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News
Student Research Day Celebrates 40th Year at Georgetown
The event featured 18 student presenters from six different BGE programs, all vying for a top placement in the oral and poster presentation competitions. Attendees from across Georgetown gathered in the Medical and Dental Building to hear how their peers are investigating the causes of neurodegenerative diseases, improving cancer screenings and treatment and much more.
October 21, 2025
Announcements, News
Eduardo Peñalver Named 49th President of Georgetown University
Eduardo M. Peñalver, J.D., the president of Seattle University, a Rhodes Scholar and former dean of Cornell Law School, will begin his new role as the 49th president of Georgetown University on July 1, 2026.
October 15, 2025
Faculty, News
Toretsky Named Inaugural Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology
In honor of his dedication to pediatric cancer research, Jeffrey A. Toretsky, MD, professor of oncology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, was formally named the inaugural holder of the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology during an investiture celebration at Riggs Library.
September 8, 2025
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Career Catalyst BlogPh.D. Student Seminar: Clementine Thomas, Pharmacology & Physiology Seminar SeriesNov. 6
On-Call: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony FauciNov. 6
Intro to Systematic Reviews workshop from DMLNov. 12