Anna Landre plans to use the scholarship to study policies that could open up new opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Education department doubles number of Second Chance Pell institutions
Federal officials have invited 67 additional schools—including Georgetown University—to participate in a program that gives incarcerated students access to need-based aid through partnerships between correctional facilities and colleges.
Enrollment decisions in the time of COVID-19
Will financial struggles, campus closures, and other coronavirus-related uncertainties force prospective college students to change their plans?
Georgetown launches first-of-its-kind cultural climate survey
The comprehensive survey will ask students to reflect on their experiences across various dimensions, including race, ethnicity, faith, sexuality, ability, and gender.
5 opportunities to build first-gen students’ sense of belonging at Georgetown
New research from The Hub for Equity and Innovation in Higher Education offers a window into attitudes of belonging among first-generation undergraduate students at Georgetown University—insights that will help shape the university’s ongoing work in the equity space.
American Talent Initiative highlights progress—but says it’s slowing
The American Talent Initiative, of which Georgetown University is a founding member, is on track to enroll 50,000 additional lower-income students by 2025, but a new report cautions that gains have leveled off.
Georgetown’s new director for undocumented students focuses on support, awareness
Georgetown University this week welcomed Jennifer Crewalk, who will bolster the university’s undocumented student resources and help ensure the dignity and care of all members of the university community.
What does it mean to create a ‘holistic’ student experience?
Seven experts—including Randy Bass, Georgetown University’s vice provost for education—met at the offices of The Chronicle of Higher Education to discuss higher education’s focus on creating a “holistic” student experience, and the steps institutions are taking to ensure all students can thrive.
Georgetown hires AVP for equal opportunity, affirmative action, and compliance
In her new role, Georgetown alumna Olabisi “Bisi” Ladeji Okubadejo (L’03) will strengthen institutional efforts to support diversity and inclusivity.
Liberal arts education pays off in the long term, Georgetown report finds
Liberal arts colleges outperform most other institution types when it comes to long-term return on investment, but there’s substantial variation across schools, according to new research from Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
$200M+ in philanthropic support boosting access and success for talented students at Georgetown
Georgetown University’s philanthropic community has committed more than $200 million across the last three fiscal years to ensure that talented students can afford Georgetown and fully engage in their education once they’re here.
Adanna Johnson on Georgetown’s whole-institution approach to equity and inclusion
Adanna J. Johnson, Ph.D., the associate vice president leading Georgetown’s Office of Student Equity and Inclusion, spoke with Georgetown Magazine about the university’s whole-institution commitment, how Georgetown works differently, and what success looks like.