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On May 25, Pope Leo XIV presented “Magnifica Humanitas,” the first encyclical of his papacy, focused on human dignity in the age of AI.

He signed the document on the 135th anniversary of his namesake Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical, “Rerum Novarum,” which called for protecting human dignity during the Industrial Revolution.

Over five chapters, Pope Leo XIV presents his vision of AI — one that is hopeful, says Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.

On June 2, Daniels led a dialogue with fellow Catholic leaders about “Magnifica Humanitas,” or “Magnificent Humanity.”

The group discussed the significance and implications of the Pope’s words; AI and Catholic health care; the importance of focusing on the human person in emerging technologies; and how to encourage reflection and discernment offline.

Learn about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical and what the implications and real-world applications of “Magnificas Humanitas” will be.

Pope Leo XIV Laid Out His Vision for AI. What Is it and What Happens Next? - Georgetown University Learn about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, his vision for AI and what the implications of “Magnificas Humanitas” will be.

With up to 6.5 million people traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the risk of disease outbreaks increases as people converge in dense urban areas.

This summer, Georgetown is hosting the Health Security Operations Center (HSOC), which tracks possible disease outbreaks in World Cup sites across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

While a public health operations center for mass gathering events is usually sponsored by a government, the HSOC is breaking new ground as an independent organization to address an unmet need during this year’s World Cup.

Georgetown Center to Track Infectious Disease for 2026 World Cup - Georgetown University The center will track wastewater, air travel, and other sources of data to monitor possible outbreaks of diseases during the tournament.

Only 80 days left until Georgetown Football is back on Cooper Field 🏈 Enjoy this photo from a game back in 1970!

Georgetown University mourns the passing of William R. Berkley (P’95 P’96), who served as a distinguished member of the Georgetown University Board of Directors and was a dedicated champion of higher education, public service, and the common good.

During his years of service to Georgetown, Mr. Berkley provided visionary leadership that helped advance the University's mission and strengthen its impact around the world. His and his family’s support of the Berkley School of Nursing, the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, the McDonough School of Business and other initiatives transformed opportunities for students and faculty and enriched the intellectual life of the University.

Mr. Berkley's commitment to Georgetown reflected his deep belief in the power of education to shape leaders, foster understanding, and serve society. We extend our deepest condolences to the Berkley family and to all who knew and worked alongside him. Georgetown is deeply grateful for his commitment to the University, which will be felt for generations to come.

Georgetown early-career alumni are among the highest-paid college graduates in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education, which measured the earnings of students who received federal aid like Pell Grants, federal loans and work study. https://bit.ly/4dWOAtc

Young Georgetown Alumni Are Among the Highest-Paid Graduates in the Country - Georgetown University Georgetown early-career alumni are among the highest-paid college graduates in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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"At 2 a.m., through shaking hands (and an insane amount of profuse sweating), I navigated to my application portal and clicked on the decision update.

My heart immediately sank; there hadn’t been a confetti burst.

But when I caught sight of the first few words, I shot up in disbelief. I had gotten in.

Ultimately, that moment captured everything this journey had been about. The uncertainty, the persistence and the quiet hope that somehow, things would work out. And in the end, I ended up exactly where I needed to be."

Yasmin Diallo (C’28) shares her story of why she transferred to Georgetown to study public policy and reflects on the people and experiences that have helped make the Hilltop feel like home.

Capitol Dreams and Hilltop Views: Why I Transferred To Georgetown - Georgetown University Yasmin Diallo (C’28) tells her story of why she transferred to Georgetown to study public policy at the Capitol Campus.

With the World Cup comes immense logistical and operational hurdles, from venue management to ticketing models and sponsorship opportunities. This year, the challenges come with the extra layer of teams playing across the U.S., Mexico and Canada — the first World Cup to be co-hosted by three countries.

Georgetown’s new Executive Master’s in Global Sports Operations & Strategy program, in collaboration with the Manchester City Sports Business School, will offer students first-hand insights from professionals at the cutting-edge of the global sports industry with online asynchronous courses and two one-week residencies in Manchester and London in the United Kingdom and in Washington, DC, and New York City.

“We are not just focusing on soccer. There are other global sports that we are going to explore to examine how things are done and why things are done,” said Bobby Goldwater, the faculty director of the program. “We will provide access for students that they will not be able to get any other way.”

We sat down with Goldwater to pick his brain on the major decisions and economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what it might mean for the future of the sports industry.

Is The 2026 World Cup a Model for the Future? A Sports Executive Weighs In. - Georgetown University A sports executive explains the World Cup's complex business operations and economic impact and what it might mean for the sports industry