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GU-Q News, Students

The Prime Minister Honors Class of 2025 at Milestone Commencement

11 May 2025

In a momentous celebration of academic excellence and global engagement, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) held its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, awarding undergraduate degrees in Foreign Service to 110 graduates representing…

GU-Q News

Prime Minister of Qatar Announced as 2025 Commencement Speaker

7 May 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to announce that His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar,…

Admissions, GU-Q News, Students

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…

Professional Education, Students

Inside the EMDIA Experience: Two Rising Diplomats Reflect on Leadership, Service, and Global Engagement

1 May 2025

For the 20 students of Georgetown University in Qatar’s Executive Master’s in Diplomacy and International Affairs (EMDIA) program graduating on May 8, 2025, pursuing a higher degree has enabled them…

Faculty, GU-Q News, Research

Students Bridge Campuses, Cultures, and Communities with Hands-On Learning in India

29 April 2025

Ten Georgetown University students from campuses in the United States and Qatar recently came together in India for an immersive research experience as part of the interdisciplinary course Indian Ocean…

GU-Q News

GU-Q Launches Partnership with North Oil Company to Deliver Leadership Program

28 April 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is pleased to announce its partnership with North Oil Company to deliver an Integrated Leadership Development Program which aims to equip current and future leaders…

GU-Q News

“Qalam” Author Series Closes with Powerful Reflections on Grief, Memory, and Love

24 April 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) concluded its year-long Qalam literary series with a moving conversation featuring acclaimed author and academic Sonali Deraniyagala. The event marked a rare public appearance by…

GU-Q News, Students

From Doha to Havana: Wilbert Fils Pierre-Louis Advances Cultural Diplomacy on the Global Stage

22 April 2025

When Wilbert Fils Pierre-Louis stepped onto the stage in Havana at the “International Seminar on Cultural Diplomacy,” he wasn’t just presenting a paper; he was carrying Haiti’s legacy and Georgetown…

Alumni, GU-Q News

Seven Exceptional Alumni Honored at GU-Q's 20th Anniversary with Inaugural Alumni Impact Awards

21 April 2025

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recognized seven distinguished graduates with Alumni Impact Awards. The awards honor graduates whose work exemplifies the values of intellectual…

GU-Q News, Professional Education

Her Highness Attends Georgetown University in Qatar’s 20 Year Anniversary Celebration

17 April 2025

Agreement signed as Georgetown University in Qatar marks two decades as a QF partner university during a celebration where Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser was honored with the Georgetown…

GU-Q News

Professor Scheiring Recognized as Global Thought Leader on Democracy with Prestigious Fellowship

15 April 2025

Dr. Gabor Scheiring, Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics at Georgetown University in Qatar has been selected as a Global Fellow by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. This one-year, by-invitation-only fellowship…

GU-Q News

Next Stop, GU-Q: Ambassadors Light the Way for Future Students

12 April 2025

Incoming students at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) were treated to an inspiring glimpse of their future university journey during this year’s Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program (GAAP). Hosted by current…