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Professor Shaun Brinsmade Named Distinguished Lecturer by the American Society for Microbiology

As part of the program, Brinsmade will travel to institutions across the country to share his research and engage directly with students and faculty, offering guidance on research trajectories, professional development and scientific leadership.

February 27, 2026

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Hoya Baseball Standout Returns to DC as the Nationals Pitching Coach

Simon Mathews (C’17) thought his professional baseball career was over when he realized he wouldn’t play in the Major League. Fast forward a few years, and he’s returned to Washington, DC, to coach with the Washington Nationals.

February 26, 2026

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Why the U.S. Senate’s Church Committee Report Still Matters 50 Years Later

“The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State,” co-edited by Brian Hochman, a professor of American Studies and English, presents the Church Committee report in a single, readable volume, and shines light on modern American politics.

February 25, 2026