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Alumnus and Professor Samuel Visner (SFS’76) Dedicates Legacy to the Study of Cybersecurity and International Affairs at SFS
Through programs like the Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA) major and the Center for Security and Emerging Technology, the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) is known for its robust academic offerings and research focus on cyberspace and technology. Samuel Visner’s (SFS’76) storied career as a practitioner, businessman, SFS student, and professor, however, reflects…
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The All-Volunteer Force at 50: Civil-Military Challenges and Opportunities
Co-sponsored by the Center for Security Studies and the America in the World Consortium, this conference investigated America’s relationship with its armed forces. The conference featured a keynote address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks; a fireside chat with Admiral (Ret) Michael Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and a…
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Georgetown MSFS Celebrates 100 Years with Gala Dinner and Programming
Georgetown’s Master of Science in Foreign Service Program (MSFS) capped off its centennial year in December 2022 with a weekend of events bringing alumni, students, faculty and special guests together to celebrate the program’s unique role in educating global leaders dedicated to foreign service. The celebration included a gala dinner at the United States Institute…
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Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte Calls for Russia to Be Held Accountable for Acts in Ukraine at SFS Event
On January 17, 2023, SFS welcomed Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte to the Hilltop for a chance to engage with students and discuss the need for transatlantic cooperation in the face of rising global challenges — among them, growing Russian aggression and providing continued military support to Ukraine. The event was hosted by…
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Video: MSFS at 100 Years
MSFS started in 1922 — 100 years ago — with a mission: to prepare our students to successfully engage with dynamic global challenges and opportunities. In this video, students and SFS leaders highlight the history, mission, community and far-reaching contributions of MSFS alumni as the world faces a new set of challenges that graduates will…
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Video: MSFS Centennial Honorees
The MSFS Centennial Awards recognize a small group of distinguished alumni, thought to have best embodied the program’s guiding principles of leadership, creativity, ethics, service and inclusion. The MSFS Centennial Gala on December 2, 2022 honored six MSFS alumni: Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir (MSFS’94),Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat (MSFS’80), Nicole Bibbins Sedaca (MSFS’97), Raja Karthikeya Gundu…
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Celebrating diversity in education during International Education Week
This week, campuses around the world are celebrating International Education Week (IEW). IEW is an initiative supported by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. As one of the world’s leading programs in foreign affairs and the first ever school of…
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Introducing the 2022-2023 MSFS Reps
Our MSFS student representatives (often affectionately referred to as “the reps”) are an integral part of the MSFS community. Our student reps have been key organizers for coordinating community building events for their classmates and ensuring that every member of the MSFS community feels connected to the program. They have brought the community together through…
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MSFS Hosts Key Actors to Discuss the Venezuelan Crisis
Last week, MSFS hosted key figures involved in researching and addressing the crisis in Venezuela including Secretary of the OAS, Luis Almagro, U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, James Story, Ambassador of Venezuela to the U.S., Carlos Vecchio, and Dr. Fabiana Perera from the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. Our esteemed presenters drew on…
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Alumni Spotlight: Taking an MSFS Degree to New Heights
Despite our common association with the U.S. Foreign Service due to our name, an MSFS degree can be incredibly versatile and lead to a whole range of careers outside of foreign service. We spoke with a recent alum who is taking his MSFS degree to whole new heights: outer space! Nathan Kumar (MSFS ’22) began…