Politics and Prose: New Course Looks at Washington, D.C.
Washington Confidential, a new Georgetown course, explores how District of Columbia politics is depicted in novels, journalism and film. Read More
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Report: Pros and Cons of Screen Time For Children Under Age 3
Rachel Barr, associate professor of psychology in Georgetown College, teams up with a national nonprofit to provide research-based guidelines to help parents navigate the world of digital devices and the role the gadgets play in the lives of their infants and toddlers. Read More
Clinton: More Women Working Equals Faster Economic Recovery
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks about the power of women’s economic participation during the relaunch of the International Council on Women’s Business Leadership at Georgetown. Read More
Once Homeless, Student Now Advocates for Youth in Same Situation
Government major Jimmy Ramirez (C'15) shares his story of growing up homeless in California and works to humanize the issue for all homeless youth. Read More
UVA President Says ‘Disruptive’ Technology Spurs Higher Education Innovation
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan said modern technology can provide the 'building blocks' for the future of higher education during the latest Designing the Future(s) of the University speakers series event yesterday. Read More
EPA Head: Climate Change Fight Needs Innovation to Save Economy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said the United States must utilize innovation to overcome the challenges presented by climate change at today's McCourt School of Public Policy LEAD Conference. Read More
Georgetown Remembers Revered SFS Dean Carol Lancaster
The university remembers Carol Lancaster, the former School of Foreign Service dean, who died today and was near and dear to the hearts of countless Georgetown students, faculty, alumni and staff. Read More
Faculty Receive Prestigious Medals as Presidential Fellows at Convocation
Georgetown recognizes the teaching and scholarship of three distinguished professors representing the fields of history, law and medicine as well as the tenure achievements of 22 faculty members during Fall Faculty Convocation. Read More
Nigerian Author Adichie Talks About African Issues, Literature
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning author of Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, discussed her career during a talk at Georgetown today. Read More
New Programs Give Budding Entrepreneurs a Fighting Chance
Georgetown announces two new programs to prepare students to become entrepreneurs through a partnership with local startup incubator 1776 and a new Startup Stipends program designed to help graduating seniors. Read More