Georgetown Graduates Thousands During Commencement
The university graduates more than 6,200 students in 10 ceremonies during the 2016 Commencement Weekend, May 19-22. Read More
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Senior Helps Girls Rise Up in Nigeria Through Sports
Georgetown basketball forward Omowumi “Kike” Rafiu (C’16) uses her nonprofit in her native country of Nigeria to empower girls through sports. Read More
Georgetown Celebrates Commencement 2016
Georgetown University celebrates the achievements of its graduates and the faculty, family and friends who support and inspire them during 2016 Commencement Weekend, May 19-22. Read More
Senior Convocation Marks Beginning of Commencement Weekend
Nearly 1,800 graduating seniors gathered in McDonough Arena today for Senior Convocation, which kicks off Georgetown's 2016 Commencement Weekend. Read More
First Lady of Afghanistan Shares Realities of Her Country
First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani visits Georgetown for a discussion about the realities and perceptions of Afghanistan today. Read More
Research on ‘Oobleck’ Could Enhance Body Armor, Softer Robots
A Georgetown physics professor collaborates with NIST scientists to demystify a children’s science fair favorite named for a Dr. Seuss classic. The research could enhance protection of police and soldiers and create softer robots. Read More
Reconciliation Programs Worsen Psychological Health, Study Shows
A new study published today in Science by a Georgetown professor and others shows that post-conflict reconciliation promotes societal healing, but reduces victims’ psychological health. Read More
MBA Student Wins International Leadership Award for Diversity Initiatives
Abby Schwartz (G'16) receives the 2016 Graduate Business Forum Responsible Leadership Award during an annual conference in Switzerland for her successful integration of diversity and inclusion initiatives as a leader in the MBA Student Government Association at Georgetown. Read More
Run This Town
Despite being gorgeous, the neighborhood of Georgetown can sometimes be a little frustrating to run in with the cobblestone streets and stop signs every block. Read More
Senior Co-Authors Paper on Potential Cancer Treatment
Working in the lab of Ronit Yarden, a School of Nursing & Health Studies professor, Jennifer LaPier (NHS’16) co-authored a scholarly paper about the potential of a plant phytohormone to treat several types of cancer. Read More