Georgetown University

Muslim And Christian Leaders Seek a Global Agenda for Change

John L. Esposito | Posted 10.13.2009 | World


John L. Esposito

Islam and Christianity are indubitably the two largest global religions. Ideologically, they are very different. But if religion has often been part of the problem, it must also be part of the solution.

Video: BigThink Goes to College to Find Emerging Influencers

Andy Plesser | Posted 12.02.2009 | Technology


Andy Plesser

Known for its videos of big names like Ted Kennedy, the site is expanding to important "thinkers" who are not necessarily famous.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy

Michael R. Gardner | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


Michael R. Gardner

In those days, mentally challenged children were largely out-of-sight, hidden away. The prospect of these youngsters succeeding at anything -- especially sports -- was viewed as preposterous.

In Qatar and Egypt, Education Reform Means Learning In English

Journalism Boot Camp | Posted 08.22.2009 | World


Journalism Boot Camp

English instruction in Qatar's schools, according to government plans, is to tailor students for higher education and jobs in English-language workplaces and universities.

Muna Abu Sulayman: Saudi Arabia's 'Oprah'

Faisal J. Abbas | Posted 04.23.2009 | World


Faisal J. Abbas

She has been called the Saudi Arabian version of 'Oprah', though the TV program she co-hosts, an all-women talk show called 'Kalam Nawa'im' on pan-Arab channel MBC, much more resembles ABC's The View.

Schools Score Points by Standing Up for Workers

David Bonior | Posted 03.16.2009 | Business


David Bonior

Perennial basketball contenders Duke and Georgetown showed that, with some exercise of moral leadership, those in the business of sports also have the power to advance human rights.

Be the Change You Seek for Animals

Michael Markarian | Posted 03.07.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

If you want to get involved with animal protection issues, there's no substitute for joining your fellow animal advocates in person to celebrate the victories and work together to confront the challenges ahead.

Jason Linkins

Georgetown University Send 'Thoughts And Prayers' To Market-Stricken Alums

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.23.2008 | Politics


New York Magazine's Daily Intelligencer blog has obtained an amusing bit of correspondence from Georgetown University vice-president James M. Langley ...

Journalism Class Investigates Grisly Murder Of WSJ's Daniel Pearl

Marie Claire | Abigail Pesta | Posted 09.14.2008 | Media


Jessica Rettig, a 20-year-old journalism student wearing a bright blue cotton sundress and flip-flops, is sitting in her professor's office at Georget...