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GU-Q Alumnus Wins Award From Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II recently honored Haroon Yasin (SFS’15), an alumnus of Georgetown University in Qatar, for his work to educate underprivileged children.

First Novel in Trilogy by Recent Grad Draws on Georgetown Studies

Rebecca Kuang (SFS’18), a 2018 Marshall Scholar, has published the first novel of her three-book deal with HarperCollins Publishing.

Georgetown Celebrates Commitment to First-Generation, Underrepresented Students

Georgetown celebrates its longstanding commitment to providing support for first-generation and other underrepresented students as one of its flagship programs marks its 50th anniversary.

Black Student Alliance Celebrates 50-Year Legacy of Community and Support

Georgetown’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) celebrates its 50 years of addressing and amplifying the African American experience on campus.

From Brown to Georgetown: Meet the New Dean of the Library

Harriette Hemmasi, who has held library leadership positions at three universities, including Brown University, will become Georgetown’s new Dean of the Library on Aug. 1.

Faculty, Staff Recognized For Contributions As Academic Year Ends

Georgetown recognizes the outstanding service and performance of faculty and staff during the academic year.

Champion Diversity and Be Brave, Alumna Tells Graduating Seniors

Pamela Nwaoko (C’10) seeks to inspire graduating seniors to believe in and work to advance diversity during her address at Senior Convocation.

Georgetown Graduates Thousands Of Students During Commencement 2018

Georgetown celebrates the achievements of its more than 6,000 graduates and the faculty, family and friends who support and inspire them during 2018 Commencement Weekend, May 17-20.

Prison Reform Course Helps Four Convicted of Murder Prove Innocence

A group of undergraduates in a unique “Prison Reform Project” course have conducted investigations into four murder cases that may one day lead to the release of individuals thought to be wrongfully convicted.

First University-Wide Women's Forum Attracts Alumni, Students and Faculty

More than 500 alumni, students and faculty gather for the first university-wide Women’s Forum, where participants share their experience and expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, law, social justice and the sciences.