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‘You’re a Trailblazer, Honey’: Behind-the-Scenes of Family Goodbyes and Move-In 2023
From Aug. 18-19, more than 1,600 new Hoyas traveled from around the world to begin their new lives on the Hilltop. Amid new faces and family goodbyes, we followed along on their…
August 22, 2023
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With Some Pomp and Circumstance, the Class of 2027 Are Officially Hoyas
On an unusually cool Saturday in August, President John J. DeGioia stood before more than 1,600 new students and asked them to pause. In the quiet, the Healy bells…
August 21, 2023
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After a Trip to the Yucatan, Undergraduates Find Their Plans Shaken Up
Undergraduates traveled to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as part of a new immersive summer course and found the experience shifted how they interact with the environment — and…
August 1, 2023
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Junior To Play for Haiti’s First Ever Women’s World Cup
Georgetown soccer player Lara Larco (C'25) has been training for months for the World Cup. For her, it’s more than just soccer. It’s about shining a light on her home…
July 20, 2023
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This Alumnus Landed a White House Fellowship. But That’s Not the Story He Wants To Tell.
Last August, Adan Gonzalez (C’15) was holding his three-day-old daughter when he got a call from the White…
July 18, 2023
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The Neuroscience Behind Superhuman Acts of Generosity
Why do some people go to extraordinary lengths to help strangers? Are they built differently? Researchers from the College of Arts & Sciences say.…
July 14, 2023
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The Linguistic Phenomenon Behind Taylor Swift’s Superstardom
In this Ask a Professor, Cynthia Gordon breaks down the linguistics behind Taylor Swift’s meteoric rise in the music industry and how she cultivates a devoted fan base through…
July 7, 2023
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This Senior Fought for Gun Violence Prevention Since He Was 11. Now, He’s Eying His Future.
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.…
June 2, 2023
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Sold-Out Comedy Fundraiser Supports Georgetown Scholars Program
The Stand Up for Georgetown comedy fundraiser featured performances from Jim Gaffigan (B'88), John Mulaney (C'04) and Mike Birbiglia (C)…
May 23, 2023
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A Groundskeeper Worked 28 Graduations. This Year, It Was for His Daughter.
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…
May 23, 2023