SFS Alumna Wins Pulitzer for Editorial Writing
Katie Kingsbury (SFS'01) wins a Pulitzer Prize for The Boston Globe editorial series that focused on the financial plight of restaurant workers and the effects of income inequality. Read More
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Pope’s Encyclical on the Environment
Georgetown scholars reflect on the release of Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change and the environment. Read More
Georgetown Scholars Anticipate Pope’s Environmental Encyclical
Georgetown scholars in theology, science, health and medicine weigh in as Pope Francis prepares to release his encyclical, Laudato Si' (Praised Be), that addresses climate change. Read More
Former Ambassador of South Africa Now Georgetown Scholar-in Residence
Former South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool joins Georgetown as a distinguished scholar-in-residence to explore a re-imagining of Islam. Read More
The Clinton Lectures
A series of lectures at Georgetown by former President Bill Clinton (SFS’68) explores the people, events, lessons and guiding principles that have shaped his career in public service. Read More
Georgetown President, Board Members Honor Tagliabue’s Legacy as Chair
As former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue (C’62) steps down as chair of Georgetown’s board of directors to become vice-chair on July 1, he will be remembered for his inclusive and humble style of leadership. Read More
English Professors Named Finalists for Literary Prize
Two members of the Department of English have been named finalists for the 2016 Neustadt International Prize for Literature: Carolyn Forché, director of Georgetown’s Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice, and incoming Lannan Foundation Chair of Poetics Aminatta Forna. Read More
Tolerance and Diversity Advocate Becomes Board of Directors Chair
Georgetown has elected longtime business executive and philanthropist William J. Doyle (C’72) – who funded the university’s innovative tolerance and diversity initiative – as its new board of directors chair. Read More
Georgetown Divests From Direct Investments in Coal Companies
Consistent with the university’s mission and existing sustainability practices, Georgetown’s board of directors passes a resolution stating that the university will not make or continue any direct investments of endowment funds in companies whose principal business is mining coal for use in energy production. Read More
National Political Veteran to Lead Politics and Public Service Institute
Mo Elleithee, a 20-year veteran of national politics and a 1994 alumnus of the School of Foreign Service, will lead the McCourt School's newest institute. Read More