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Having built a disability advocacy platform, Marissa Nissley (B'24) departs with her Georgetown degree in hand. Her guide dog, Smalls, also leaves the Hilltop with a degree in its paw.

Former doctoral students received the Harold N. Glassman Distinguished Dissertation Award. Learn more about each recipient and their work.

Akil Cole (C’24) thought he wanted to pursue policy going into college. Today, you're more likely to find the now Georgetown alum gardening and at the podcast studio.

Georgetown's 12 commencement speakers offered words of wisdom to graduates before they enter the next stage of their lives. Here are the highlights.

Rabbi Ilana Zietman joins Georgetown after serving as the senior rabbi at GatherDC for the last five years. Meet the new director for Jewish Life.

Brahmacharini Shweta Chaitanya joins Georgetown after serving as the Hindu chaplain at Emory University. Get to know the new director for Dharmic Life.

Cheers and whoops filled the tent as Provost Robert Groves announced the Class of 2024, who gathered for the first time as a class to celebrate their graduation. …

Lester Mungro started his military career as a mechanic. Now, he's a second lieutenant in the Army. Take a look at his commissioning ceremony surrounded by loved ones in photos.

Learn more about Georgetown’s commencement traditions — from its regalia to its artifacts — that make every ceremony time-honored and meaningful.

The Osborne brothers didn’t plan to attend law school. Now, with Georgetown Law degrees, the first-generation college students have a clear vision for their futures.