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A Transformative Journey: Claudia Gonzalez’s UNHCR Internship in Mexico
When Claudia Gonzalez and Jared Stein, second-year students at the Global Human Development Program (GHD) at Georgetown University, started their internship journey with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Mexico, it wasn’t just a summer placement, but a step into the fields that they are passionate about. “I’ve always been drawn to understanding refugee and…
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Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta brings EU expertise to the Hilltop
This semester, former Italian prime minister and the European Union’s “single market czar” Enrico Letta joins the SFS as the Anne Dias Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Euro-American Affairs. A life-long politician and academic, Letta most recently served as leader of the Italian Democratic Party from 2021 to 2023. His current research, commissioned by the EU,…
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SFS Faculty 2023 Books Innovate and Inspire
In 2023, faculty members at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) have produced cutting-edge books that address a diverse array of global challenges. These works offer innovative methodologies and draw on rich source material to provide fresh perspectives on diplomacy, politics, public health, anthropology, economics, history and community development. As the landscape of global…
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Esteban Morales Herrera (CLAS’24) draws on peacemaking experience to pursue transitional justice at SFS
For over half a century, Colombia’s civil conflict has devastated the country, taking the lives of tens of thousands of Colombians and subjecting millions more to violent crimes. 2016 marked a turning point in this conflict—the Colombian government signed a historic peace accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The agreement led to…
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SFS senior researching conflict wins 2024 Marshall Scholarship
Georgetown senior Hari Choudhari (SFS ‘24), who studies community-centric peacebuilding practices, is among the five Georgetown students and alumni receiving a prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship. Choudhari joins the 51 Marshall scholars selected this year to study at a U.K. institution. The Georgetown Center for Research and Fellowships oversees the Marshall Scholarship and several other UK fellowships, guiding…
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Georgetown alumnus and early childhood advocate wins 2024 Marshall scholarship
Michael Lundgren (SFS’22), a Georgetown alumnus dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education, has won the 2024 Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious fellowship program for scholars who demonstrate academic excellence. Lundgren joins four other Hoyas who have also been named 2024 Marshall Scholars – marking the first time Georgetown has ever produced five or more…
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SFS senior wins Marshall Scholarship, hoping to advance educational equity
Adrian Ali-Caccamo (SFS‘24), a senior and advocate for equity in U.S. education, has won the 2024 Marshall Scholarship. Ali-Caccamo is among 51 Marshall Scholarship recipients nationwide, and he joins the ranks of the five Georgetown students and alumni who have received the scholarship this year. The Marshall selects outstanding students from around the world who…
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SFS alumna advocating for water justice wins Marshall Scholarship
Anya Wahal (SFS‘23), a dedicated advocate for water justice, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship. Wahal joins a cohort of 51 scholars nationwide who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, including the four other Georgetown students and alumni who have received the scholarship this year. The Georgetown Center for Research and Fellowships oversees the Marshall Scholarship…
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President Joko Widodo’s Historic Visit to SFS: Elevating U.S.-Indonesia Ties
On November 13, 2023, President Joko Widodo, commonly known as President Jokowi, visited Georgetown University, where he delivered his only public address in Washington, DC. The event took place prior to his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, which marked the elevation of the U.S.-Indonesia relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Before assuming the presidency…
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SFS Announces New Master’s Degrees in Environment and International Migration, Refugees
The School of Foreign Service is launching two new master’s degrees, which are now accepting applications for students to begin their studies in August 2024. The Master of Arts in International Migration and Refugees is led by SFS’s Institute for the Study of International Migration, and the Master of Science in Environment and International Affairs…