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Adapting ‘The Odyssey’ Is a Challenge of Mythic Scale. Why Do We Keep Returning to This Ancient Epic?
“The Odyssey” is a highly anticipated summer blockbuster. The narrative is hard to capture on the silver screen, one classicist.…
July 9, 2026
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New DARPA Grant to Study Ultra-Low-Power Magnetic Memory
A team led by Professor Kai Liu has been awarded a research grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to study a novel class of data storage.…
July 8, 2026
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Books, Songs, Movies and Podcasts to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
On the semiquincentennial, we reached out to professors across Georgetown to learn more about America’s early roots and its complex history.…
July 1, 2026
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America’s 250th: The Best U.S. History Books, According to College Faculty
Professors in history, government, English, performing arts, psychology and other fields offer their recommendations on books to read…
June 30, 2026
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Alison Mackey Named New Vice President for Graduate Studies at Georgetown
The longtime Georgetown faculty member and accomplished linguist will lead the university office for graduate education and.…
June 22, 2026
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Dagomar Degroot Receives 2026 Dan David Prize for Research on Climate History
The prestigious award is considered the world's largest history prize, and winners receive $300,000 each to support their future…
June 17, 2026
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How Georgetown Is Preparing Students to be Leaders in AI
Through new programs, dedicated courses and faculty experts, Georgetown is preparing students to be ethical, human-centric AI.…
June 8, 2026
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Divider or Unifier? How Television Shapes Culture and Society
Caetlin Benson-Allott, an English professor and the director of Film and Media Studies, explores the historic impact of television on American society and the evolution of…
June 3, 2026
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Medical Humanities Director Lakshmi Krishnan Named a Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellow
Krishnan will spend the upcoming academic year completing her book, The Doctor and the Detective, about how modern medical diagnosis was forged as much through the literary…
June 1, 2026
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College of Arts & Sciences Celebrates 2026 Tropaia Exercises Award Winners
The Tropaia Exercises awards ceremony, which takes its name from the ancient Greek word for “trophy,” honors graduating seniors for their outstanding accomplishments in and out…
May 15, 2026