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MSFS Reflects on Juneteenth
As the Georgetown community honors Juneteenth, George E. Shambaugh–the Director of the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program–and Shanta Devarajan–Professor of the Practice of International Development and Chair of the MSFS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee–reflect on the importance of Juneteenth and the steps MSFS has taken foster greater diversity and opportunity in our program. Dear
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Student Spotlight: 2022 Georgetown Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award Winners
MSFS is proud that the winners of this year’s Georgetown Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award were three MSFS students. Congratulations to Darren Hall, Vanessa Jarnes, and Christopher Mohr on this well-earned honor! Read below to learn more about these phenomenal students and their commitment to assisting the late Secretary Albright and her course, American Security Toolbox.
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’22-’23 DEI Student Representatives
The MSFS DEI Committee would like to formally congratulate and welcome Aliya Iftikhar, Esther (Hye Seung) Jung, Katie-Meelel Nodjimbadem, Michael Rea as the new DEI Student Representatives for the 2022-2023 school year! Aliya, Esther (Hye Seung), Katie-Meelel, and Michael bring much passion and expertise to the role of DEI Student Representatives and we are ecstatic to have them on board. Congratulations and welcome again!
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Student Spotlight: Sophia Farion, Ruslana Kochmar, Marta Sydoryak
As war rages on in Ukraine, we continue to send thoughts and sympathies to the Ukrainian people who relentlessly fight for their freedom. Even as the spotlight fades away from the issue, we remember that this conflict still pervades every aspect of the lives of those still in Ukraine, those who have been forced to
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Financial Inclusion, Ethical Leadership, and Fiction Writing: Spotlight on Professor Mohini Malhotra
As part of the Global Human Development’s initiative to feature the diverse voices and perspectives of our students, faculty, alumni, and as well as provide program highlights and a glimpse into life at GHD, we sat down to talk with one of our professors, Mohini Malhotra. Professor Mohini Malhotra’s work experience is as interesting as she
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GHD’s Soccer Champs Take the Gold
What does soccer have to do with development? To start out with, it has the power to bring people together for a common cause. GHD’s very own soccer team Solow No’ Mo’ has made the program proud in their successful spring season. Easily sliding into victory with a 4-0 win, Solow No’Mo’, a name inspired by
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialization
Did you know that you can create your own specialization at GHD? Margaret (Meg) McClure (GHD’22) shares with us her self-made specialization and why she chose to create it. One of the strengths of the Global Human Development Program is the access to graduate-level courses across a wide range of disciplines within Georgetown University. We provide
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From Impact Investing to GHD: Spotlight on Professor Rehana Nathoo
As part of the Global Human Development’s initiative to feature the diverse voices and perspectives of our students, faculty, alumni, and as well as provide program highlights and a glimpse into life at GHD, we sat down to talk with one of our professors, Rehana Nathoo. Rehana Nathoo comes to GHD with a different perspective on
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MSFS Students Lead First-Ever Student-Led Panel at the 2022 Fragility Forum
This spring, five MSFS students shared their unique experiences and insight at the UN Fragility Forum. In this first-ever student-led session, “Job for Youth, by Youth: Proposals from Future Leaders”, Rawan Chaker, Moses Ruharo, and Al-Moataz Shikhy discussed the conflict-affected states they hail from and practical solutions they believe will help job creation in their
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Certificate in African Studies – Emily’s Experience
GHD offers many opportunities for students to create their own niche and learn more about a topic or area that they are interested in pursuing in school and beyond. Both specializations and certificates are ways for students to build this specialized knowledge. Georgetown University offers a wide variety of formal Certificate Programs that students can