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Georgetown University in Qatar Pioneers NATO Crisis Simulation in Global South

12 February 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has made history by hosting the first-ever North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied Command Transformation (ACT) university crisis simulation in the Global South. This innovative…

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Former NY Film Festival Director Shines Light on Underrepresented Stories at Black History Month Kickoff

10 February 2025

“Black cinema developed a distinct voice that reflected the lived realities of African Americans,” said Richard Peña, former director of the New York Film Festival at a powerful opening event…

GU-Q News

Renowned Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad Headline GU-Q’s Celebration of Black Storytelling

9 February 2025

In celebration of the contributions of Black intellectuals and artists around the world, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites the community to a series of events including its inaugural “Black…

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Sidra Medicine Celebrates Graduates of Certificate in Leadership Program at Georgetown University in Qatar

5 February 2025

Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders In a closing ceremony at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Sidra Medicine celebrated the achievements of 14 middle and senior managers who completed…

GU-Q News

Rebuilding Gaza: Amnesty’s Callamard on Ceasefire, Justice, and the Path Forward

5 February 2025

In a timely and resonant discussion, Dr. Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, joined Dean Safwan Masri at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) to unpack Amnesty’s latest report on…

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A Journey of Reflection and Service: Father Jad Chebly Discusses Living Values at GU-Q

2 February 2025

To foster values-based learning and interfaith dialogue on campus, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) welcomed Father Jad Chebly, SJ, from Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), as a Visiting Jesuit.…

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Building Cross-Campus Understanding: Expert Exchanges Between DC and Doha

30 January 2025

GU-Q continues to strengthen ties with its Washington, DC campus through faculty exchanges that foster intellectual collaboration and cultural engagement. These visits offer unique opportunities for students and faculty to…

GU-Q News, Research

Amnesty International’s Agnès Callamard to Discuss Gaza Report and Ceasefire at GU-Q

29 January 2025

As the world reacts to the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to welcome Dr. Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, for an exclusive…

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Al Quds Bard College Students Studying at GU-Q Share Their Inspirational Journey

28 January 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) proudly hosted a delegation from Al-Quds Bard College, including Vice Dean Dr. Amneh Badran, Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Sobhi Samour, and six students studying in…

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Laidlaw Scholar Jannah Elgamal Offers Insight into Rebuilding Syria

27 January 2025

With the prestigious Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship in hand, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) student Jannah Elgamal (SFS’27) is seizing this opportunity to drive meaningful change at a critical time in…

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Artful Interpretation: New Book Offers Insight on Artist Agency During Colonial Times

23 January 2025

At a Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) Book Talk moderated by Dr. Neelima Jeychandran, an assistant professor in Art History at VCUarts Qatar, GU-Q Doctoral Fellow Dale Luis Menezes shared…

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College of Law and GU-Q Co-Host Talk on Challenges Facing Investment Arbitration

21 January 2025

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law collaborated with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) to host Mélida Hodgson, President, American Society of International Law (ASIL), for a discussion on…