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SFS, MSB Partner for Major, Fellowship

SFS, MSB Partner for Major, Fellowship

By Toby Hung January 13, 2015

The McDonough School of Business and the School of Foreign Service have launched a pilot version of the Global Business Fellows program and a global business major, which both begin this semester. The...

SFS Dean Committee Begins Review

By Andrew Wallender December 5, 2014

For the fourth time in 44 years, the School of Foreign Service is in the process of searching for a new dean. University President John J. DeGioia appointed a group of 17 professors, students and other...

Former Professor Hagel Resigns Administration Post

By Kshithij Shrinath November 24, 2014

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, a former Georgetown professor, announced his resignation at a press conference at the White House Monday morning. “It’s been the greatest privilege of my life —...

SFS Offers Credit to Interns

By Charlotte Allen November 18, 2014

The School of Foreign Service will offer a one-credit, pass-fail course next semester that will grant academic credit to SFS students who hold internships. This course, which is aimed toward juniors...

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The struggle for students to find a table in the Intercultural Center Galleria will continue as efforts to create new study spaces in the ICC have slowed.

Plans Stall for ICC Study Space

By Natalie LaRue November 4, 2014

Although the Office of Planning and Facilities Management announced plans to renovate the Intercultural Center to create new study spaces for students in the School of Foreign Service in February,...

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SFS Dean Carol Lancaster (SFS ’64) is remembered as integral to the SFS throughout the past half-century. Above: Lancaster speaking at commencement in 2013.

Lancaster, Pillar of the SFS, Dies at 72

By Mallika Sen October 24, 2014

For over half a century, the School of Foreign Service and Carol Lancaster (SFS ’64) were intrinsically entwined. Among myriad notable alumni, Lancaster, who died Oct. 22 at the age of 72, shined...

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Carol Lancaster (SFS '64) at SFS commencement exercises in 2013.

Former SFS Dean Carol Lancaster Dies at 72

By Mallika Sen October 22, 2014

Carol Lancaster (SFS ’64), former dean of the School of Foreign Service, died early this morning, University President John J. DeGioia announced in a campus-wide email. She was 72. “I can only...

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Security studies professor Colin Kahl will serve as Vice President Joe Biden’s top national security adviser.

SFS Professor Tapped as Top Biden Aide

By Maureen Tabet October 10, 2014

Vice President Joe Biden appointed security studies professor Colin Kahl as his top national security adviser on Sept. 26. The formal position title is Deputy Assistant to the President and National...

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Harmonie Kobanghe (SFS ’15) spent 10 weeks travelling the globe this summer.

Senior Travels World on Circumnavigators Grant

By Matthew Larson October 10, 2014

Around the world in 70 days — this refrain describes Harmonie Kobanghe’s summer (SFS ’15) after winning the Raymond Dinsmore Fellowship from the Circumnavigators Foundation. Kobanghe was awarded...

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Degrees Bought in Bulk

By The Editorial Board September 23, 2014

The looming specters of debt and the difficulty of finding a job can be thoroughly potent in dissuading students from committing even more money and time to a graduate degree. While these are harsh...

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Former Ambassador to Yemen Barbara Bodine became the director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy on July 1, after a 33-year career with the United States Foreign Service.

Career Diplomat Charts Future for Institute

By Mallika Sen August 29, 2014

Ambassador Barbara Bodine joined the School of Foreign Service as the director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy on July 1. The former ambassador to Yemen left the United States Foreign Service...

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Commencement 2014 in Photos

By The Hoya Staff May 17, 2014

Georgetown College School of Nursing and Health Studies School of Foreign Service McDonough School of Business  

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