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Georgetown Opens First-of-Its-Kind Mosque on a U.S. College Campus

On March 18, Georgetown officially opened the Yarrow Mamout Masjid, the first mosque with ablution stations, a spirituality and formation hall and a halal kitchen on a U.S.…

March 24, 2023

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Georgetown Researchers Contribute to UN World Happiness Report

Two Georgetown researchers – Abigail Marsh and Shawn Rhoads (G’22) – are contributors to the World Happiness Report…

March 20, 2023

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College Alumna Gwen Lockman (C’16) to Compete on Jeopardy

Gwen Lockman (C’16) is the latest Hoya to compete on the Alex Trebek Stage as a Jeopardy!…

March 14, 2023

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Film About Legendary Georgetown Professor and Holocaust Witness Jan Karski Premieres on PBS

Remember This, a feature-film starring Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn that explores the life and legacy of Jan Karski will premiere on PBS on March…

March 13, 2023

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Get Smart: Georgetown Neuroscientists Release Free App to Improve Cognition

A team of Georgetown neuroscientists has released an app to help users improve their deductive reasoning…

March 10, 2023

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Jennifer Woolard Named Vice Dean of Faculty in College of Arts & Sciences

Jennifer Woolard, a professor of psychology and adjunct professor of law, has been named a vice dean of faculty affairs in the Georgetown University College of Arts &. …

March 9, 2023

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Joel Michael Reynolds Recognized by The Hastings Center for Groundbreaking Work in Disability Studies

The Hastings Center has named Joel Michael Reynolds one of their newest fellows for his work on the philosophy and ethics of disability…

March 3, 2023

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Hot Off the Presses: How 3D Printing Could Help Construction Go Green

3D printing has the potential to upend the cement industry and, if used correctly, reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process, according to a new paper from…

February 23, 2023

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Board of Directors Approves New Undergrad Public Policy Degree in Winter Meeting

At the February meeting, the board greenlighted the university’s first undergraduate degree in public policy. The joint degree between the College of Arts & Sciences and the…

February 21, 2023

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Education, Inquiry, and Justice Program Packs Calendar for Spring Semester

This semester, the Education, Inquiry, and Justice Program (EDIJ) is planning a wide array of events for students interested in the study of…

February 16, 2023