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Crowne Plaza Hotel Washington DC
Washington's "Crowne Jewel" has a new look and a new name, the Hamilton Crowne Plaza-Washington DC hotel. Restoration of this 1920s, boutique style hotel combines the tradition of Washington with modern amenities, including high speed Internet, a fitness center and...more

Marriott Georgetown University Conference Center
Marriott Georgetown University Conference Center Can Accommodate Anything From Small Meetings To Receptions As Large As 1,300. With 23,000 Square Feet Of Total Function Space, The Conference Center Is One Of Washington's Larger Conference Facilities With…more

About Georgetown University

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.

Although Fr. John Carroll (1736-1815) was never president of Georgetown University and never served on its faculty, it is to him that the University owes its existence. Appointed superior of the American Mission by the Pope in 1784, Father Carroll saw the need for the education of the young American Republic's Catholic citizens and began planning an academy.

Georgetown today is a thriving student-centered, international, research university. Distinguished faculty combine scholarship and professional experience as diplomats, public health officials, economists, authors and scientists to foster every student's full potential.

The mission of Georgetown University manifests itself in multiple ways that extend beyond the classroom. Our faculty engage in research and scholarship that extends around the globe. By tackling some of the most critical intellectual and social issues of the day, faculty demonstrate Georgetown's commitment to academic excellence and serving others.

The distinguished faculty include renowned U.S. and international professionals who bring to the classroom a lifetime of experience. Dedicated to the art of teaching, of sharing knowledge and skills of their disciplines, the faculty are also deeply involved in the work of making and applying new knowledge through research. The University provides opportunities for students to participate in research and scholarly endeavors, through programs including the Georgetown Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Carroll Fellows Initiative, and Hughes Scholars, as well as in individual academic departments and programs. The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences assists graduate students seeking extramural research funding and exploring new fields of research that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The University libraries are the intellectual backbone for research activities at Georgetown. Collectively, seven libraries provide access to 2.4 million volumes and 35,000 print and electronic journals. Students and faculty also have borrowing privileges with the Washington Library Research Consortium and enhanced access to the Library of Congress.

The University's research resources span three separate campuses: Arts and Sciences, Medical and Law. Faculty and student research is supported by numerous offices.

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