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Peace Activists Model Israel-Palestine Hope on Rwanda, SA
Global News•Oct 9

Peace Activists Model Israel-Palestine Hope on Rwanda, SA

Three years after October 2023, peace activists at Georgetown University are pointing to Rwanda and South Africa as proof that even the deepest wounds can heal. Their message: reconciliation requires both sides to genuinely listen and acknowledge shared humanity.

Google News - Reconciliation•3 min read
Doctor Launches Fast-Track Platform for Colon Cancer Trials
Health & Wellness•Sep 21

Doctor Launches Fast-Track Platform for Colon Cancer Trials

A Georgetown oncologist who now treats nearly half his colorectal cancer patients under 50 has created a revolutionary platform to speed up clinical trials. KLEOS cuts years off the drug approval process for a disease that's become the deadliest cancer for younger Americans.

Google News - New Treatment•2 min read
Georgetown Grad Students Win Physics Research Scholarship
Acts of Kindness•Sep 10

Georgetown Grad Students Win Physics Research Scholarship

Two Georgetown doctoral candidates won the prestigious Mayer Scholarship for their groundbreaking physics research. Their work spans microscopic magnets and liquid solutions that could protect sensitive materials.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Scientists Prove True Multitasking Is Possible With Practice
Health & Wellness•Jul 13

Scientists Prove True Multitasking Is Possible With Practice

Georgetown researchers discovered that extensive training physically rewires the brain, moving learned skills out of the "thinking" center and into specialized circuits. This breakthrough proves humans can truly multitask, not just switch rapidly between tasks.

Science Daily•3 min read
Your Brain Can Rewire Itself to Actually Multitask
Health & Wellness•Jun 29

Your Brain Can Rewire Itself to Actually Multitask

Georgetown scientists discovered that extensive practice literally reshapes your brain, moving learned skills into different circuits and freeing you up to genuinely do two things at once. The breakthrough challenges decades of thinking about human limitations and could revolutionize how we understand learning.

Google News - Scientists Discover•3 min read
Tom Brady Tells Grads: Never Quit When Facing Your 28-3
Sports•May 16

Tom Brady Tells Grads: Never Quit When Facing Your 28-3

The seven-time Super Bowl champion delivered a powerful commencement speech at Georgetown University, turning his greatest comeback into a lesson about fighting through adversity. Brady's message to business school graduates: prepare yourself now for the moments when quitting seems easier than fighting.

Fox News Sports•2 min read
Georgetown Junior Wins Goldwater for Brain Disease Research
Community Heroes•Apr 3

Georgetown Junior Wins Goldwater for Brain Disease Research

A student who spent summers in his grandfather's Kashmir clinic just became one of America's top young scientists. Ishaan Sharma is bridging the gap between lab research and real patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Blood Pressure Test May Predict Dementia 25 Years Early
Health & Wellness•Mar 26

Blood Pressure Test May Predict Dementia 25 Years Early

A routine blood pressure check could reveal your dementia risk decades before symptoms appear, according to breakthrough research from Georgetown University. This simple screening could help millions protect their brain health before it's too late.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Georgetown Students Win Big East Prize for Autism Research
Community Heroes•Mar 25

Georgetown Students Win Big East Prize for Autism Research

Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read