprehensive university. The school is located in Washington, DC, next to the US State Department, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. It is only a few blocks from the White House. George Washington University was founded in 1821 by the Congressional Act to commemorate the founding father George Washington. After nearly 200 years of baptism, George Washington University has developed into a world-renowned comprehensive research university. The school has three campuses, located in the Valley of the Valley, Mount Vernon, and Mount Verno