Archive: Sociology
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This One Habit Can Lead to More Productive Conversations on Polarizing Issues, A Sociolinguist Says
Sociolinguist Marissa Fond explains the importance of civil discourse and offers a few tips to have more constructive dialogues on divisive.…
September 26, 2024
- CAS Magazine: Alumni
Listening for the Perfect Story with Bill Healy (C’05)
Bill Healy (C’05) tells authentic, human stories. It’s a craft that he’s honed over the past two decades as a journalist and educator in.…
September 26, 2024
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Vouching for Democracy: New Report Examines the Seattle Program Fighting Big Money’s Influence on Politics
A new report co-authored by Brian McCabe examines Seattle's Democracy Voucher Program, which gives every registered voter vouchers with which they can directly fund candidates in…
September 23, 2024
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4 Hoyas Win Voyager Scholarship Sponsored by the Obamas and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Aria Nimmagadda (C’26) is one of four Hoyas to receive this year’s Voyager Scholarship, a new program that prepares students to be future leaders and public.…
August 30, 2024
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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
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Karen Franklin (C’23) Graduates 45 Years After Leaving the Hilltop
Karen Franklin (C'23) returned to the Hilltop 45 years after she last left to finally…
May 20, 2023
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Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences Professor Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development at HUD
After teaching about housing policy on the Hilltop for the last decade, Brian McCabe (SFS’02) is now leading housing policy development for the Biden Administration within the…
November 10, 2022
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Fighting for Food Justice: Sociology Professor Yuki Kato Researches Intersectional Effects of Gentrification in DC
Urban sociologist and assistant professor Yuki Kato, Ph.D., is working to bring awareness to issues related to urban agriculture in Washington, DC. An advocate for environmental…
March 3, 2022
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Yu Huang, Martínez Sánchez Selected for 2021 Chester Gillis Award
Each year, the College Academic Council (CAC) recognizes two students who embody the values of a liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition through the Chester Gillis Award.…
March 12, 2021
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Georgetown College Hosts Racial Justice Speaker Series to Promote Equity and Inclusion
Next week, Georgetown College will host its first event in the series “Such a Time As This”: Racial Justice and the University in order to explore how research by Georgetown…
September 24, 2020