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Vijay Velamoor, Executive in Residence and Special Advisor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, is remembered by a new EMBA merit scholarship created in his honor.

MSB EMBA Program Introduces Merit Scholarship in Honor of Late Advisor

By Pooja Narayan, Graduate Desk Editor April 6, 2025

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (MSB) announced a new scholarship for Executive MBA (EMBA) students March 20 in memoriam of the program’s former executive in residence.  Vijay...

Georgeanne Vartorella is a first-generation college student who attended Georgetown for undergraduate and medical school. Richard Statesir, her husband, is an opthalmologist.

Georgetown Receives Financial Gift to Support Scholarships

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor August 23, 2024

A Georgetown University graduate and her husband have committed to establishing a scholarship fund and grant program, according to an August 22 email from University Provost and Interim President Robert...

Charlie Wang (SFS '24), technology policy researcher and 2024 Rhodes Scholar

Georgetown Alumnus, GU-Q Student Win Rhodes Scholarships

By Kate Hwang December 1, 2023

In a record-breaking year for Georgetown University, the Rhodes Scholarship Committee named two more Hoyas as Rhodes Scholars, awardees of an extremely competitive international scholarship program. Zhicheng...

16 Undergrads Join Pelosi Scholars Cohort

16 Undergrads Join Pelosi Scholars Cohort

By Riley Vakkas December 1, 2023

On Nov. 21, the Paul F. Pelosi Scholars Initiative (PSI) announced its 2024 cohort of 16 Georgetown University students, its largest to date. Since 2019, the PSI has selected annually a group of sophomores...

Georgetown Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar

By Jack Willis November 18, 2023

The Rhodes Scholarship Committee announced the selection of a recent Georgetown University graduate Nov. 11. Thomas Batterman (CAS ’22) will join an international cohort of over 100 students —...

McCourt School Recognizes Five McCourt Scholars

By Hayley Young September 28, 2023

The McCourt School of Public Policy selected five incoming students with diverse policy interests as McCourt Scholars, an annual award for accomplished future policymakers and scholars. This year’s...

Two Georgetown Students Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars

Two Georgetown Students Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars

By Alessia Coluccio April 29, 2023

Two Georgetown students were among 413 U.S. students named Goldwater Scholars for their endeavors in scientific research.  Naomi Greenberg (CAS ’24) and Roma Dhingra (CAS ’24) beat out over...

McCourt Honors Annual McCourt Scholars

McCourt Honors Annual McCourt Scholars

By Mia Streitberger October 6, 2022

Five first-year students in the McCourt School of Public Policy have been selected as the 2022 McCourt Scholars, an annual honor recognizing students who show exceptional promise in the field of policymaking. Announced...

Record Number Of SFS Students, Graduates Receive Pickering Fellowship

Record Number Of SFS Students, Graduates Receive Pickering Fellowship

By Annie Kane March 17, 2022

Seven, a record number of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS) students and graduates, received the 2022 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.  The selective fellowship,...

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Graduate Establishes Sheridan Scholarship Fund to Promote DEI at MSB

By Samantha Sinutko February 24, 2022

A Georgetown University graduate instituted a new merit-based scholarship fund for Master of Business Administration (MBA) students at the McDonough School of Business (MSB) to promote diversity, equity...

McCourt’s Scholars Program for Veterans to Expand after $200,000 Donation

McCourt’s Scholars Program for Veterans to Expand after $200,000 Donation

By Samantha Sinutko February 3, 2022

A $200,000 donation to the McCourt School of Public Policy’s scholarship program will help expand the program to support nine military-connected students. Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP), a non-profit...

NHS Dean Brian Floyd Appointed as Benjamin A. Gilman International Program Advisor Ambassador

NHS Dean Brian Floyd Appointed as Benjamin A. Gilman International Program Advisor Ambassador

By Laetitia Haddad December 3, 2021

A member of Georgetown University’s faculty will serve as one of the first advisors for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Program.  The U.S. Department of State facilitates study abroad endeavors...

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