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Women on the Wall: Honoring an Underappreciated Legacy

More Than a Meal

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Elizabeth Nalunga and Kaya Henderson on stage at the Black Alumni Summit gala

Nov 2019

We, Too, Are Georgetown: Black Alumni Summit Attendees Discuss, Celebrate What It Means to be a Hoya

This year’s event spotlighted the passion, purpose, and impact of Georgetown’s Black undergraduate and graduate alumni community.

Pearl Sandick, Kathryne Sparks Woodle, Abigail Fraeman and Katherine Freese sitting at a table during a panel discussion

Jun 2019

Alumna Who Discovered Evidence of Dark Matter Inspires Global Symposium

A symposium honoring Vera Rubin (G’54), one of the most important American astrophysicists of the 20th century, took place this week at Georgetown, where she received a Ph.D. and began her career as a researcher and professor.

Georgetown students in caps and gowns gathered at 2019 Commencement Ceremonies

Jun 2019

Commencement 2019

Georgetown celebrated the achievements of its graduating students and the faculty, family, and friends who support and inspire them during 2019 Commencement Weekend, May 16-19.

A panel at Georgetown University's 2019 Women’s Forum

Apr 2019

Georgetown Law Alumnae, Professors Make 2019 Women’s Forum a Success

More than 60 female ambassadors pose together seated and standing in a photo in Riggs Library.

Mar 2019

Female Power: Current Alumnae Ambassadors, Diplomats Reflect on Leadership Roles

Current and former diplomats, including 12 Georgetown alumnae, shared perspectives on women’s roles in shaping communities around the globe ahead of International Women’s Day, March 8.

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Nov 2017

Black Alumni Summit Brings Thought Leadership to Campus

Alumni community discusses racial justice, arts, philanthropy, and more Alumnus Ayo Aruleba (C’17), Professors Soyica Colbert (C’01) and Marcia Chatelain, and Mélisande Short-Colomb (C’21)—a current...

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