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Doctoral student seeks to reduce educational barriers for deaf and hard-of-hearing scientists
Megan Majocha (G’24), a biomedical graduate student who is deaf, aims to reduce barriers to scientific research careers for members of the deaf community.
‘I just felt like Georgetown was going to be home’
Alumnus Jerome Smalls (B’19, G’22)—founder of SmallTalk Group, an educational venture focused on motivating youth and empowering teachers—reflects on his Georgetown journey and the community that helped shape his ambitions.
Georgetown University, Jesuits pledge $27M to foundation focused on educational advancement and racial healing for Descendant communities
The commitment to the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, along with the September inauguration of Georgetown’s new Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies, advance the university’s ongoing work to more deeply understand and respond to its own history and the continued legacies of enslavement.
Georgetown hosts public launch of State Dept. program for refugee students
Last week, Georgetown brought together government officials, college presidents, higher education leaders, students, and advocates for an event launching a new U.S. State Department program that helps refugee students pursue higher education and resettlement in the U.S.
Georgetown becomes the first Catholic, Jesuit university to launch a disability cultural center
This fall, Georgetown will open a new Disability Cultural Center, an on-campus hub providing resources, mentorship, community, and programming for disabled students, faculty, and staff, as well as allies and those interested in learning about disability.
Georgetown’s Gateway Exploration Program helps local high school students explore their dreams of becoming physicians
This summer, aspiring physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine participated in a six-week internship program that provides career exposure and research experience.
Meet Georgetown’s new dean of students
Georgetown recently welcomed Claudia Arias-Cirinna as associate vice president and dean of students. In her new role, Arias-Cirinna will work across the university to develop holistic support that empowers students to thrive, especially in times of critical need.
Why are so few students attending professors’ office hours?
Meeting with professors can boost a student’s academic performance and career readiness, but students are hesitant to show up. Professors are investigating the source of the problem and ways to promote this untapped opportunity to students who need it the most.
Georgetown Pivot Program celebrates 2023 graduates
Georgetown recognized the accomplishments and perseverance of 16 fellows graduating from its Pivot Program, which prepares formerly incarcerated students for entrepreneurship or employment through training in business fundamentals, liberal arts, and professional and life skills.
2023 Summer Institute provides space for educators addressing new challenges to equity, access, and affordability
Representatives from over 40 colleges and universities convened for the fourth annual Summer Institute on Equity in the Academic Experience hosted by Georgetown University.
Campus pantries help students with food insecurity get out of ‘survival mode’
U.S. colleges and universities prepare food pantries to support students struggling with hunger and aid those who may soon lose access to pandemic-era emergency SNAP benefits.