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

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

Meghan Twohey at Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington DC

Alumna Megan Twohey Broke the Harvey Weinstein Story That Helped Spark a Movement

In Memoriam

Dec 2014

Remembering Nina Hyde—A Legacy of Hope

#HoyasforOthers 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of Georgetown's Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research , named in honor of renowned Washington Post fashion editor Nina Hyde , who raised...

Hoyas for Others

Nov 2014

Georgetown Couple ‘Stays United’ for Others

Georgetown has been the meeting place for many couples. When these college sweethearts get married, they often pay tribute to the university that brought them together. Mark (C’12) and Ismini...

In Memoriam

Nov 2014

In Memory of Josephine Friedman Ammerman

Josephine Friedman Ammerman , Washington, D.C. native, Hoya parent and longtime Georgetown supporter, died November 7. She was 102. Mrs. Ammerman (Parent’72) shared her life’s passions through...

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Oct 2014

Then & Now Homecoming

It's that time again! Homecoming, Georgetown's largest annual Signature Event, returns October 24-26. As the university continues to change and grow each year, some of our best traditions remain a...

Hoyas for Others

Oct 2014

A Presidential Award for Answering the ‘Call to Service’

In September of this year, Bill Decker (F’97) was honored with the President’s Call to Service Award for his volunteer efforts with international humanitarian relief organization ShelterBox USA. The...

Hoyas for Others

Sep 2014

Gina Ricciardi (B'85, Parent'17) President, Franciscan Charities, Inc.

As an undergraduate student at Georgetown, Gina Ricciardi planned to enter the world of finance for her career. She studied business, and then went on to work in the Corporate Intern Program at...

Alumni Spotlight

Aug 2014

Through a Different Lens: Neil Meyerhoff

When Neil Meyerhoff (L’74) attended Georgetown Law School, he never intended to practice law. Instead, he planned to use his education to further his family’s real estate business. While this career...

Alumni Spotlight

Jul 2014

Alumni Author Spotlight: Summer Thrillers

Knowing your subject matter is a crucial part of creating an entertaining and believable story. This is especially important in the genre of legal thrillers, where a lack of research and accurate...

Alumni Spotlight

Jul 2014

Deirdre Kelly Lavrakas (F’69)

Senior Manager of Production and Teaching Artist, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Having studied at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, Deirdre Lavrakas had no prior acting...

Hoyas for Others

Jul 2014

Bridget Johnson (B’97) Associate Executive Director, Prep for Prep

As a track star in high school, Bridget Johnson had always dreamed of running for a top-tier school, never considering the cost of tuition until it was time to apply. Fortunately, her athletic and...

Alumni Spotlight

Jun 2014

Michael Litton (B’72)

Founder and CEO, Bridge Brands Chocolate Michael Litton found his niche in the multibillion-dollar chocolate industry selling bite-sized gourmet chocolates packaged in personalized tins. Like many of...

Alumni Spotlight

May 2014

Zack Schwab (C’11) and Calvin Andrews (B’11): Co-founders, Givons

When Zack Schwab and Calvin Andrews graduated from Georgetown, they realized they were headed for real-world office jobs and would need to dress like the semi-presentable, newly-minted adults they...

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

Alumna Megan Twohey Broke the Harvey Weinstein Story That Helped Spark a Movement

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Remembering Nina Hyde—A Legacy of Hope

Georgetown Couple ‘Stays United’ for Others

In Memory of Josephine Friedman Ammerman

Then & Now Homecoming

A Presidential Award for Answering the ‘Call to Service’

Gina Ricciardi (B'85, Parent'17) President, Franciscan Charities, Inc.

Through a Different Lens: Neil Meyerhoff

Alumni Author Spotlight: Summer Thrillers

Deirdre Kelly Lavrakas (F’69)

Bridget Johnson (B’97) Associate Executive Director, Prep for Prep

Michael Litton (B’72)

Zack Schwab (C’11) and Calvin Andrews (B’11): Co-founders, Givons

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

Alumna Megan Twohey Broke the Harvey Weinstein Story That Helped Spark a Movement

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