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Courtesy of Georgetown Global Health Insititute | The former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, Ashish Jha, discussed his lessons from the pandemic and his work in public health policy with students in a Jan. 30 global health class called Conversations in Health: Global to Local.

Former White House COVID-19 Coordinator Discusses Career, Pandemic Lessons

By Georgia Russello, Senior Features Editor February 2, 2024

The former White House COVID-19 response coordinator discussed his lessons from the pandemic and his work in public health policy with students in a Jan. 30 global health class. Ashish Jha, who was...

Georgetown University professor emeritus Michael Stoto discussed his recent work regarding measuring and assessing public health emergency preparedness on Nov. 27, as part of the Global Health Security Seminars series.

Professor Michael Stoto Presents Findings on Public Health Emergency Preparedness

By Caleigh Keating December 1, 2023

Georgetown University department of health management and policy professor Michael Stoto discussed his recent work regarding measuring and assessing public health emergency preparedness at an on-campus...

DC Ends Pandemic Housing Program for Medically Vulnerable

DC Ends Pandemic Housing Program for Medically Vulnerable

By Julia Butler January 26, 2023

Washington, D.C. will begin phasing out their pandemic housing program immediately for unhoused and medically vulnerable residents due to a lack of federal funding. The Department of Human Services...

COVID-19 Cases Rise in DC Due to BA.2 Subvariant

COVID-19 Cases Rise in DC Due to BA.2 Subvariant

By Minoli Ediriweera April 22, 2022

COVID-19 cases in Washington, D.C. have spiked as a part of a recent surge caused by the highly transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant.  In the past two weeks the District has seen a 51% increase in...

VIEWPOINT: Respect Georgetown Mask-Optional Policy

VIEWPOINT: Respect Georgetown Mask-Optional Policy

By Liam Jodrey March 25, 2022

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is time for Georgetown to move towards its next stage. On March 11, University Provost Robert Groves announced in an email to faculty and students that...

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Healey Family Student Center Reopens

By Nicholas Sheherlis March 17, 2022

After two years, the Healey Family Student Center (HFSC), an iconic community space featuring cozy fireplaces and beautiful view of the Potomac River, fully reopened for student use March 14.  The...

Georgetown Ends Mask Mandate

Georgetown Ends Mask Mandate

By Giulia Testa March 17, 2022

Students have raised safety concerns after Georgetown University announced it will implement a mask-optional policy starting March 21.  Mask-wearing will become optional in university owned or...

University Confirms Effectiveness of Certain KN95 Masks After Pulling From Distribution Over Possible Authenticity Concerns

University Confirms Effectiveness of Certain KN95 Masks After Pulling From Distribution Over Possible Authenticity Concerns

By Clara Grudberg February 17, 2022

UPDATE: According to a Feb. 18 email from a university spokesperson, the recalled Makena Electronic masks were confirmed to be effective. The masks have been placed back into circulation.  “We...

DC Opens COVID Centers Supplying Vaccines, Testing

DC Opens COVID Centers Supplying Vaccines, Testing

By Noelle Cook February 3, 2022

Washington, D.C., will open eight COVID Centers located in each of the eight wards to serve as hubs for District residents to get tested, vaccinated and boosted.  Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced...

Return of Take Out Tuesday Campaign Boosts Local Georgetown Restaurants Amid COVID-19 Surge

Return of Take Out Tuesday Campaign Boosts Local Georgetown Restaurants Amid COVID-19 Surge

By Eli Kales February 3, 2022

Georgetown Main Street has relaunched its Take Out Tuesday campaign for the second consecutive year.  The 10-week campaign, organized by Georgetown Main Street, promotes small business on Wisconsin...

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D.C. to Pilot $1.5 Million Cash Aid Program for New Mothers

By Minoli Ediriweera January 27, 2022

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced a new pilot program to provide direct cash assistance to new and expectant mothers in Wards 5, 7 and 8.  The $1.5 million Strong Families, Strong...

GUSA Passed Resolution To Expand Hybrid Learning

GUSA Passed Resolution To Expand Hybrid Learning

By Samuel Yoo January 27, 2022

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate unanimously passed a resolution demanding hybrid learning options for immunocompromised students at a Jan. 23 meeting.  The resolution...

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