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Georgetown celebrates #DisabilityCulturalMonth alongside the federally-recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month, highlighting the multitude of contributions of people with disabilities to our university community and to society at large. bit.ly/48rcZ5h

So proud of our Georgetown University School of Health Student Academic Council who raised funds for Fresh Start Refugee Assistance Center at their Masquerade Ball Charity Gala this weekend. The SOH faculty came to show support .. but we can’t really tell who’s who?!

Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful time of reflection and a happy year ahead.

Fathia Fasasi (H’27) presented her summer research at the Global Social Justice Summer Research Symposium. Read more about her participation in an ongoing project called, “The Black Central Americas Project: Phase I – Constellating Black Central America.” bit.ly/3Y9sZEM

Presenting our 2024 Georgetown University School of Health State of the School progress report, highlighting our accomplishments in advancing knowledge, shaping practice, reconceptualizing health professions education, and engaging with communities locally, nationally, and globally. bit.ly/4hbRc5O

We’re happy to share that our alumni Alexandra Scott (NHS’10, G’15) and Caroline Cotto (NHS’14), were two of five recipients of the inaugural Georgetown Baratta Center Global Impact Award, given by the Baratta Center for Global Business - Georgetown. bit.ly/489kWw2

We’re thrilled to share that Dan Merenstein, MD, professor of family medicine in the Georgetown Medicine and professor of human science in the School of Health, has been elected to National Academy of Medicine. AAFP bit.ly/48h0MQV

Congratulations to Toyin Ajayi, MD, MPhil, our 2024 SOH commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient, on her election to National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Ajayi is the CEO and co-founder of Cityblock Health.

Our @gtownSOH Jack Leslie (SFS ‘76), Distinguished Professor of the Practice on the adjunct track in the dept of Global Health and advisor to Georgetown’s Global Health Institute, has been named the new chair of the NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board bit.ly/3AdfT1d

The Georgetown University School of Health Board of Strategic Advisors gathered for its Fall meeting on Oct 18 to hear a report on the state of the school and receive updates on vision planning. We are so grateful to this volunteer group of alumni, parents & industry thought leaders! bit.ly/3AhjZ8w

Happy Diwali, Dīpāvali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Mahavir Nirvan Kalyanak, Kali Pujo, Tihar, and Lakshmi Puja to all celebrating! Photos are from 2023 Diwali celebrations at Georgetown, hosted by Campus Ministry and the Dharmic Life community.

A small group of undergraduate students from across Georgetown practiced interventions to improve community health as part of a unique six-week GU Capital Applied Learning Labs experiential learning course, titled Health Equity for the Common Good. bit.ly/3NRuIJU

Here are resources and opportunities for students, faculty and staff to participate in our democratic process: bit.ly/3UCuQkB

Veterans bring their unique perspectives and experiences to Georgetown. We honor them through the resources we offer to the military community and by celebrating their stories and focusing on service and research related to their well-being. #VeteransDay bit.ly/3QRFCBQ

On #WorldKindnessDay, let’s lift each other up with compassion and understanding. Embracing Georgetown’s spirit of #curapersonalis, resources are available to support you and nurture mental well-being. Together, we can foster a community of kindness. 💙 georgetown.edu/everyhoyacares/

A message from Georgetown President John J. DeGioia: bit.ly/4fVMx6M

“As we enter the season of gratitude, I am reminded of #PresidentDeGioia's steadfast dedication to a world where all people can achieve optimal health and well-being. Forever grateful for his vision and leadership in elevating us closer to work we are Called to Do.” - Dean King

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish all those observing a joyful and restorative holiday.

Writing in AJPH, Caroline Efird, PhD, MPH, and her co-author, Derek Griffith, PhD, present a novel theoretical framework that considers both rurality and the system of whiteness as factors in determining health outcomes. bit.ly/3Vx6j0B