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Georgetown Community Marks the Anniversary of 9/11

As we observe the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, we remember all those affected by the events and reflect on the impact of the tragedy on our community, nation and world.

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We Remember

We remember the members of the Georgetown community who perished in the national tragedy on September 11, 2001.

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From the Archives

Archived on DigitalGeorgetown, Project Rebirth is a collection of oral histories and a Peabody award-winning documentary with survivors or relatives of survivors of the September 11 terrorist attacks. 

Hear From Survivors

Four handmade signs conveying messages about 9/11
Blue and Gray captures handmade signs on the stone walls surrounding Georgetown’s Main Campus
"Say a Prayer" written in chalk on a brick building
Students chalked Red Square in response to the events.
A crowd of students in a newspaper clipping
The Hoya captures students gathering for five minutes of silence to honor the victims of the attacks.
Black and white image of five administrators speaking from a stage
Georgetown leaders convened a Day of Dialogue on September 12, 2001.
Smoke on the horizon next to Arlington and behind Key Bridge
View of the Pentagon from the fifth floor of Lauinger Library on September 11, 2001.
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The Georgetown Community During 9/11

Drawing on emails, official university statements, photographs and other documentation from the Georgetown University Archives, this online exhibition chronicles the immediate reaction on campus to the tragic events of September 11 — from the initial emergency response and the cancellation of classes to the series of vigils, prayer services and dialogues that followed.

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Q&A With U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Hanna Born (G’21), M.S. in Data Science and Analytics Program

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Q&A With U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Hanna Born (G’21), M.S. in Data Science and Analytics Program

  • How did your connection to the Pentagon day care center and the tragic events of September 11, 2001, motivate your path for military service?

    Being in the Pentagon day care center during the attacks on 9/11 showed me that even when the worst of humanity is on full display, the best of humanity can shine through as evidenced by the many silent heroes at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and aboard Flight 93. Their service and sacrifice inspired me to seek a life filled with purpose and become part of something greater than myself.

  • How has Georgetown contributed to your growth and development as a student, leader and person?

    As a student, Georgetown University has broadened my perspective and challenged me to view real world problems through a different lens, providing skill sets necessary to better contribute in today’s high tempo and highly technical military. As a leader, I’ve appreciated the opportunity to learn from faculty mentors and role models as they inspire and elevate students to achieve their maximum potential. As a person, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my experience and am grateful to all those who have made it so rewarding and enriching.

  • What advice do you have for future Georgetown students or colleagues affiliated with the military?

    I would encourage colleagues to become involved in more than just academic pursuits – specifically, take the time to develop personal and professional relationships with classmates. Approaching our time at Georgetown as an opportunity to grow as students and as leaders will enable us to broaden our horizons and return to serve greatly enriched, more globally aware and better prepared to make a difference.

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Reflections on 9/11

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, this series of Berkley Center faculty reflections highlighted the collective work of the center and explored the past, present and future of religion, peace and world affairs.

Read Community Reflections
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The Whittington Lecture

Every year, the Whittington Lecture invites thought leaders and changemakers to the McCourt School to deliver talks addressing pressing societal challenges, blending rigorous analysis and community engagement. The annual event honors Leslie A. Whittington, who served as the associate dean of the Georgetown Public Policy Institute and who, along with her husband and two children, died on September 11, 2001.

Learn More

“Leslie brought intellectual rigor, humor and humanity to her research, her teaching and her relationships,” said Professor Feder. “These features are at the heart of the McCourt experience; Leslie Whittington is with us still.” — Professor Judy Feder

Remember Leslie’s Legacy
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Counterterrorism Today

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, SFS Professors Bruce Hoffman and Daniel Byman reflect on the impact of 9/11 and the state of terrorism and counterterrorism efforts today.

Read the Q&A
Black and white image of a football player wearing the number 35

No. 35 Joe Eacobacci Memorial Jersey

On September 11, 2001, the Georgetown community lost former Hoya football standout Joe Eacobacci. Since the 2003 season, the No. 35 has been awarded as a living memorial to the spirit and memory of Joey.

Joe Eacobacci Memorial Jersey Recipients
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Religious Services

Georgetown community members can pray and honor the anniversary of 9/11 with their worship communities.

Religious Services Calendar