Archive: News Story

• This Senior Fought for Gun Violence Prevention Since He Was 11. Now, He’s Eying His Future.

  June 2, 2023

  Jackson Mittleman’s advocacy has led him to meetings with congressional members and to the White House. Along the way, he charted a new path from the Hilltop to Capitol Hill.

  Category: News Story Tags: Government, Jesuit Values, Student

• Sold-Out Comedy Fundraiser Supports Georgetown Scholars Program

  May 23, 2023

  The Stand Up for Georgetown comedy fundraiser featured performances from Jim Gaffigan (B’88), John Mulaney (C’04) and Mike Birbiglia (C’00)

  Category: News Story

• A Groundskeeper Worked 28 Graduations. This Year, It Was for His Daughter.

  May 23, 2023

  For almost three decades, Francisco Velasquez has prepped Georgetown’s front lawn for graduation. This year, he prepared the grounds knowing his daughter would be walking across them

  Category: News Story

• Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Ends Academic Year with Annual Awards

  May 22, 2023

  Georgetown University’s College of Arts & Sciences gathered at the end of the academic year to celebrate outstanding members of the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

  Category: News Story Tags: Classics, Faculty, French Department, Spanish and Portuguese

• Karen Franklin (C’23) Graduates 45 Years After Leaving the Hilltop

  May 20, 2023

  Karen Franklin (C’23) returned to the Hilltop 45 years after she last left to finally graduate

  Category: News Story Tag: Sociology

• Yamiche Alcindor (C’09) Delivers 2023 College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Address

  May 20, 2023

  Award-winning journalist Yamiche Alcindor (C’09) delivered the commencement address to the College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2023

  Category: News Story Tag: Alumni

• The College of Arts & Sciences Honors 2023 Tropaia Award Winners

  May 19, 2023

  The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences gathered in historic Gaston Hall to honor exceptional graduating seniors and outstanding faculty members at the 104th annual Tropaia Exercises

  Category: News Story Tags: Anthropology, Awards, Baker Scholars, Philosophy, Student

• How Elisia Bendy (C’23) Is Rewriting the Story of California’s Spanish Missions

  May 17, 2023

  A Californian who grew up in the shadow of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Elisia Bendy (C’23) wants to retell its story

  Category: News Story Tags: American Studies, Research, Student

• Laura Liptrap (C’23): Mother, Business Owner and Lifelong Learner

  May 16, 2023

  Laura Liptrap (C’23) is a business owner, mother and lifelong learner. Soon, she’ll also be a college graduate

  Category: News Story Tags: Government, History, Student

• The Cruz-Morales Twins Are Excited to Set the World on Fire

  May 15, 2023

  Twin sisters Melanie and Sheila Cruz-Morales (C’23) are ready to change the world

  Category: News Story Tags: Government, Philosophy, Student, Women's and Gender Studies