Archive: History
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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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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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The College of Arts & Sciences Celebrates Outstanding Students and Faculty at 2024 Tropaia Exercises
The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences gathered in historic Gaston Hall to honor exceptional graduating seniors and outstanding faculty members at the 105th annual…
May 18, 2024
- CAS Magazine: Faculty
Tell Me: Building History with Mireya Loza
Historian Mireya Loza gathers and shares the stories of the immigrant and migrant farmworkers of the past and today — providing a clearer picture of the people who have fed and…
April 30, 2024
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Does Hollywood Get Witches Right? Demystifying Witchcraft History
For Amy Leonard, associate professor of history in the College of Arts & Sciences, witches are not just a font for fall fun — they’re a source for deep fascination and.…
October 29, 2023
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Laura Liptrap (C’23): Mother, Business Owner and Lifelong Learner
Laura Liptrap (C'23) is a business owner, mother and lifelong learner. Soon, she'll also be a college…
May 16, 2023
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Wise Fools: College Students Reflect on First-Year
Last year, we took the opportunity to ask fresh faces on campus about themselves and their plans for their career at Georgetown. This year, we revisited with those students to…
October 19, 2022
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What Do Running a Marathon and Researching a Ph.D. Have in Common? A New Memoir Explores the Connection
Vanessa Corcoran, an advising dean in Georgetown College and a professor in the Department of History, is celebrating International Women’s Day with the publication of her new…
March 7, 2022
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Which Witch: Two Professors Use Historical Research to Teach Class on Different Forms of Witchcraft from Around the World
Alison Games, Ph.D. and Dorothy M. Brown Distinguished Professor of History, and Amy Leonard, Ph.D., professor of History and director of undergraduate studies, co-instruct the…
October 29, 2021
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Three College Undergraduate Students Developing Career Skills Through Beeck Center Student Analyst Program
Ethan Fan (C’24), Katie Hawkinson (C’23) and Zega Ras-Work (C’23) were three of the four College undergraduates selected as this year’s student analysts for the Beeck…
October 28, 2021