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What’s Work? Humanistic Approaches to Understanding Work

You might have seen the posters around New North announcing a symposium on humanities approaches to work, coming up October 30 and 31st. The Fritz-Hüser-Institut für…

September 24, 2025

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Prof. Rabih Alameddine Longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction

The department is excited to announce that Lannan Visiting Lecturer Rabih Alameddine has been longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction, for his new novel The True…

September 22, 2025

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Celebrating Jamira Richardson (GSAS ’25) – One of Three Students Awarded the 2025 Suzanne Tarlov Spirit Award

The Center for Social Justice proudly recognizes three #HoyasForOthers with the 2025 Suzanne Tarlov Spirit Award – Jamira Richardson (G’25), Alondra Herrera-Esquivel …

May 16, 2025

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Students Bridge Campuses, Cultures, and Communities with Hands-On Learning in India

Ten Georgetown University students from campuses in the United States and Qatar recently came together in India for an immersive research experience as part of the…

May 5, 2025

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English Faculty and Staff Recognized for Excellence in the College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences has awarded three of the members of our department for excellence in teaching, research, and service: Karen Lautman has been awarded the…

March 12, 2025

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English Department Faculty Update Statement of Principles – January 15, 2025

The English Department faculty have elected to update their statement of principles on their home page: The Department of English at Georgetown University stands united in its…

January 15, 2025

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Professor Jennifer Natalya Fink selected as a Fulbright Specialist Program Expert

The Department of English is excited to announce that Professor Jennifer Natalya Fink has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist Program Expert. This is a very competitive…

October 18, 2024

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Prof. O’Malley’s The Irish and the Imagination of Race Wins Honorable Mention for the North American Victorian Studies Association’s Best Book Prize

Professor Patrick O’Malley’s most recent publication, The Irish and the Imagination of Race, was named as the North American Victorian Studies Association’s Honorable…

October 17, 2024

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Prof. Christopher Shinn Featured on C-SPAN’s “American History TV”

The English Department is proud to share that Professor Christopher Shinn had his lecture featured on C-Span’s “American History TV” program. The following is…

October 10, 2024

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Graduating MA Students Receive Graduate Student Awards Ahead of Commencement

The English Department at Georgetown University is proud to announce that two of our graduating MA students in English were recognized with Graduate Student Awards on April 29,…

May 17, 2024