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MEENA MORAR FOR THE HOYA actress and comedian Amanda Seales discussed her experiences in the creative realm with Soyica Colbert, associate professor of African American Studies and Theater and Performance Studies.

BRAVE 2018: Actress and Comedian Advocates for Black Creative Spaces

By Karena Landler and Erin Doherty March 20, 2018

Black women must actively work to create spaces to promote their creative work, urged actress and comedian Amanda Seales at her keynote address for the 2018 BRAVE Summit, an event created in 2015 to provide...

SOPHIE ROSENZWEIG FOR THE HOYA Erika Totten, an activist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter D.C., spoke with Deshauna Barber, the first woman to be crowned Miss USA while on active duty in the military. Krystal Leapheart, the special assistant and policy associate at the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women, moderated the discussion.

BRAVE 2018: Safe Spaces for Black Joy Vital, Panelists Say

By Grey Rosenzweig March 20, 2018

Joyful spaces must exist for the black community, where they are affirmed, safe and allowed to express themselves however they wish without fear of consequence, Erika Totten, an activist and co-founder...

JESSICA LIN FOR THE HOYA The panel was moderated by Monokia Nance, a brand manager and business solutions specialist, and featured a conversation between Ericka Pittman, the chief marketing officer of AQUAhydrate, and Shelby Hall, manager of corporate strategy at Under Armour.

BRAVE 2018: Success Comes From Embracing Discomfort, Panelists Say

By Jessica Lin March 20, 2018

Professional success comes from commitment to personal ideals and courage to initiate changes that transcend racial barriers, according to the speakers at the “Power Players in a Boy’s World” panel...

CORNELL UNIVERSITY ,” Mary Fainsod Katzenstein, founding member of the Cornell Prison Education Program, and Nolan Bennett, an assistant government professor at Georgetown discussed their research on prison systems.

US Prison System Is Ripe for Reform, Panelists Say

By Meena Morar March 20, 2018

The term “prison-industrial complex” is not representative of the lived experiences of people in the prison system and should be replaced with the new term “jail-industrial complex,” Mary Fainsod...

Q&A: Professor Cal Newport on the Right Way to Study for Midterms

Q&A: Professor Cal Newport on the Right Way to Study for Midterms

By Meena Morar March 19, 2018

Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, has never had a social media account in his life. The author of five self-improvement books focused on academic and career...

HANNAH LEVINE FOR THE HOYA
Alaa Murabit, a UN high-level commissioner on health employment and economic growth, spoke on the importance of women's rights in state-building at a Mar. 15 event.

UN Commissioner: Empower Women in State-Building to Promote Peace

By Jessica Lin March 19, 2018

The global community must engage the voices of more women to promote peace and prosperity around the world, Alaa Murabit, a United Nations high-level commissioner on health employment and economic growth,...

KEENAN SAMWAY FOR THE HOYA The Corp closed its storefronts for 17 minutes Wednesday in accordance with the National Walkout against gun violence.

Corp Takes Part in National Walkout Against Gun Violence

By Grey Rosenzweig March 16, 2018

Students of Georgetown, Inc., closed its on-campus shops and storefronts for 17 minutes in support of the National Walkout to End Gun Violence on Wednesday morning. The walkout commemorated the 17 people...

SHEEL PATEL FOR THE HOYA The core curriculum of the SFS will change to now include a science requirement and require students take fewer courses overall. The announcement comes after discussions began last year.

SFS Announces Major Changes to Core Curriculum

By Cady Stanton March 16, 2018

Significant changes to the School of Foreign Service core curriculum are set to go into effect for students entering in fall 2018, including a new mandatory science course and a reduction in the number...

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Law Center Files Defamation Suit Against Alex Jones, InfoWars

By Karena Landler March 16, 2018

The Georgetown University Law Center Civil Rights Clinic is suing right-wing commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defamation on behalf of a man who posted footage online of white nationalist...

DEVAL PATRICK  Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts and current managing director of investing firm Bain Capital Double Impact said businesses should strive to make a social impact.

Former Mass. Governor Advocates Social Consciousness in Business

By Noah Berman March 16, 2018

Businesses should help the government solve social and environmental issues, said Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts and current managing director of investing firm Bain Capital Double Impact...

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2nd Annual UndocuWeek Aims to Garner Support for ‘Dreamers’

By Jessica Lin March 16, 2018

A second annual UndocuWeek planned for next month aims to raise awareness and garner support for students without documentation, whose futures remain uncertain after unsuccessful congressional efforts...

HANNAH LEVINE FOR THE HOYA Hundreds of Georgetown University students, faculty and community members gathered in front of Healey Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, calling for gun violence prevention in the aftermath of last month’s shooting in Parkland, Fla.

Georgetown Community Joins National Walkout Movement in Response to Gun Violence

By Caroline Gardner March 15, 2018

Hundreds of Georgetown University students, faculty and community members gathered in front of Healy Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, calling for gun violence prevention in the aftermath of last month’s...

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