GW,CNN end programming partnership

CNN will conclude its five-year programming venture with the university beginning this February, according to a press release from Michael Freedman, GW Vice President for Communications.

The decision was based on the cable network’s changing show lineup, according to Freedman and CNN representative Edie Emery.

Both sides expressed praise for the partnership and noted that the world’s of GW and CNN could continue to cross paths in the future.

“CNN has provided GW students with one of the most unique media opportunities ever offered on an American college campus,” said Freedman. “…It has been an honor and a pleasure to engage in this unprecedented partnership and we look forward to welcoming CNN back to GW on an occasional basis in the future.

He also said that the University is currently discussing “programming opportunities” in the Jack Morton Auditorium - where CNN shows like Crossfire and Reliable Sources were filmed - with other networks.

CNN thanked the University for its partnership and said the network hopes to continue working with GW students on editorial projects, though its time in Jack Morton has come to an end.