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Rooted in Qatar, Ready for the World: GU-Q Graduates Lead with Culture, Voice, and Vision

6 May 2025

As GU-Q celebrates the Class of 2025, four local graduates—Waad Al-Maadeed, Ghanim Al-Kubaisi, Jood Ikram Sheikh, and John Carlos Burog—stand out for their exceptional leadership, cultural advocacy, and dedication to…

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GU-Q Welcomes Over 200 High School Students in Qatar for an Immersive Open House

23 October 2024

“Each major isn’t just a field of study, but a gateway to endless opportunities and a fulfilling career,” said Jood Sheikh (SFS’25), reflecting on her own experiences as Georgetown University…

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GU-Q Opens Applications for Fall 2025 Admissions

3 September 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is excited to announce the official opening of its Fall 2025 application cycle. For the first time prospective students can apply through either the Early…

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Bringing History to Life: Students Produce Podcast for Energy History Course

28 January 2024

Students in Assistant Professor Trish Kahle’s Global History of Energy class brought the history of energy to life when they were tasked with developing a compelling narration of their research…

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Prospective Students Experience “A Day in the Life” at Georgetown Qatar

25 January 2024

Prospective undergraduate students experienced an enriching first-hand campus encounter during “A Day in the Life of a Georgetown Student” hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) on January 24. This…

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Doha Forum Calls on GU-Q Experts to Build a Shared Future

13 December 2023

The annual gathering of global policy leaders at the Doha Forum engaged several members of the GU-Q Community, who helped to convene panels, and shared their insights on the theme “Building…

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Elevating Higher Education: Georgetown Hosts the 2023 IACAC Regional Institute

16 October 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), hosted the International Association for College Admissions Counseling (ACAC) Middle East & North Africa Regional Institute, at their Education City campus. This regional training Institute…

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2023 ESJ Fellows Pragyan Acharya and Renee Mutare Present at Global Social Justice Research Symposium

28 September 2023

Entering its thirteenth year, the Education and Social Justice (ESJ) Project—a joint initiative between the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and…

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Admissions Open House Invites Prospective Students to Begin Their Journey to GU-Q

17 September 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will be hosting the first of two Admissions Open House events for the fall, which will be taking place on Monday, September 18, 2023, under…

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Ambitious High School Students Flock to Georgetown’s Pre-College Summer Program

3 August 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently concluded another successful edition of their Georgetown Pre-College Summer (GPS) Program, a unique preparatory initiative aimed at empowering high school students in Qatar and…

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Interview with Moza Alhajri, Rising Star of Debate

30 July 2023

International Economics major Moza Alhajri (SFS’26) is not just passionate about arguing, she excels at it. Competing at the 2nd Asian Arabic Debating Championship held in Oman, Moza emerged victorious,…

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Georgetown’s Newly Admitted Students Begin Building Community Connections

27 April 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) rolled out the red carpet for newly admitted students at its annual Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program (GAAP). A high turnout of 97 students admitted into…