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Georgetown University | Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) announced the creation of the First Fellows program for first-generation limited-income students to provide students mentorship and academic support through a $2.8 million graduate donation on Feb. 26.

College to Launch First-Generation Student Fellowship With $2.8 Million Gift

By Maren Fagan, Academics Desk Editor February 29, 2024

The Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) received a $2.8 million gift to fund the creation of a new first-generation fellowship program, which the university announced Feb. 26.  The...

Georgetown Scholars Program Celebrates First-Generation, Low-Income Students During GSProud Week

Georgetown Scholars Program Celebrates First-Generation, Low-Income Students During GSProud Week

By Anna Lim November 10, 2023

Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) hosted their annual GSProud Week campaign from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 to focus on increasing first-generation, low-income (FGLI) student visibility on campus.  GSP...

GSP To Return to Healy After Months of Student, Graduate Advocacy

GSP To Return to Healy After Months of Student, Graduate Advocacy

By Caitlin McLean October 15, 2021

Georgetown University announced Oct. 11 that the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) could return to its office space in Healy Hall following nearly three months of student protest around the program’s...

GSP To Hold Demonstrations Protesting Relocation From Healy

GSP To Hold Demonstrations Protesting Relocation From Healy

By Caitlin McLean October 7, 2021

The Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) plans to hold protests next week to demonstrate its continued outrage over the program office's relocation from Healy Hall.  Students leaders from GSP, which...

GSP Office Relocation Sparks Outrage Among Students, Graduates

GSP Office Relocation Sparks Outrage Among Students, Graduates

By Caitlin McLean September 1, 2021

Georgetown University students and graduates from the Georgetown Scholars Program have condemned a university decision to relocate the program’s office, raising concerns over accessibility and visibility. Leaders...

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Low-Income Students Utilize University Resources To Navigate Virtual Learning Challenges

By Samuel Ahmed September 25, 2020

Low-income Georgetown University students struggling to balance school and home life under the added pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic have leaned on university resources during the virtual semester.  Students...

VIEWPOINT: Learn Beyond the Classroom

VIEWPOINT: Learn Beyond the Classroom

By Liz Fieschko May 15, 2020

When I first came to Georgetown University, I thought the whole point was the classes I would take. I pushed myself to read all the readings, which led me to spend all my weekends on the lovely third...

ROSENSTEEL: Cherish Discoveries on the Hilltop

By Grant Rosensteel May 15, 2019

My time at Georgetown University has been one of discovery. I have discovered the meaning of friendship, the importance of community, the perks of city life, my passions and, most importantly, myself....

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