Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university, has solidified plans to open a new college of medicine, which will be the fifth HBCU medical school in the nation and the only one in the Gulf South.
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New report finds diversity gains during race-conscious admissions ‘were incremental at best’
Research exploring demographic changes at U.S. colleges shows limited gains in diversity at selective institutions from 2009-19. The report urges stakeholders to “zoom out” and ensure that they are not only widening access to selective schools but also investing in open access institutions.
‘After taking that class, your perspective on everything changes’
Manuela Castano (B’24) shares how Georgetown’s Mastering the Hidden Curriculum course prepared her for success as a first-generation college student.
Tuition-free medical school a big step but not enough, experts say
As some selective medical schools go tuition-free to increase access, experts say more is needed to boost enrollment of students from underrepresented communities and diversify the physician workforce.
Alumnus makes historic gift to establish international undergraduate scholarship
A $5 million gift from Bruno J. Mejean (B’74) and his wife, Martina Hund-Mejean, will support international students enrolling at the McDonough School of Business. It is the largest gift dedicated to international undergraduate scholarships in Georgetown’s history.
Increasing equitable access to internships
With more employers hiring college interns to fill full-time positions, colleges and organizations are working to ensure that students of all backgrounds can access internship opportunities and their lasting benefits.
New undergraduate initiative supports advancement of women in business
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has launched the Kosoy Women in Business program, offering professional development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and other programming for undergraduate students interested in advancing women’s workplace issues.
‘Tell me I can’t, and I’ll show you 10 ways that I can’
First-gen policy student Tony Parsons (MPM’24) discusses how his time with the National Urban Fellows Program at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy has advanced his work as a passionate advocate for underrepresented and underserved populations.
‘Celebrating disability pride and dignity’
A recent gift from alumna Heather Fath (C’97) helps Georgetown University’s Disability Cultural Center meet the needs of disabled students, faculty, and staff, and celebrate the vibrancy, contributions, and diversity of disability culture.
Students affected by war in Ukraine find support, community at Georgetown
Recipients of the Gracias Family Sunflower Current Use Scholarship, which supports students whose lives have been disrupted by the war in Ukraine, reflect on the opportunities they have found at Georgetown University, and how they are preparing to help rebuild their homeland.
Report: Invest in higher ed, career prep to open more equitable pathways to good rural jobs
Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce finds that rural adults are just as likely as urban adults to have good jobs, many in blue-collar occupations that do not require a college degree. While that employment outlook may dampen enthusiasm for college, researchers caution that higher education is essential to creating economic opportunity.
$1B gift to Bronx medical school provides students with free tuition in perpetuity
The transformational gift to Albert Einstein College of Medicine from a former professor and widow of a Wall Street financier is the largest made to any medical school in the U.S., the college says.