Diversity and Inclusion
Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences is proud to celebrate diversity and strives to make our community inclusive and welcoming to all in it.
We celebrate our differences that make us a stronger community of students, faculty, and staff who treat each other with respect and dignity in the true spirit of the Jesuit tradition of Cura Personalis.
Resources
News Highlights
Faculty in the Media
Why Is Everyone Saying the Word Tranche?
Deborah Tannen, a professor of linguistics, told The New York Times that the word’s current prominence was reflective of a phenomenon known as “lexical touch-off,” which she credited to the sociologist Harvey Sacks.
March 12, 2026
News Story
Davis Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years With Speculative Historical Fiction
An exhibition and boxing performance marked the 20th anniversary of the Davis Performing Arts Center. But rather than simply celebrating two decades of performances, the evening examined the building and its unique history as a gymnasium.
March 11, 2026
News Story
A Former Washington Post Editor Weighs in on the Future of Journalism
Rebecca Sinderbrand, professor of the practice and director of the Journalism Program, explores how AI, independent journalism and declining subscribers are shaping the journalism industry.
March 6, 2026