News & Events
At the School of Foreign Service, we are committed to enhancing your academic experience at Georgetown
We offer a range of events in which you can engage with the subject of international affairs and special guests who impact the very issues you study.
We also keep you informed about the latest news from our faculty, students and alumni, and we highlight the expertise of our faculty on the most pressing issues of the day through research news, explainers and analysis.
Latest news
Discover the latest news stories and updates from the School of Foreign Service.
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SFS welcomes General Timothy Haugh to Security Studies Program
Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service welcomes retired Air Force General Timothy D. Haugh to the school as a Distinguished Fellow in Residence within the Security Studies Program (SSP). Gen. Haugh…
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SFS Graduate Orientation 2025
Welcome to Georgetown, new SFS graduate students! On August 20, students from 10 of our graduate programs came together for orientation. In a plenary session in Gaston Hall, they heard…
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Priscila Putzulu (LAS’26) spends her summer engaging energy, justice and community at Casa Pueblo
In the mountains of Puerto Rico, Priscila Putzulu (CAS’25, LAS’26), a graduate student in SFS’s Master of Arts in Latin American Studies program, spent her summer at Casa Pueblo, a…
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Summer 2025 Practicum Roundup: M.A. International Migration & Refugees
This summer, the inaugural cohort of the Master of Arts in International Migration and Refugees program completed their summer practicum, a required 8 to 10-week internship with a refugee or…
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The future of foreign aid: doing less with less
Jeremy Konyndyk (MSFS’03) urges the humanitarian sector to use this drastic funding shortage to do with less by focusing on localization, rethinking the humanitarian financial architecture and mustering the political…
Upcoming events
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Pivot to Business
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Reciprocity Rings (10 am EST)
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Dean’s Coffee Chats
Coffee Chats provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with influential professionals and successful alumni who have made significant impacts in their fields. During these informal gatherings, you can ask questions about their experiences and gain valuable insights.
Diplomatic Ball
The Diplomatic Ball is an annual black-tie event uniting our students, alumni, faculty and members of the diplomatic community. Taking place every spring at a prestigious location in Washington, DC, the Diplomatic Ball is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.
Commencement
Get details about Commencement at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Whether you are a graduating student or a family member, learn important information about the schedule, logistics and what to expect at your School of Foreign Service graduation ceremony.