Embracing Community

Campus Service and Events Commemorate MLK’s Lasting Legacy

The university commemorates the 50th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death with a semester of events and an April 4 service featuring Georgetown's Distinguished Artist-in Residence, Jason Moran.

After Hurricane Maria: Former Puerto Rico Governor, Alumnus Speaks at Georgetown

Luis Fortuño (SFS’82), former governor of Puerto Rico, lectures on the future of the commonwealth’s economy after Hurricane Maria in a talk sponsored by the School of Foreign Service's Center for Latin American Studies.

First-Generation Students Thrive in Program Celebrating 50 Years

Georgetown marks the 50th anniversary of the Community Scholars Program by celebrating its longtime commitment to affordability and access to higher education among first-generation and low-income college students.

University Joins Conversations on Social Movements, Gun Violence

Georgetown convenes conversations with its scholars, student leaders and members of the faith community on social movements and gun violence the day before the March for Our Lives event.

Alumnus With History Passion Returns as Chief Operating Officer

Geoffrey Chatas (C’85), Georgetown’s new senior vice president and chief operating officer, says it was a class with history professor Kathryn Olesko that set him on his academic and career path.

Inaugural Award Goes to VP for Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action

Rosemary Kilkenny, Georgetown’s first vice president for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action, delivers the annual Biondi Copeland Lecture and receives the inaugural Lancaster Award for her support of women in higher education.

Tough Topics Part of 2018 Doyle Symposium on Teaching, Reconciliation

Georgetown students, faculty and staff explore the best ways to engage in the work of reconciliation across campus and throughout the world during the 2018 Doyle Symposium on Teaching and Learning for Reconciliation.

Junior Government Major Awarded Fellowship for Outstanding Civic Engagement

Junior government major Shakera Vaughn receives a 2018 Newman Civic Fellowship, which provides a full academic year of learning opportunities, networking events and mentoring to help her achieve her community-based goals.

Lawyer Depicted in The Post Movie is Georgetown Alumnus, Boxing Teacher

Tony Essaye (C'55), one of the lawyers depicted in the Oscar-nominated movie The Post, also teaches boxing at Georgetown.

African American Faculty Member, Alumna and Student Awarded for Excellence

Professor Gwen Mikell, Taurjhai Purdie (C’20) and Terri Carmichael Jackson (C'89, L'92) are honored for their achievements at the 2018 Patrick Healy Dinner.