Celebrating Women’s History at Georgetown
We celebrate the many contributions of our women students, faculty and staff to our university community and society at large, and recognize the broad range of teaching, scholarship and advocacy at Georgetown that advances women’s history and equality.
Women’s History Month
The U.S. Congress first designated March to be Women’s History Month in 1987. Georgetown joins the nation in recognizing the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields — and joins the world in recognizing women’s global impact on International Women’s Day on March 8.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Women’s and Gender Studies
Women’s Inclusion, Justice and Security
Drawing on recognized data sources to measure women’s inclusion, justice and security in 170 countries, the Women, Peace and Security Index shows that the global advance of women’s status has slowed and disparities have widened across countries.
Supporting Our Students
The Women’s Center offers educational programs, volunteer opportunities, services and resources to highlight the experiences of women on Georgetown’s campus and educate the community about gender dynamics impacting campus culture. Serving students of all gender identities, the center seeks to create a more equitable campus with a more expansive notion of gender and gender roles.
Faculty and Staff Profiles
The Women’s Center is interviewing faculty and staff on Georgetown’s campus to talk about their work and what Women’s History Month means to them.
Support for Faculty and Staff
Forging a Path for Future Generations
Helene Gettler Mallett (SFS‘59) is a member of one of the first classes of women admitted to the Walsh School of Foreign Services (SFS). She helped establish the Foreign Service Women’s Association at Georgetown and went on to a career in teaching children of all ages and adults learning English as a second language.




