Countries Should Consider Human Nature when Striving for Growth
World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu delivers a second lecture at Georgetown as part of the Global Futures Initiative. Read More
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Former USAID Head: U.S. Risks Losing Global Development Leadership Role
Dr. Rajiv Shah, former administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development and Georgetown distinguished fellow, says America is at risk of losing its leadership role in international aid and development to emerging countries. Read More
Online Nursing Alumna Cares For Homeless Patients
Jennifer Hill (G'14), an alumna of Georgetown's online master's in nursing program, works as part of a team that manages health conditions in homeless centers in Pennsylvania. Read More
Georgetown’s Application Numbers Steady for Class of 2019
Acceptance rate for the Class of 2019 holds steady at 16.4 percent, down slightly from last year's 16.6 percent. Read More
Faculty and Philanthropists Honored During Spring Convocation
Georgetown recognizes faculty members and academic administrators for their 20 years of service as well as distinguished donors who support the university’s academic enterprise during the 2015 Spring Faculty Convocation. Read More
$4 Million Endows, Broadens Scope of Lannan Center for Poetics
Georgetown has received a $4 million gift to permanently endow its Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice as it celebrates its 25th anniversary and presents its annual spring symposium – featuring renowned poets, writers, intellectuals and activists. Read More
Professor Pieces Together Puzzle for Better Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
Biology professor Jeffrey Huang investigates complex interactions in the brain in the hope of improving therapies for patients with multiple sclerosis. Read More
College Student Researches Online Activism of Black Women
Government major Colleen Roberts (C’15) researches black women’s online activism on issues of justice and peace. Read More
New York Times Journalists Share War Reporting Experiences
New York Times journalists C.J. Chivers and Tyler Hicks share their experiences covering conflicts in other parts of the world during a panel discussion, “War Reporting: Ukraine, Syria, and Other Fronts.” Read More
Security Experts Explore the Implications of Climate Change
White House Senior Advisor Alice Hill says climate change impacts and threatens the security of every country on Earth, including the United States. Read More