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Georgetown Lombardi Survivorship Research Initiative Hosts Health Equity in Cancer Care Seminar

Georgetown Lombardi Survivorship Research Initiative Hosts Health Equity in Cancer Care Seminar

By Taylor Young January 17, 2024

A professor and cancer expert presented a talk on equity in cancer treatment at Georgetown University on Jan. 12. The Georgetown Survivorship Research Initiative hosted Dr. Cardinale Smith, Chief Medical...

VIEWPOINT: Act on Affirmative Action Now

VIEWPOINT: Act on Affirmative Action Now

By Nestory Ngolle September 15, 2023

On June 29, 2023, a group of nine adults, averaging 63 years of age, gathered and reached a controversial consensus that would impact the lives of people 40 years younger than themselves.  The...

Admissions Future Uncertain After SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Admissions Future Uncertain After SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision this summer limiting the use of race-based affirmative action in college admissions, the Department of Education (DOE) has issued new admissions guidance to...

RIVERS: Invest in Equitable Solar Power

RIVERS: Invest in Equitable Solar Power

By Grace Rivers April 30, 2023

In February 2021, President Joe Biden’s administration officially rejoined the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, and thus established greenhouse gas emission reduction targets....

New Center for Health Equity Advances Medical Justice Efforts

New Center for Health Equity Advances Medical Justice Efforts

By Sydney Hudson April 19, 2023

Georgetown University launched the Center for Health Equity to prepare both graduate and undergraduate students for careers that prioritize community health and reduce health disparities. The creation...

New Law Center Fellowship Connects Hoyas to Capitol Hill

New Law Center Fellowship Connects Hoyas to Capitol Hill

By Jack Willis April 13, 2023

For many law school graduates, working on Capitol Hill is an out-of-reach dream because of low salaries and a high cost of living. The Capitol Hill Fellowship Program, a new initiative from the Georgetown...

EDITORIAL: Democratize the Housing Process

EDITORIAL: Democratize the Housing Process

By The Editorial Board February 24, 2023

Georgetown University’s housing selection process is a constant source of stress for many students, and this year is no different. Especially in light of the significant changes to housing that are...

VIEWPOINT: Prioritize Equitable Applications

VIEWPOINT: Prioritize Equitable Applications

By Anya Karumanchi December 2, 2022

As application deadlines approach for the future Georgetown University Class of 2027, memories of my own application season come flooding back. During some point in the admissions process, as applicants...

SFS DEI Student Ambassadors Recruit Underrepresented Applicants

SFS DEI Student Ambassadors Recruit Underrepresented Applicants

By Laetitia Haddad March 3, 2022

The first cohort of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Ambassadors aims to make the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) a more equitable space through advocacy and student recruitment.  The...

Book Advocates for Increased Diversity and Inclusion in Diplomacy

Book Advocates for Increased Diversity and Inclusion in Diplomacy

By Akashdiya Chakraborty February 24, 2022

Examining diversity, equity and inclusion is crucial for effective conflict prevention and diplomatic solutions, according to a new book titled “Untapped Power: Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion for...

Georgetown University School of Medicine Implements New DEI Track

Georgetown University School of Medicine Implements New DEI Track

By Minoli Ediriweera October 29, 2021

The Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM) will launch a new academic track focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...

VIEWPOINT: Advocate for DC Statehood

VIEWPOINT: Advocate for DC Statehood

By Brian Zhu March 18, 2021

Every four years, on Jan. 6, Congress certifies the Electoral College votes for the next president of the United States. For every election in living memory, the Electoral College certification process...

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