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Hilltoss to Re-start Composting Initiative

By Sarah Fisher October 7, 2016

Students of Georgetown, Inc. is partnering with EnviRelation, Washington, D.C.’s first composting company, to resume its composting initiative at The Hilltoss this year. Set to launch on Monday, the...

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Doug Grant (GRD ’16) won the $10,000 first prize for the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative’s Entrepalooza competition in May for Hemeos, now in danger of falling to federal regulations.

Proposed Fed Regulations Threaten Startup

By Sarah Fisher September 30, 2016

Hemeos, a student startup aimed at connecting bone marrow stem cell donors to underserved minority recipients, has been threatened in recent weeks by proposed federal regulations, which could make the...

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Enrique Lores, president of imaging, printing and solutions business for HP, spoke about adapting to industry change.

Printing Still Relevant, HP Says

By Tyler Micheletti September 30, 2016

Hewlett-Packard is updating its business strategy to address new consumer technology habits and global trends, according to Enrique Lores, president of imaging, printing and solutions business at HP,...

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Apple debuted its Series 2 watch earlier this month, prompting mixed reviews from the Georgetown  community. The original Apple Watch was released in April 2015 and has declined in sales recently.

Apple Releases Series 2 Watch, Mixed Feedback from GU

By Gracie Hochberg September 30, 2016

Earlier this month, Apple Inc. unveiled a new version of its smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 2, after what critics deem a disappointing year of sales for the original Apple Watch. At Georgetown, reactions...

Cybersecurity: Your Priority in a Dangerous Digital Age

Cybersecurity: Your Priority in a Dangerous Digital Age

By Bianca DiSanto September 30, 2016

While Americans are still processing the fate of our country after the first presidential debate earlier this week, the FBI is investigating yet another major cyber security breach. This time, the targets...

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Rich Battista attended the McDonough School of Business and was recently appointed CEO of the media giant Time Inc.

Alum Rich Battista Made CEO of Time

By Jack Segelstein September 23, 2016

McDonough School of Business alumnus and founder and Chairman of the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance Rich Battista (GSB ’86) was appointed CEO of Time Inc. last week after 25 years of...

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Epicurean and Company will add a new noodle bar feature to its location on Georgetown’s campus.
Renovations for the dining area will be completed in October, offering students new on-campus fare.

Epicurean Adds Noodle Station

By Léa Nicolas and Owen Eagan September 23, 2016

After three months of renovations, Epicurean and Company will open a made-to-order noodle bar this October, offering students a variety of meat, vegetable and noodle dishes. The noodle bar will...

To Survive a 5G Future, Get a Liberal Arts Degree

To Survive a 5G Future, Get a Liberal Arts Degree

By Bianca DiSanto September 23, 2016

While some of us are still trying to figure out how to update to iOS 10, the fifth generation of the mobile network is looming in the not-so-distant horizon. Just like its 3G and 4G LTE predecessors, 5G...

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Maracas uses all-natural ingredients to create Mexican-style ice pops now available to Georgetown students at a variety of local venues.

Maracas Shakes Up GU Desserts

By Sarah Fisher September 23, 2016

Born and raised in Mexico, Julia Padierna-Peralta (SFS ’87) left home to attend Georgetown in the early 1980s. From there, she flew over an ocean to enroll in the London School of Economics and Political...

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Apple released the iPhone 7 and its accompanying Apple Air headphones last week, sparking debate both on the Georgetown University campus and around the world about the products.

Apple Releases iPhone 7 to Mixed Reviews

By Sarah Fisher September 16, 2016

Last week, Apple released the long-awaited iPhone 7, marketed as an enhanced model with numerous hardware improvements. However, the iPhone user community, including users at Georgetown University,...

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Dressmate is a company aimed at creating a social network of college women who share formal clothing. Co-founder Christine Young (SFS '18) (far right) is shown here with the Georgetown Dressmate team.

Dressmate Startup Comes to GU

By Haley Snyder September 16, 2016

Last spring, Christine Yang (SFS ’18) and Jennifer Simons (COL ’18) were eating pizza during a midterm study break when they fell into a discussion about the many problems that college women face....

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GU Hails Melties’ Return

By Gracie Hochberg and Owen Eagan September 16, 2016

The first Georgetown University Farmers Market of the year Wednesday saw the return of student food startup Melties, offering gourmet ice cream-cookie sandwiches to customers passing through Red Square...

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