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She Was Told to Leave Rural America to Succeed. Now, This Senior Wants to Help Rural Communities Thrive.

Lisa Kennedy (C'25) grew up hearing that there was no value in rural America. As a soon-to-be Georgetown graduate, she's on a mission to change the narrative about rural…

May 13, 2025

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At the Intersection of Faith and Community, Blain Beyene Pays It Forward

The opportunity to grow in faith and knowledge drew Blain Beyene (C’25) to the.…

May 13, 2025

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How Henry Winkler Went from ‘The Fonz’ to Celebrated Author and Literacy Advocate

Winkler, an Emmy Award-winning actor, will be this year’s commencement speaker for the College of Arts & Sciences on May.…

May 12, 2025

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What It Means for the First American To Be Chosen as Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been chosen as the successor to Pope Francis. Pope Leo XIV, his chosen papal name, will be the first American…

May 9, 2025

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Meet the Two Friends and Seniors Who Run the Georgetown University Farmers’ Market

Mia Foster (C’25) and Emma Pernebo (C’25) were sophomores when they met in an introductory meeting for board members of the Georgetown University Farmers’ Market. The two…

May 5, 2025

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The Conclave Starts Next Week. Here’s the History of How the Catholic Church Selects a New Pope

Vanessa Corcoran, a scholar of medieval religious history, unpacks the fascinating and secretive history behind the conclave and the papal election.…

May 2, 2025

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Georgetown Economics Professor John Rust Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 

The recognition is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to academia, the arts, industry, policy, research and.…

April 30, 2025

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3 Hoyas Reshape Drone Detection With Guardian RF Start-up

John Andrzejewski (C’25), Eli Kerstein (C’24) and Lucas Raskin were Georgetown physics majors interested in signal processing when they got an opportunity to work together on…

April 30, 2025

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This Type of Music Can Increase Your Concentration and Productivity

A new study published in the journal PLOS One found that a certain type of instrumental music can boost both listeners’ mood and productivity. After 10 minutes of listening, it…

April 29, 2025

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Covering the Trump White House: Journalists Reflect on Trump 2.0

As the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term approaches later this week, four veteran White House correspondents gathered at Georgetown University on April 22 to…

April 28, 2025