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Meet the GU-Q Faculty Member Making Islamic Research More Accessible at Al Mujadilah

25 July 2024

In January 2024, the Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women opened its doors with an ambitious vision: to be a brave and dynamic place for Muslim women to learn, connect,…

GU-Q News, Students

Young GU-Q Scholars Shine at World Congress of Bioethics 2024

22 July 2024

The recent 17th World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) in Doha saw Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) take part in panels that captivated attendees. The WCB, organized biennially by the International…

GU-Q News, Students

How This GU-Q Student Became One of Only 15 Rangel Scholars for 2024

11 July 2024

In a competitive field of nearly 1,000 applicants, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) student Ranneme Abu-Hajar (SFS’26) has distinguished herself as one of the 15 Rangel Scholars for 2024. This…

Students

From Athens to Andros, GU-Q Students Tackle Climate Change

4 July 2024

As the sun set over the ancient ruins of Athens, students from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) reflected on a journey that had transformed their understanding of climate change. They…

GU-Q News, Students

How GU-Q Brings Arabic to Life

1 July 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently brought Arabic to life through GU-Q Assistant Professor Seerwan Hariry’s Summer Advanced Business Arabic course, which immersed students in real-world workshops and site visits…

GU-Q News

Top 5 Debating Tips from GU-Q's Arabic Team

25 June 2024

In the bustling halls of the Qatar National Convention Centre, anticipation filled the air as students from over 50 countries gathered for the 7th International Universities Debating Championship. Amid fierce…

Alumni, Students

Qatari Innovation: Strategy Hub’s Rise from Georgetown Connections

11 June 2024

At Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), bonds shared in the classroom often evolve into lasting connections. For Amna Al-Thani (GU-Q’11) and Haajerah Khan (GU-Q’10), the Georgetown network has been instrumental…

GU-Q News, Students

GU-Q Student Making Strides in Activism and Academic Excellence

9 June 2024

Mohammed Usrof (SFS’25), a rising senior at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), is making a significant impact both inside and outside the classroom. Balancing a busy academic schedule with numerous…

GU-Q News, Students

A Semester Abroad at Georgetown’s Washington, DC Campus

6 June 2024

Embarking on a semester abroad earlier this year was a revelatory experience for International Politics major Abdul Hannan (SFS’25). He spent the semester in Washington, DC, attending classes at Georgetown…

GU-Q News

Summer Course Offers First-Hand Account of Impact of War in Ukraine

2 June 2024

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Qatar teaches GU-Q students about war and displacement Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students studying the writings of authors in exile were honored with a class visit…

GU-Q News

A Journey to Kenya Transforms GU-Q Students

29 May 2024

In May 2024, a group of students from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) embarked on a trip to Kenya, expecting an adventure. They did not anticipate a journey that would…

Faculty, GU-Q News

Dr. Mehran Kamrava’s Latest Book Unveils the Complex Interplay of Islam and Politics in Iran

21 May 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) Professor Mehran Kamrava has published a new book with Cambridge University Press, How Islam Rules in Iran: Theology and Theocracy in the Islamic Republic, explaining…