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Wikimedia Commons | Welcome Corps on Campus, a pathway program for refugee students designed by the U.S. State Department and the Presidents Alliance, hosted its public launch in Copley Formal Lounge on Sept. 12.

Georgetown Hosts Launch of U.S. State Department Pathway Program for Refugee Students

By Ranee Brady September 22, 2023

Georgetown University hosted the first public event of a recently established U.S. State Department program that aims to support refugee students in their pursuit of higher education and resettlement...

US Ambassador to Mongolia Discusses Diversity, Inclusion in Foreign Service

By An Nguyen April 15, 2023

The U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Richard Buangan discussed his experience representing the United States as a Filipino American, the importance of authenticity and the significance of nuance in public...

State Department Representative Speaks on Equity in Diplomacy

State Department Representative Speaks on Equity in Diplomacy

By Jack Willis January 27, 2023

A representative from the U.S. Department of State discussed embracing identity in the foreign service as part of the Diverse Diplomacy Leaders Speaker Series, an initiative that connects Georgetown University...

Protesters Against Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia, Demonstrate on Wisconsin

Protesters Against Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia, Demonstrate on Wisconsin

By Anna Ferrazzi March 5, 2021

A seemingly endless line of cars marked with red and yellow balloons and flags made its way down Wisconsin Avenue on Feb. 27 in protest of the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Protesters...

JAIME MOORE-CARRILLO FOR THE HOYA | Students and faculty appealed to the university for help in facilitating the return of Liu and his sister.

Students, Faculty Urge GU To Work To Return Liu Siblings to US

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo November 22, 2019

Georgetown University students and faculty deliberated over strategies and encouraged the university to attempt to accelerate the return of Victor Liu (COL ’21) and his sister, who are being prevented...

MARGARET FOUBERG FOR THE HOYA | A Feb. 6 panel of former diplomats called for increased dialogue between governments and civilians affected by international crises as well as a remodeling of the U.S. State Departments recruitment techniques.

Former Diplomats Urge Civil Engagement, Defense of Refugees

By Victoria Liu February 14, 2019

The United States should shift the focus of diplomacy efforts to engage with civilians affected by international crises, former diplomats said at a Feb. 6 panel. The panel, which was a part of the...

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Three Hoyas received the prestigious Rangel Fellowship this year.

Rangel Fellowship Awarded to 2 Georgetown Students, 1 Alumna

By Katrina Schmidt January 12, 2018

Two Georgetown seniors and one alumna received the competitive 2018 Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship, a State Department program that provides financial support to students pursuing careers in the...

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Former Counselor of the Department of State Kristie Kenney is slated to teach a course in the School of Foreign Service this spring.

Former State Department Official to Teach SFS Leadership Course

By Emma Kotfica November 6, 2017

Former Counselor of the State Department Kristie Kenney is slated to teach a one-credit course on leadership development at Georgetown in the spring 2018 semester. Kenney held the State Department’s...

Q&A: New MSFS Director McEldowney Urges Optimism About Future of Diplomacy

Q&A: New MSFS Director McEldowney Urges Optimism About Future of Diplomacy

By Jesus Rodriguez September 22, 2017

Despite living in a “more fractious” world, students looking for a career in diplomacy should continue to pursue their dreams, said Ambassador Nancy McEldowney, the new director for the Masters in...

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Following SFS Letter, State Department Reinstates Diplomacy Fellowships

By Jesus Rodriguez June 29, 2017

The U.S. Department of State has reversed its decision to suspend two classes of the Thomas R. Pickering and Charles B. Rangel international affairs fellowships, upholding its prior commitment to hire...

VIEWPOINT: Valuing Philosophy in Foreign Policy

By Matt Hinson May 16, 2017

After just over 100 days, the White House faces clear foreign policy challenges. Real estate mogul-turned-President Donald Trump has tried his hand at addressing various international crises, authorizing...

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Secretary of State John Kerry spoke on the need for increased oversight of the world’s oceans and a panel of international advocates addressed global regulations in the “Our Ocean, One Future Leadership Summit.”

Kerry, Grenier Defend World’s Oceans

By Ellen Baker September 20, 2016

Secretary of State John Kerry and actor and environmentalist Adrian Grenier joined youth environmental leaders in Gaston Hall to advocate for increased awareness and regulation of the world’s oceans...

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