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Alum Devotes Her Policy Acumen to Hawaiian Entrepreneurs

Brittany Heyd (G‘13, L’13), an alumna of the McCourt School of Public Policy and Georgetown Law, creates a startup that fosters economic development in Hawaii by promoting local products and…

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Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship Goes to Surfing Alumna

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Alumni Comedians Gaffigan, Birbiglia and Mulaney Raise $1 Million for First-Gen Students

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Behind the Lens With Foreign Affairs Photojournalist Amanda Rivkin

Amanda Rivkin (G'11) reflects on her time in the School of Foreign Service and the connections between journalism and international relations.

March 9, 2026
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Alumni

Hoya Baseball Standout Returns to DC as the Nationals Pitching Coach

Simon Mathews (C’17) thought his professional baseball career was over when he realized he wouldn't play in the Major League. Fast forward a few years, and he's returned to Washington,…

February 26, 2026
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Alumni

The Alumni Reshaping the Coffee Industry, From Farm to Cup

From Central America to Chicago, these Hoyas are working to make the coffee industry more just, sustainable and connected to the communities where the beans originate.

January 2, 2026
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Alumni

How This Alumna Built the Nonprofit Good Sports to Make Youth Sports More Accessible

Christy Keswick (B’97), co-founder and president of Good Sports, reflects on her journey from Georgetown to leading a national nonprofit expanding access to youth sports.

December 22, 2025
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Alumni, Student Experience

After Experiencing Homelessness, This Alum Now Shepherds a DC Homeless Shelter

Dennis Dee (C’86, L’89) went from a successful career on Wall Street to sleeping on park benches. He found a safe haven at a DC shelter, which he now leads.

November 25, 2025
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Alumni

Food Critic Tom Sietsema on Falling in Love with Journalism at Georgetown

Tom Sietsema (SFS’83), former food critic for The Washington Post, originally wanted to be a diplomat. Thousands of restaurant reviews later, he still puts his diplomacy skills to good use.

October 29, 2025
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Alumni, Discovery & Impact

How Did Dengue Go Global? This Mosquito Species Might be to Blame.

New research from Jacob Crawford (C’03) and biology professor Peter Armbruster explains how a mosquito from Africa became a global threat for vector-borne diseases.

October 22, 2025
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Alumni

Alumni Share How to Master the Unwritten Rules of the Corporate Workplace

In Cynthia Groves' new book, alumni, executives and other notable leaders share their hard-earned wisdom on how to successfully navigate corporate culture.

October 22, 2025
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SFS Alumna Charts Career From Cybersecurity to Covering the Phillies

Lauren Boas Hayes' (SFS’13) career has spanned Deloitte, Meta and the Biden administration. Now, she's also a contributing writer covering the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 10, 2025
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Alumni

Alumnus Receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Saving Lives at Sea

Navy Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey Krilla (SFS’91) was awarded the highest non-combat decoration by the U.S. Navy for his lifesaving heroism.

July 30, 2025
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