April 2025
Stories: 20th Anniversary, Dr. Scheiring Fellowship, Qalam series closer, GAAP Day, Student presents in Cuba, Indonesia Trip and new program, Sonneborn Chair trip to India, North Oil partnership
20th Anniversary
20th Anniversary Website
View our timeline, reflect on our impact, and relive the magic of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. Share your memories on social media using #GUQ20.
Her Highness Attends Georgetown University in Qatar’s 20 Year Anniversary Celebration
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
Seven Exceptional Alumni Honored at GU-Q’s 20th Anniversary with Inaugural Alumni Impact Awards
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recognized seven distinguished graduates with Alumni Impact Awards.
Research and Events
Professor Scheiring Recognized as Global Thought Leader on Democracy with Prestigious Fellowship
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.
“Qalam” Author Season Closes with Powerful Reflections on Grief, Memory, and Love
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) concluded its year-long Qalam literary series with a moving conversation featuring acclaimed author and academic Sonali Deraniyagala.
Student Stories
Next Stop, GU-Q: Ambassadors Light the Way for Future Students
Incoming students were treated to an inspiring glimpse of their future university journey during this year’s Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program (GAAP).
From Doha to Havana: Wilbert Fils Pierre-Louis Advances Cultural Diplomacy on the Global Stage
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
Teaching and Learning
Georgetown Expands Global Reach with ZCZP Student Experience in Indonesia and Launch of New Program
GU-Q is expanding its global footprint, giving students more opportunities to engage with the world beyond the classroom. Students traveled to Indonesia through the Zones of Conflict, Zones of Peace (ZCZP) program led by GU-Q professors Dr. Firat Oruc and Dr. Raha Hakimdavar, who took the opportunity to create a first-of-its-kind engagement with the newly launched Georgetown School of Foreign Service Asia Pacific (GSAP) program in Jakarta.
Students Bridge Campuses, Cultures, and Communities with Hands-On Learning in India
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 Launches Partnership with North Oil Company to Deliver Leadership Program
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 to drive organizational success in an evolving industry.