Archive: History

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College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Research by the Provost’s Office

The Office of the Provost recognized six faculty members of the College of Arts & Sciences for their outstanding research, scholarship and interdisciplinary…

November 13, 2023

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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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Five College of Arts & Sciences Alumnae Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

This year, five alumnae of the College of Arts & Sciences were awarded fellowships through the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship…

August 14, 2023

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The Unsung History of the Third French East India Company and the Shaping of the Modern World 

In her new book, Company Politics, Elizabeth Cross wants the world to reconsider the Third French East India…

July 24, 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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Georgetown Professor Wins James Beard Award for Story of Black America Told Through Fast Food

Georgetown historian Marcia Chatelain won the James Beard Award for her book Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black. …

June 13, 2022

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Analyzing Ceramics Sheds Light on Xenophobia, 1300 Years Too Late

This spring, Xin Zheng, a double major in art history and history, presented his paper on the depiction of ethnic minorities in Tang Dynasty (618-907) pottery at the SUNY New…

June 7, 2022

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History Professor Wins Guggenheim to Explore Japanese History

Jordan Sand, a professor of Japanese history and culture, has been named a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow. Japan, which has been around for more than 1,300.…

May 4, 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