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  • Jeff Krilla (SFS’91) receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism
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    Jeff Krilla (SFS’91) receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism

    SFS instills a lasting commitment to service—exemplified by Jeffrey Krilla (SFS’91), honored for heroism with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.

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  • Five questions about Long COVID and patient activism online
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    Five questions about Long COVID and patient activism online

    SFS Professor Emily Mendenhall answers questions about Long COVID, vaccine politics and how digital activism has helped Long COVID patients find resources and community.

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  • GHD students engage with global communities for lasting impact
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    GHD students engage with global communities for lasting impact

    Amid major shifts in the U.S. international development field, GHD students are interning with top global organizations to build expertise and networks.

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  • SFS launches Pivot with Purpose initiative with support from The Rockefeller Foundation
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    SFS launches Pivot with Purpose initiative with support from The Rockefeller Foundation

    This week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will effectively cease to exist with the majority of employees let go and the few remaining contracts shifted over to the U.S. State Department’s management. According to data collected by the organization USAID Stop-Work, USAID-funded programs provided employment for over 200,000 people working in humanitarian assistance

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  • Civil-military relations in the second Trump administration
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    Civil-military relations in the second Trump administration

    We spoke with SFS Professor Heidi Urben, professor of the practice at the Center for Security Studies and a retired U.S. Army colonel, to explore these topics.

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  • Working Women in Jordan: Education, ambition and creative agency
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    Working Women in Jordan: Education, ambition and creative agency

    SFS Professor Fida Adely explores social change in Jordan through the lens of working women in her 2024 book.

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  • SFS alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend 2025
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    SFS alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend 2025

    SFS welcomed alumni, families and friends to a lively reception during Reunion Weekend 2025.

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  • SFS journalist alumni tell the world’s stories
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    SFS journalist alumni tell the world’s stories

    Many SFS alumni become journalists, driven by a shared call to inform. We spoke with several about their paths, lessons and lasting SFS impact.

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  • Congratulations SFS Class of 2025!
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    Congratulations SFS Class of 2025!

    From inspiring stories to powerful speeches, relive standout moments from SFS — congrats Hoyas, time to celebrate!

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  • Luka Wohl (SFS‘25) reflects on immersive international experiences and finding community
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    Luka Wohl (SFS‘25) reflects on immersive international experiences and finding community

    Luka Wohl (SFS’25) has engaged deeply with Georgetown’s community, serving as director of The Corp’s MUG and participating actively in the Hawaii Club.

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