Thanks to a generous anonymous challenge match from a foundation and support from additional donors, the Georgetown Scholars Program is close to fulfilling its ambition to permanently endow the program’s Necessity Fund, which provides modest grants to students encountering unexpected, out-of-pocket expenses.
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Georgetown alumni give $5M to aid students impacted by the war in Ukraine
Alumni leaders Antonio Gracias and Sabrina Kuhl Gracias have made a $5 million gift to support the academic and personal financial needs of Georgetown students affected by the war in Ukraine.
The push to reveal higher ed’s ‘hidden curriculum’
Hoping to shed light on the unspoken expectations of higher education, a new series shows how first-generation students are navigating the “hidden curriculum” on college campuses.
Georgetown welcomes incarcerated students to Maryland bachelor’s degree program
Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative recently launched in-person classes for the very first cohort of its bachelor’s degree program at a Maryland prison.
Increasing college access for currently, formerly incarcerated students
With expanded Pell Grant eligibility on the horizon, a new report considers what else is needed to improve college access and success for justice-impacted students.
New Georgetown program takes inclusive, integrative approach to biomedical sciences
Georgetown University has launched a new initiative to support an interdisciplinary, diverse community of students pursuing doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences.
Which colleges offer the greatest return on investment?
In general, students’ investment in college pays off with higher long-term earnings. But a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows the importance of picking the right institution, identifying 1,233 colleges where most students earn less after 10 years than peers with only a high school degree.
‘It felt like Georgetown was built for us’: First-gen student reflects on his GSP experience
Alumnus Andy Marquez describes how he experienced the university’s commitment to cura personalis—a profound care for the whole person and their unique circumstances, gifts, and possibilities—through the Georgetown Scholars Program.
SFS student advocates for increased visibility and support of Native American students at Georgetown
Tristin Sam (SFS’23), president of Georgetown University’s Native American Student Council, is working to raise awareness of Indigenous issues and opportunities to increase support for the campus’s Native community.
Georgetown tops list of colleges with high ROI for low-income students
A new analysis explores why low-income students tend to see smaller long-term returns on their college investments than higher-income peers—and shows which institutions offer the greatest ROI.
Georgetown honors D.C. leader for expanding low-income students’ educational opportunities
Georgetown University recently presented the 2022 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award to Khari Brown for his work providing college and career success programming to low-income students in Washington, D.C.
New scholarship fund to advance DEI goals at McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has established a DEI MBA Scholarship Fund as part of its commitment to attracting students with an array of perspectives and experiences.