Georgetown University

Georgetown's School of Foreign Service Celebrates 100 Years of Educating Global Leaders

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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More than more than one hundred leaders in the foreign policy community including former and current top ranking U.S. officials and foreign leaders will convene in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the centennial of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service (SFS).

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  • More than more than one hundred leaders in the foreign policy community including former and current top ranking U.S. officials and foreign leaders will convene in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the centennial of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service (SFS).
  • Founded in 1919, five years before the creation of the U.S. Foreign Service in 1924, the Walsh School of Foreign Service prepares future leaders to make the world safer, more equitable, more prosperous, and more peaceful.
  • The Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), founded in 1919, is a premier school of international affairs.
  • SFS provides a rigorous education grounded in both theory and practice while instilling the Jesuit value of service.

Georgetown University to Host "Sport at the Service of Humanity" Conference

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Friday, November 1, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Georgetown University announced that it will host the Sport at the Service of Humanity (SSH) Conference on November 6-8, 2019 on the university's Washington, DC campus.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Georgetown University announced that it will host the Sport at the Service of Humanity (SSH) Conference on November 6-8, 2019 on the university's Washington, DC campus.
  • Inspired by His Holiness Pope Francis, Sport at the Service of Humanity is the only global sport and multi-faith movement.
  • The Georgetown conference is expected to bring together speakers and attendees who are leaders in sports, education, faith and media.
  • For more information about Georgetown University, visit Georgetown.edu or connect with Georgetown on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

APIC recognizes MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as a new 'Program of Distinction' Designee

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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The assessment team found MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to demonstrate a culture of open communication and interdepartmental collaboration that fosters patient safety.

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  • The assessment team found MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to demonstrate a culture of open communication and interdepartmental collaboration that fosters patient safety.
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital joins Vanderbilt University Medical Center as part of the first cohort of facilities recognized by APIC.
  • "Patient safety is our first priority," said Dr. Lisa Boyle, vice president of Medical Affairs at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 licensed beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C.

LCS Foundation Gives $100,000 to Georgetown University for Graduate Program in Senior Living Administration

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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The Foundation supports the education and professional development of students pursuing careers in the field of senior living.

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  • The Foundation supports the education and professional development of students pursuing careers in the field of senior living.
  • The Georgetown University curriculum represents the only known graduate concentration dedicated exclusively to preparing the next generation of leaders for careers in the rapidly growing senior living industry.
  • "The development of the next generation of leaders is one of the core focuses of the LCS Foundation," says Ed Kenny, LCS Foundation president.
  • The university's inaugural class of students is completing a course in Senior Living Management & Operations during the Fall 2019 semester.

Girls Who Invest Scholars From 63 Colleges and Universities Secure Internships at Elite Investment Firms in U.S., Canada, UK

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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Through the academic program, scholars are equipped with the industry knowledge and financial, technical, and soft business skills required to excel during their internships.

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  • Through the academic program, scholars are equipped with the industry knowledge and financial, technical, and soft business skills required to excel during their internships.
  • The 2019 cohort of GWI Scholars will enter their junior year of college this fall, but their similarities end there.
  • The 2019 cohort comprises students from 63 colleges and universities, including Yale University, Harvard University, the University of Southern California, Georgetown University, and the University of Virginia.
  • The organizations Summer Intensive Program (SIP) enables college students to explore investment management careers through four weeks of education at elite universities followed by a six-week paid internship at one of nearly 100 elite investment management firms.

Great Business Schools Releases National Rankings of Business Bachelor's Degree Programs

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Monday, July 15, 2019
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The Top 3 Best Business Bachelor's Programs for 2019 are: 1) The Georgia Institute of Technology; 2) University of Notre Dame; 3) Georgetown University.

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  • The Top 3 Best Business Bachelor's Programs for 2019 are: 1) The Georgia Institute of Technology; 2) University of Notre Dame; 3) Georgetown University.
  • The Top 3 Online Fire Science Bachelor's Programs for 2019 are: 1) University of Florida; 2) Northeastern University; 3) Rutgers University.
  • Great Business Schools doesn't get caught up about which schools are the "best."
  • They focus on what makes business schools great places for students to learn and grow.

National Black MBA Association® Hosts High Achieving High School Students at Leaders of Tomorrow® Summit at Georgetown University

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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More than 130 students from across the country traveled to participate in the 2019 National Black MBA Association Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Summit at Georgetown University for leadership training and academic workshops from June 26th to June 30th.

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  • More than 130 students from across the country traveled to participate in the 2019 National Black MBA Association Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Summit at Georgetown University for leadership training and academic workshops from June 26th to June 30th.
  • Today, LOT has evolved into a comprehensive programmatic approach for providing leadership development skills to high school youth.
  • The National Black MBA Association is appreciative of the support of this years Leaders of Tomorrow contributing sponsors: FedEx, Marriott International, Arconic Foundation, Nike, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and to their collegiate partners, Georgetown University and Howard University School of Business.
  • NBMBAA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional member-based organization which leads in the creation of educational and career opportunities for black professionals.

Liaison Announces Jeff Selingo As Keynote Speaker For 2019 User Conference

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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WATERTOWN, Mass., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Liaison is proud to announce that Jeffrey J. Selingo, best-selling author of books such as College (Un)Bound and award-winning columnist for the Washington Post and the Atlantic, will give the keynote address at the 2019 Liaison User Conference.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Liaison is proud to announce that Jeffrey J. Selingo, best-selling author of books such as College (Un)Bound and award-winning columnist for the Washington Post and the Atlantic, will give the keynote address at the 2019 Liaison User Conference.
  • He is also the founding director of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership, a partnership between Arizona State University and Georgetown University.
  • "We are excited to welcome Jeff to Boston and look forward to connecting him with higher education professionals and Liaison product users from around the country," says George Haddad, founder and CEO of Liaison.
  • The Liaison User Conference serves the community of admissions and enrollment professionals using solutions developed by Liaison including WebAdMIT, the Enrollment Marketing Platform (EMP), SlideRoom, Time2Track and 40 different centralized application services (CAS).

Senator Ed Markey to Announce Legislation on Children's Media at Common Sense Truth About Tech Conference

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
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Senator Markey's new legislation, called the Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act will be outlined at the second annual Truth About Tech Conference today at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

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  • Senator Markey's new legislation, called the Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act will be outlined at the second annual Truth About Tech Conference today at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
  • "Comprehensive legislation on children's media is a step toward addressing the much larger and more pressing reality we all face today: the growing influence of tech on our kids and its unintended consequences," said Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense.
  • "While kids' technology use and media consumption have exploded in recent years, our laws have failed to keep pace," said Senator Markey.
  • Senator Markey is announcing the Kids Internet Design and Safety Act today at the second annual Truth About Tech Conference in Washington D.C., hosted by Common Sense and Georgetown University.

NRL, Georgetown School of Foreign Service Talk Autonomous Systems

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Naval Research Laboratory hosted students from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service for a two-day academic exchange with a classroom lecture and tour of the Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research facilities (LASR), Feb. 26-27.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory hosted students from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service for a two-day academic exchange with a classroom lecture and tour of the Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research facilities (LASR), Feb. 26-27.
  • Karen Swider-Lyons, Ph.D., Director of the Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR) at NRL, talked about autonomous systems research with the Georgetown students.
  • For the second-day of the academic exchange, Georgetown students traveled to NRL's DC-campus to tour LASR's facilities.
  • They visited specialized facilities supporting autonomous systems research including intelligent autonomy, human-autonomous system interactions, sensor systems, power and energy systems.