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.
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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.
Georgetown reinforces its support for DACA
In a statement submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Georgetown University said it is “a proud home to Dreamers” and asserted its support for a proposed rule that would strengthen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
How can we better connect secondary and postsecondary education?
It’s time to create a strong, unified educational continuum, researchers from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce assert in a new report.
D.C. and Georgetown relaunch paralegal program for returning citizens
The new cohort of formerly incarcerated students will earn a certificate from Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies and complete a one-year paid fellowship, expanding the pipeline of local talent.
More education often leads to more earnings—but not always, report finds
Higher levels of education tend to lead to higher lifetime earnings, but other factors also can tip the scales, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
McDonough School of Business welcomes increasingly diverse classes
Attracting students with an array of perspectives and experiences is an ongoing priority for Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, whose incoming classes are some of the most diverse to date.
Prioritize inclusive teaching to enhance learning, professors say
An opinion piece in The Chronicle of Higher Education recently highlighted the importance of course design in removing unnecessary barriers to learning. Georgetown University Associate Professor Heidi Elmendorf spoke with THE FEED about how a commitment to inclusive excellence can make education better for everyone.
Students in Georgetown’s Prison Scholars Program return to the classroom
Participants in Georgetown University’s Prison Scholars Program recently gathered to kick off the fall semester, attending their first in-person classes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New SFS initiatives engage high school students from underrepresented backgrounds
Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service has launched two programs for high school students in hopes of diversifying the pipeline of future leaders and lowering access barriers.
School of Medicine welcomes most diverse class in the school’s history
This year’s White Coat Ceremony celebrated Georgetown University School of Medicine’s 174th class of students and encouraged them to help promote an inclusive learning environment.
Summer Institute convenes 28 colleges working toward a more equitable future
Co-hosted by Georgetown University, this year’s virtual Summer Institute on Equity in the Academic Experience featured 48 speakers and welcomed 28 teams from a diverse array of colleges and universities.