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'Exorcist' Author Attacks Georgetown University

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 06.08.2013 | College

Georgetown University, the oldest Jesuit and Catholic college in the United States, no longer deserves to call itself a Catholic institution, a celebr...

Driven by Love, a Step Forward for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Jessica Wapner | Posted 06.06.2013 | Science
Jessica Wapner

When Elena Gitelson began experiencing back pain toward the end of 2012, she did what any hospital doctor might do: took herself to get a CT scan.

9 Ways D.C. Has Style

Ada Polla | Posted 04.26.2013 | Style
Ada Polla

Washington, D.C. offers the whole package. We are a true world capital, with style, culture, and a great culinary scene. You certainly know of the impact that Michelle Obama has had on the style culture in D.C., but here are 9 other reasons why we're not as unfashionable as you might think!

What Lean In Means for Women of Color

Daria Burke | Posted 04.25.2013 | Business
Daria Burke

Sheryl Sandberg's self-described feminist manifesto is provoking thought and causing women everywhere to ask, "what does this mean for me?" I was no exception. As an MBA educated black woman, I couldn't help but finish the book and wonder, "what exactly does Lean In mean for women of color?"

Employers Should Value the Two Year Degree

Tom Snyder | Posted 06.17.2013 | College
Tom Snyder

Should colleges and universities offer vocational training? Do we need to re-examine how we are preparing students for the workforce of the 21st century? Finally, should a four-year degree be the basic requirement for all jobs?

Life Not Death: A New Museum Of Jewish History In Warsaw

Jacques Berlinerblau | Posted 06.07.2013 | Religion
Jacques Berlinerblau

President Barack Obama and Israeli President Shimon Peres are expected to attend the opening of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The presence of such dignitaries attests to the tremendous significance that this endeavor holds for Jews worldwide as well as Poles.

1,000 Days To Go

Katherine Marshall | Posted 06.05.2013 | Religion
Katherine Marshall

The call coming today from many quarters is that we must, as a community of humanity, keep the promises and goals of that millennium moment alive as the clock ticks down to December 2015 -- just 1,000 days away.

Amazing Grace

Katherine Marshall | Posted 05.19.2013 | Religion
Katherine Marshall

The stories behind the fight against slavery, the struggle to secure women's equality, and the bitter battle for civil rights are reminders that all the virtues implied in that term grace are within reach.

Secret Societies Unveiled (Again) At Prestigious Campus

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 03.15.2013 | College

Leaked emails about a secret society at Georgetown University sent shockwaves through the campus in recent weeks, and many believe the revelations in ...

Chasing Euforie

Tara de Nicolas | Posted 05.15.2013 | Impact
Tara de Nicolas

Early in my career, I did not quite understand the entrepreneurial calling inside of me. There always was this constant nagging I felt pushing me to think differently, create, and innovate.

The Best Law Schools -- Or Are They!?

Posted 03.13.2013 | College

The all-important (or irrelevant, depending on who you ask) U.S. News & World Report rankings of the top law schools for 2014 were released Tuesday. ...

The Latino Vote, Or Things The Republicans Just Aren't Getting

Jacques Berlinerblau | Posted 05.05.2013 | Religion
Jacques Berlinerblau

Reckoned to be about 17 percent of the nation's population, this group gave seven-tenths of its vote to Barack Obama on Election Day last November. This has caused, understandably, considerable consternation for the current GOP.

My Only Son: A Student's First Film Has Meaning and Compassion

Peter D. Rosenstein | Posted 05.04.2013 | Entertainment
Peter D. Rosenstein

ost of the cast and crew donated their time or worked for little compensation. Equipment and locations were donated or gotten at greatly reduced rates. The realities of the film industry may make this the last time in his life that Jonathan can make such a film for so little money.

Investing in Women Advances the World: A Conversation with Melanne Verveer

Bobbi Silten | Posted 06.11.2013 | Impact
Bobbi Silten

Recently, I had the opportunity to ask her about progress being made to advance women's rights, the hallmarks of successful programs and what the business community can do to grow women's leadership and open more doors to opportunity.

Completing the Degree, Reviving the Workforce

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning | Posted 05.01.2013 | Impact
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

2012-11-13-jrlogo300x60.gif Many adults who attended college at some point but ended up leaving come to regret their decisions. And many still have the desire to go back for their degree, sensing the importance of possessing one in the present and future job landscape.

Is The Lenten Season Awkward For Muslims? Not At Georgetown University

Aamir Hussain | Posted 04.16.2013 | Religion
Aamir Hussain

Since Muslims and Christians often find common ground in Jesus' teachings, I believe that a holy period focused on Jesus provides opportunities to reinforce the commonalities between our faiths. Georgetown University showed me the enormous potential for interfaith dialogue during Lent.

Who Are the Nones and Why Did They Vote for Obama?

Jacques Berlinerblau | Posted 04.13.2013 | Religion
Jacques Berlinerblau

By early summer of 2012, many of us Faith and Values pundits were nervously asking an important and troubling question: Why were the Obama and Romney campaigns spending so little time and effort discussing God and religion on the campaign trail?

Allen Iverson's Legacy: A Philadelphian's Perspective

Tyler R. Tynes | Posted 04.03.2013 | Sports
Tyler R. Tynes

Even though Iverson was born in Virginia, he's a native son of Philadelphia and has given hope to troubled individuals that walk a similar path as the star guard.

Will Maria Shriver Fill Uncle Ted's Senate Shoes?

Lonna Saunders | Posted 03.12.2013 | Chicago
Lonna Saunders

From WJZ-TV in Baltimore where she became fast friends with work colleague Oprah Winfrey to the CBS Morning News to anchoring, producing and reporting for NBC News, Maria proved herself again and again as someone who works hard and with a conscience. And why not?

Who Will Retell? An Interfaith Miracle

Rabbi Rachel Gartner | Posted 02.24.2013 | Religion
Rabbi Rachel Gartner

The miracles we choose to retell shape our sense of what is possible. We owe it to our children to tell and retell the glowing stories of cooperation between Muslims and Jews on college campuses.

PHOTOS: Obama Supporters Converge On White House

The Huffington Post | Brandon Wetherbee | Posted 11.07.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON -- Supporters of President Obama converged on Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House late Tuesday night following projections that sho...

Romney's Phony Answers to Tough Health Care Questions

Wendell Potter | Posted 12.08.2012 | Politics
Wendell Potter

The next time you hear a candidate tell you how great it will be when insurers can sell their products across state lines, be aware that they already can. They just don't have the slightest interest in doing so.

New Poll Shows Racial Split Over Affirmative Action

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 10.05.2012 | College

New polling shows most people between the ages of 18-25 oppose affirmative action, but there's a big racial divide. Overall, 47 percent oppose prog...

From Sarajevo, A Compelling And Spiritual Call For Peace

Katherine Marshall | Posted 11.26.2012 | Religion
Katherine Marshall

Religious conflict dominates the news today but there's an important and very different story of determined work by religious leaders from all over the world for peace and justice.

Top 10 New Ivies 2013

Unigo | Posted 10.30.2012 | College
Unigo

In one of our favorite categories in the 2013 Unigo College Rankings, today's list features colleges whose students couldn't be more proud of their al...