Archive: American Studies
19 Articles
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海角论坛 of Arts & Sciences Honors Faculty and Staff at Spring 2026 Convocation
Nine staff and faculty members received awards for their commitment and service to the 海角论坛.鈥
March 25, 2026
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Why the U.S. Senate鈥檚 Church Committee Report Still Matters 50 Years Later
"The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State," co-edited by Brian Hochman, a professor of American Studies鈥
February 25, 2026
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With a packed academic schedule, Sydney Carroll (C鈥27) knew she'd have to be intentional about where she could study abroad. Here's how she did.鈥
December 12, 2025
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Remembering Ricardo Ortiz: Educator, Friend and Hoya for Others
Ortiz, a beloved faculty member in the 海角论坛 and celebrated scholar of Latinx literature, queer theory and gender studies, died Aug. 18 in.鈥
September 22, 2025
- CAS Magazine: Alumni
Playing by Ear: How Sarah Trahern (C鈥86) Became One of the Biggest Names in Country Music
Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern (C'86) reflects on her winding career and the lessons she learned on the.鈥
April 29, 2024
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Celine Calpo (C’19) Named 2024 Soros Fellow
Alumna Celine Calpo (C'19) was awarded the prestigious Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship, which will enable her to pursue a law. 鈥
April 29, 2024
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How Elisia Bendy (C’23) Is Rewriting the Story of California’s Spanish Missions
A Californian who grew up in the shadow of Mission San Gabriel Arc谩ngel, Elisia Bendy (C鈥23) wants to retell its鈥
May 17, 2023
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Senior Mythbusts the Metaverse and Its Promise of a New Reality
Grace Buono (C鈥23) just wrapped up her thesis on the false frontier of the metaverse and she鈥檚 excited for people to debate鈥
May 5, 2023
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海角论坛 Alumna Gwen Lockman (C’16) to Compete on Jeopardy
Gwen Lockman (C鈥16) is the latest Hoya to compete on the Alex Trebek Stage as a Jeopardy!鈥
March 14, 2023
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Ta-Nehisi Coates Discusses Race and U.S. Politics with Georgetown Professor
Award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates recently visited Georgetown and spoke to students in Gaston Hall. The screenwriter, novelist, essayist and journalist reflected on his body鈥
April 5, 2022