On June 15th, 2022, GWU announced it would be discontinuing the use of the "Colonials" moniker: https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-discontinue-use-colonials-moniker

"The George Washington University Board of Trustees has decided to discontinue the use of the Colonials moniker based on the recommendation of the Special Committee on the Colonials Moniker. Both the board and special committee ultimately determined that given the division among the community about the moniker, it can no longer serve its purpose as a name that unifies."

On February 15th, 10 finalists were announced: https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-announces-10-moniker-options-community-feedback

Which moniker will be chosen? A new moniker is expected to be announced by the start of the 2023-2024 academic year.