Archive: Faculty
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- 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…
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…
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…
March 6, 2026
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Professor Shaun Brinsmade Named Distinguished Lecturer by the American Society for Microbiology
As part of the program, Brinsmade will travel to institutions across the country to share his research and engage directly with students and faculty, offering guidance on…
February 27, 2026
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Why the U.S. Senate’s Church Committee Report Still Matters 50 Years Later
"The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State," co-edited by Brian Hochman, a professor of American Studies…
February 25, 2026
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Computer Science Professor Yoshi Kohno Named 2025 ACM Fellow
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) praised Kohno “for leadership in cybersecurity for emerging technologies, security ethics and sociotechnical.”…
January 22, 2026
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Global Irish Studies Professor Wins Research Prize for Book on Irish History
Darragh Gannon was awarded the 2025 NUI Irish Historical Research Prize (Special Recognition Prize) for his 2023 book, Conflict, Diaspora, and Empire: Irish Nationalism in,…
January 20, 2026
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For 10 Years, Students Have Experienced French Life Through the John Carroll Internship
Since the program launched in 2015, more than 100 students have spent weeks immersing themselves in the local culture in Saint-Omer, France — a town where John Carroll.…
January 12, 2026
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Life Hacks Backed by Research to Start Your 2026 Happier, More Focused and Less Anxious
Georgetown professors use their research and expertise to offer everyday ideas and life hacks that can boost your happiness and focus in the new.…
January 7, 2026
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Georgetown Scientists Identify Sustainable Alternatives for Next-Generation Magnetic Technologies
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals — a breakthrough that could significantly…
December 23, 2025