Dark Matter Discoverer Vera Rubin Blazed New Trails for Women, Astronomy
The late Vera Rubin (G'54), who discovered the first evidence of dark matter, blazed new trails for women and astronomy. Read More
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Georgetown Builds on Success Supporting Underserved Students, Joins Initiative
Building on its longstanding commitment to making education accessible to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, Georgetown becomes a founding member of the American Talent Initiative. Read More
Researchers: Lives Saved As More Countries Embrace Tobacco Control Measures
More than 53 million people stopped smoking and 22 million deaths were averted due to tobacco control measures in 88 countries between 2008 and 2014, say researchers at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read More
Chemistry Professor’s Research Looks at Reducing Foodborne Illness
Using a recently received $ 1 million NIH grant, Georgetown chemistry professor Toshiko Ichiye is conducting research that could contribute to the fight against foodborne illness. Read More
Former White House Staffers Get Help From Georgetown on Next Steps
Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies' Future44 program helps White House staffers identify and market their skills as they transition from roles in the Obama administration. Read More
Graduate Student, Nurse Helps Syrian Refugees in Greece
Lillian Medhus (G’17), a registered nurse and a master's student in the Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, provides health care to female refugees overseas. Read More
Connor Maytnier (C’17)
“High school for me was all about getting to Georgetown. This place had been my dream school since my first visit to campus when… Read More
Out of This World: Professors Talk About Outer Space Laws
Georgetown Law faculty discuss the activities of commercial companies and the application of criminal law in outer space as they mark the 50th anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 signing. Read More
Senior Classics Major to Compete on Jeopardy!
Senior classics major Julia Marsan (C’17) is the latest member of the Georgetown community to appear on the popular quiz show Jeopardy! as she competes for the College Championship. Read More
4 Ways to Celebrate a Hoya Birthday
As a freshman at Georgetown, I remember wondering what it would be like to celebrate my very first birthday away from home– it was my… Read More
