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Fulbright Program Names Georgetown a Top Producer of Awardees

Fulbright Program Names Georgetown a Top Producer of Awardees

By Minoli Ediriweera March 17, 2022

Georgetown University produced the second highest number of United States Fulbright Student Program awardees among institutions of higher education, with 26 students and graduates chosen within the past...

Ward 8 Hospital to Provide Trauma Care to Ward 7, 8 Residents

Ward 8 Hospital to Provide Trauma Care to Ward 7, 8 Residents

By Minoli Ediriweera March 3, 2022

Washington, D.C. officials and ​​Universal Health Services started construction Feb. 17 on the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Ward 8, which is set to become the first trauma center east of...

DC Residents Raise Concerns Over Quality of Free KN95 Masks

DC Residents Raise Concerns Over Quality of Free KN95 Masks

By Minoli Ediriweera February 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. residents have raised concerns about the authenticity of free KN95 masks distributed by District officials. The issue was first reported by The Eagle, American University’s student...

Georgetown Course Highlights Diverse Perspectives of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Georgetown Course Highlights Diverse Perspectives of the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Minoli Ediriweera February 3, 2022

A course offered in fall 2021, titled “How To End A Pandemic,” highlights the impact individuals from various sectors had on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.    Rebecca Katz,...

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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...

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate In Effect in DC

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate In Effect in DC

By Minoli Ediriweera January 20, 2022

Patrons must show proof of vaccination at many public indoor establishments in Washington, D.C., including restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues.  The vaccine mandate went into effect...

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...

Darnall 1st-Floor Rooms Flooded, Residents’ Items Damaged

Darnall 1st-Floor Rooms Flooded, Residents’ Items Damaged

By Minoli Ediriweera October 8, 2021

At approximately 10:45 a.m. Sept. 30, Darnall Hall first-floor resident Joe Massaua (SFS ’25) was shocked to witness a flood in progress outside his dorm room.  “I was doing homework in another...

Georgetown Professor Receives Global Health Treaty Grant

Georgetown Professor Receives Global Health Treaty Grant

By Minoli Ediriweera September 24, 2021

A Georgetown University Medical Center professor is planning to develop a global health treaty to combat future pandemics after being awarded an international peace and security research grant.  Alexandra...

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