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Patel Addresses Global Mental Health at NHS Commencement

By Molly Simio May 17, 2015

Global mental health expert Vikram Patel spoke about mental health and health inequality in his address to the Class of 2015 at the commencement ceremony for the School of Nursing and Health Studies...

Rose Encourages Boldness, Hard Work

By Emily Tu May 16, 2015

In journalist Charlie Rose’s commencement address to the Georgetown College Class of 2015, he encouraged graduates to seize the opportunities available to them and live life fully. Before his...

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Ban Reflects on Service in SFS Address

By Kshithij Shrinath May 16, 2015

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reflected on the importance of service and unity in a world filled with crises and opportunities during his address to the Class of 2015 at the School of...

A 4E Senior Send-off

A 4E Senior Send-off

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein May 15, 2015

Well, it is here. Graduation weekend. Commencement has, well, commenced and the respective graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 are only a day away. As the reality sets in, 4E wants to share with...

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Anne Sullivan, a senior associate dean of the College, will retire after four decades at Georgetown, with an unparalleled reputation for student care.

After 43 Years of Distinct Attention, Sullivan Retires

By Karl Pielmeier May 15, 2015

For many students in the Georgetown University Class of 2015, the year’s upcoming commencement ceremonies will reflect an incredible life steppingstone, serving as the culmination of their undergraduate...

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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Charles Deacon said the record-low early action acceptance rate could signify a national increase in attention toward Washington, D.C.

Admission Yield Steady At 47.6%

By Shannon Hou May 15, 2015

The university’s undergraduate admissions yield for the Class of 2019 stands at 47.6 percent, an approximate 1.6 percent increase from last year’s rate, as of May 1. Before moving to the wait...

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Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) delivered the commencement address for the McCourt School of Public Policy on Thursday, receiving an honorary doctorate. Commencement ceremonies for the undergraduate and graduate schools continue through Sunday.

Speakers Offer Rich Policy Experience

By Jess Kelham-Hohler and Daniel Smith May 15, 2015

The university announced the speakers for the 2015 commencement ceremonies, including United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, journalist Charlie Rose, former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and...

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Valedictorians Talk Exemplary Academic Records

By Brian Carden and Lena Duffield May 15, 2015

Six students will be honored as valedictorians and Dean’s Medal recipients this weekend for achieving the highest GPAs in their respective schools, with a tie between three students in the College...

In Transition, But Incomplete

By City News Editor May 15, 2015

On her first day of classes at Georgetown in 2012, one of Celeste Chisholm’s (COL ’15) professors called her “Jonathan.” Chisholm corrected the professor, explaining that she prefers to be called...

Seniors End College Career with Week, Gift

By Ryan Wolfe May 15, 2015

The Class of 2015 kicked off graduation ceremonies after Senior Week at the senior convocation ceremony in McDonough Arena Thursday. William G. Goodwin (COL ’07) director of external affairs at One...

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Hillary Rodham Clinton presents the awards in Riggs Library.

GIWPS Presents Annual Awards

By Ashwin Puri May 15, 2015

The 2015 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security were presented by former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the founding chair of the Georgetown Institute of...

The Scoop: GUPD Catches Suspect & Uses Instagram

The Scoop: GUPD Catches Suspect & Uses Instagram

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford May 14, 2015

Hi Hoyas! With all of this ~criminal activity~ on campus lately, 4E wants to do their part to keep fellow Hoyas and members of our community as safe as can be with a PSA: GUPD has an Instagram account!!! As...

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