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NASA Geography Expert Talks Climate-Friendly Farming in Africa

NASA Geography Expert Talks Climate-Friendly Farming in Africa

By Marwa Katir February 1, 2024

Georgetown University’s Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program hosted the Loewy Lecture in Technology and International Affairs on Jan. 25, featuring a presentation about the impact...

FILE PHOTO: JULIA ALVEY FOR THE HOYA| The Medieval Studies program will expose students writing a thesis to diverse cultures through a mandatory senior seminar starting next fall.

Medieval Studies Renamed to Reflect Global Approach

By Afua Nyantakyi April 5, 2019

The medieval studies program was renamed the global medieval studies program as it diversifies its curriculum by including countries outside Western Europe, director Sarah McNamer announced in a March...

ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY SHAMBAUGH

Portraits That Defy a President

By The Hoya Staff January 19, 2018

    The Hoya spoke with five members of the Georgetown community — from Haiti, South Sudan, El Salvador and Cameroon — who shared their thoughts on the president’s remarks and...

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Exploring ‘Visionary’ at the National Museum of African Art

By Alexandra Brunjes October 31, 2017

“Our primary goal is simply, ‘Look closely, see further,’” said Kevin Dumouchelle, exhibit co-curator, during the press preview for the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art’s upcoming...

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Speakers at the second annual Georgetown Africa Business Conference discussed the large potential for economic growth on the African continent in the Lohrfink Auditorium on Feb. 4.

Conference Promotes Businesses in Africa

By Megan Carey February 10, 2017

The Vice President for Africa at the World Bank Makhtar Diop stressed the need to focus on Africa’s enormous global economic potential at the second annual Georgetown Africa Business Conference in...

VIEWPOINT: Putting Politics Before Justice

By Ken Opalo November 14, 2016

Last month, South Africa announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. The decision came only days after Burundi announced that it would also leave the court. This brings the number of...

COURTESY AFRICA BUSINESS CONFERENCE TEAM
John Vitalo, the Chief Executive Officer of financial services holding company Atlas Mara, ended the Africa Business conference with his closing remarks regarding Africas population growth, which he believes will position the continent for rapid economic development in coming decades.

Conference Addresses African Business Potential

By Lisa Burgoa February 12, 2016

Over 300 people from countries as far as Haiti, Nigeria and Uganda flocked to the Rafik B. Hariri Building on Feb. 6 for the inaugural Georgetown Africa Business Conference. Hosted by Georgetown’s...

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Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair talked development in Africa in Gaston Hall Thursday.

Blair Talks Global Governance

By Kristen Fedor April 24, 2015

Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair discussed the importance of implementing effective governance and the role of the international community in African development...

How to Study Abroad in D.C.

How to Study Abroad in D.C.

By Marina Smith and Marina Smith February 8, 2015

The application for studying abroad in Fall 2015 is quickly approaching on Feb. 10. However, we realize that for some of you, the very thought of filling out yet another application might inspire...

Ebola Outbreak Shows Disparity in Resources

By Ali Carter September 5, 2014

How many handshakes do you think happen in Washington, D.C., every day? Used in business deals, among friends and between politicians, a handshake is a nearly universal sign of greeting in the Western...

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Sirleaf addresses the media in London in Nov. 2012.

Ebola Crisis Postpones Africa Business Forum

By Mallika Sen July 31, 2014

The Ebola crisis in western Africa has prompted the postponement of "The Future of Development and Business in Africa," an Aug. 4 forum that was to feature Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The...

GIRA Grant Funds Grad Students’ Debate Initiative in Africa

By Lacey Henry February 28, 2013

Kelvin Moyaka, a former student at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Nairobi, Kenya, always avoided public speaking until his school began participating in regular debate competitions. “This made my English...

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