Commencement
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Innovative Biomedical and Genetics Research Projects Net PhD Students ARCS Scholar Awards
Four doctoral candidates at Georgetown University, including MD/PhD candidate Alexander Lekan (G’26, M’28) in the Tumor Biology Program at the School of Medicine, have been named ARCS Scholars for 2025-2026. The distinction, granted by the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, recognizes graduate students’ valuable research contributions to the fields of science, engineering and medicine.
February 9, 2026
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With a transformational bequest, School of Dentistry alumnus Richard Calabrese (D’77) and his wife, Angela, will establish two endowed scholarship funds designed to help aspiring scientists and physicians.
February 2, 2026
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Inaugural Thomas A. Reynolds III Return to Function Challenge Grant Recipients Selected
Two multidisciplinary teams have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the Thomas A. Reynolds III Return to Function Challenge Grants, which support translational science research centered around the “Return to Function” pillar of excellence.
January 14, 2026
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Medical Education Events
Throughout the academic year, the Medical Education Office of Student Affairs and medical student groups and organizations plan numerous events, including the White Coat Ceremony and Match Day.
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All Upcoming Events- 4:00 pm
- Hybrid – New Research Building Auditorium & via Zoom
Disability and Healthcare EventFeb. 12
- 6:00 pm
- OSEI Community Room
Advances in Technology and Instrumentation Seminar Series featuring Junfeng Ma, PhDFeb. 13
- 12:00 pm
- Hybrid – Basic Science Building 341 & via Zoom