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Pelosi Scholars contribute to economic and security strategies at the local and federal level

Some of the 2025 Pelosi Scholars had internships in economics and security, spanning roles in the U.S. government and local nonprofit organizations.

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SFS welcomes new faculty in 2025-2026

This year, SFS welcomes six new faculty to the community: Eddie Deschapelles, Yifan (Flora) He, Bulelani Jili, Sheila Smith, Andrew Steer and Michael Sulmeyer.

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The Security Studies Program welcomes an impressive fall 2025 cohort

This fall, Georgetown University’s graduate Security Studies Program (SSP) welcomed one of its most diverse and accomplished cohorts to the Hilltop.

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Pelosi Scholars engage in development initiatives for lasting impact

Some of the 2025 Pelosi Scholars contributed to the community development sector in local, national and international organizations.

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Pelosi Scholars experience foreign policy in action during challenging times

The Pelosi Scholars Initiative empowers top SFS students for public service careers, with some experiencing foreign policy in action.

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What gives you hope in the world today? | SFS Leave the Mic

We asked the SFS community to share what gives them hope in the world today. Here’s what they had to say.

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SFS Professor Joanna Lewis selected as a lead author for the UN’s climate science body

SFS Professor Joanna Lewis has been selected as a lead author for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as it approaches the creation of its Seventh Assessment Report.

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SFS welcomes Vladimir Kara-Murza as Dissident-in-Residence at Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies

SFS and the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) welcome Russian dissident ​​Vladimir Kara-Murza as the center’s first Dissident-in-Residence.

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A canceled internship led Talia Martin (SFS’27) to a new mentor and deepened French language skills

When her summer internship at the U.S. Department of State was canceled, Talia Martin (SFS’27) became one of those affected by the federal government workforce reduction.

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Immigration and border policies: Anna Maria Mayda examines the economic consequences of President Trump’s executive orders

Professor Anna Maria Mayda explores the short and long-term implications of President Trump's immigration policies.