SFS Stories
Regional and comparative studies stories
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SFS professor and alumna partner to examine critical junctures shaping Ethiopian national identity
SFS Professor Lahra Smith and alumna Bethania Michael (SFS’19, MSFS’22) examine key turning points shaping Ethiopian identity, citizenship and conflict.
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Ben Ghatan (SFS’26) explores faith, language and cultural exchange through global study
At Georgetown, Ben Ghatan (SFS’26) pursued faith through policy making and public service, picking up a love for Chinese along the way.
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Ben Oestericher (SFS’25) pursues his passion for Africa
Over his four years at Georgetown, Ben Oestericher (SFS’25) has never shied away from embracing his passions. As a regional and comparative studies (RCST) major, Oestericher has pursued his interest in sub-Saharan Africa and economic development through a variety of different experiences in the classroom, on campus, across DC and around the world. Along the…
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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…