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Graduates Participate in Annual Traditions Welcoming New Nurses Into Their Chosen Field
The Pinning Ceremony and Blessing of the Hands, two annual events for the School of Nursing, were held on May 15 in Lohrfink Auditorium, marking important rites of passage for nursing graduates.
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School of Nursing Students Recognized for Their Achievements at Annual Tropaia Ceremony
Faculty of the School of Nursing celebrated the extraordinary accomplishment of the Class of 2025 at the annual Tropaia ceremony on May 15 in Lohrfink Auditorium.
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School of Health Students Honored for Contributions to Community on Campus and Beyond
Graduating School of Health students were recognized at the annual Tropaia Ceremony for the service contributions made during their time at Georgetown.
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Kaltman, Rennert Inducted as Master Teachers in MAGIS Society
Stacey Kaltman, PhD, and Wolfgang Rennert, MD, PhD, joined the MAGIS Society of master teachers at a ceremony that took place May 15 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
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Learning Together: Community Builders in BGE’s Class of 2025
As Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) celebrates the accomplishments of the 462 graduating students at Commencement this year, we also recognize the communities that support and inspire them in their academic and professional journeys.
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With $25M Gift, Georgetown Will Rename School of Nursing, Expand Educational Opportunities
Georgetown University’s School of Nursing has received a $25 million gift from the Berkley Family Foundation — and with it, a new name. The school will be renamed the Berkley School of Nursing during the 2025 fall semester, marking a significant milestone in the university’s 122 years of educating nurses.
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This Type of Music Can Increase Your Concentration and Productivity
A new study published in the journal PLOS One found that a certain type of instrumental music can boost both listeners’ mood and productivity. After 10 minutes of listening, it also can help decrease anxiety, said Joan Orpella, a Georgetown assistant professor of neuroscience who led the study while in a previous role at New York University.
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New Event Showcases Research, Innovation, and Tech Entrepreneurship at Georgetown
More than 300 faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, industry executives, and contributors to Georgetown University’s innovation ecosystem gathered this month for the inaugural Research and Innovation Showcase, a celebration that will become a regular feature in years to come as momentum builds around research translation, commercialization, and venture creation in the region.
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Beauchamp Speaks with Medical Students About Growing After ‘Falling Short’
Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS, executive vice president for health sciences and executive dean of the School of Medicine, shared mistakes made and lessons learned throughout his career as part of the “We Messed Up” Initiative, a student group that hosts speakers to share stories about overcoming professional and personal setbacks.
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First Georgetown Nursing Fulbright Recipient To Build an Archive of Indigenous Birthing Practices
As the first Fulbright scholar from the School of Nursing, Lexie Meger (N’24) is building an archive of Brazilian Amazonian birthing practices. She plans to capture how indigenous communities near Manaus use herbal remedies, local foods and communal ceremonies during the phases of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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