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The Georgetown University department of history elected Fr. David Collins, S.J., as its new chair for a three-year term, pending approval by the university president.

Fr. David Collins Elected History Department Chair

By Mason J. Friesen, Special to The Hoya February 13, 2025

Fr. David Collins, S.J., will be the new chair of the Georgetown University department of history, pending approval by the university president. The department unanimously elected Collins, an associate...

Georgetown University history professor Maurice Jackson narrates how Washington, D.C., musicians and athletes have combated racial discrimination through unity and empowerment in his new book, published Feb. 3.

GU History Professor’s Book Chronicles Role of Music, Sports in DC Racial Equality Fight

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor February 6, 2025

A Georgetown University history professor published a new book Feb. 3 narrating the impact of musicians and athletes on combating racial discrimination in Washington, D.C. Maurice Jackson, who is also...

Georgetown history professor Timothy Newfield received €10 million to the plague's differential toll on medieval Europe as part of a research team, building on interdisciplinary research and knowledge about disease from the COVID-19 pandemic, the university announced on Nov. 26.

History Professor Receives 10 Million Euros to Study Plague’s Uneven Spread

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor December 5, 2024

A Georgetown University history professor received €10 million to study the spread of the plague in medieval Europe as part of a research team, the university announced Nov. 26. Professor Timothy...

Chatelain Recognized for Passion, Innovation

By Lucy Pash May 15, 2016

Within her first four years at Georgetown, history professor Marcia Chatelain – the recipient of this year’s College Academic Council Honors Teaching Award – has established herself as a passionate,...

Celebrated European History Professor Dies at 78

By Dawn Hu March 12, 2010

The university lost a distinguished member of its community as professor Richard Stites of the history department in the School of Foreign Service passed away on March 7 surrounded by family and friends...

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