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Veterans and Military at Georgetown

Georgetown honors its veteran and military-connected community by celebrating their stories and focusing on service and research related to their well-being.

Veterans Day Events

November 9

Chaplains’ Tea with the Military and Veterans Resource Center

Dahlgren Quad Tent
November 11

Jack Talk: Vince Loran

Virtual
November 11

Georgetown University Veterans Day Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony- 3:00pm in Copley Lawn (Reception to follow in Dahlgren Quadrangle Tent)
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Scholarships for Veterans and Military-Connected Students

The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund will support scholarships, experiential learning opportunities and community programs in support of military-connected students at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund

Student Stories

“As a Ranger, I experienced the reality of war. As a diplomat, I learned that tough negotiation will always outweigh even the slightest cost of war. My time at Georgetown is broadening my horizon and teaching me critical skills to develop well thought-out policy.”

Timothy Torres (G’21), Tillman Scholar

“A lot of people have reached out to me for advice, how to get help, how to seek treatment, what are the stigmas. Far too often, it’s a ‘sit down, shut up and swallow it’ mentality. I tried doing that and it didn’t end very well, so I try to support everybody in the military who seeks mental health.”

Melissa McCafferty (L’23, G’23), Tillman Scholar

“Part of our whole system is community outreach. We realized that we’re dealing with a demographic of people – veterans and military spouses – where service is so ingrained in their DNA that they need to have this as part of any training.”

Jordan Foley (L’21), Founder of Chow Corp.

Alumni Impact

Hannah Starnes

U.S. Naval Commander, Alumna Says Mental Health Care Key for Military Readiness

Doug Meyer wears army uniform while standing in front of a computer

McCourt Alumnus Manages National COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

McCourt alumnus Army Maj. Doug Meyer (G’19) manages the United States COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts supporting the federal response and progressing pandemic recovery.

A healthcare worker in blue scrubs looks down at a hanheld device.

Alumnus Connects Data to Improve Health Care Delivery for Veterans

Georgetown Alumnus Nadhal Eadeh (G’18) shares how he combines decades-long experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a McCourt School of Public Policy education to help improve health…

ROTC members dressed in running gear stand on steps with the sun rising in the background.

Hoyas on the Run

ROTC member Augie Iorio (SFS’22) documents his early morning Welcome Hoya Batallion Run.

Augie’s Story

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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Nancy Sherman sits outside around colorful leaves on teh ground with Dahlgren Chapel in the background.

Scholar Researches Impact of Moral Injury on Military Service Members

Nancy Sherman, University Professor of Philosophy, talks about the difference between moral injury and the post traumatic stress disorder felt by veterans and service members who have been in war.

Nancy Sherman’s Research