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June 1st, 2021

In conversation with Eva Rosen

In this interview, GGCI Faculty Director, Uwe Brandes, and Professor Rosen held a conversation which included an overview of her research motivations,...

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May 24th, 2021

A Year in Review

This year, at the GGCI we were extraordinarily fortunate to be joined by external thought leaders in the global dialogue on the past, present and...

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March 31st, 2021

Students Present Interdisciplinary Urban Research

The Third Annual GGCI Student Research Summit brought together students from across University to present their urban and place-based research.

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March 30th, 2021

Exploring Narrative in Community-based Change

In this session, Angela Glover Blackwell reflected on her work advancing racial and economic equity in direct engagement with local communities across...

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February 23rd, 2021

Mayoral Leadership During the COVID-19 Pandemic

William Peduto, mayor of the City of Pittsburgh joined us to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that exist for local communities to respond...

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January 26th, 2021

Cities in a Globalized World: In Dialogue with Jeffrey D. Sachs

On November 9th, 2020, the Office of the President and the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative hosted Jeffrey D. Sachs, one of the world’s leading...

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January 19th, 2021

Asian Cities, Urban Settlers Collection Published in City & Society

After two workshops and two years of continued engagement supported by the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative, five articles were published in City...

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December 1st, 2020

2021 Student Research Summit: Call for Papers

All undergraduate and graduate students at all schools and all campuses are encouraged to submit a presentation proposal before January 11th, 2021.

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October 1st, 2020

Angela Glover Blackwell Named Visiting Fellow

The Georgetown Global Cities Initiative is honored to announce Angela Glover Blackwell as its third annual visiting fellow.

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September 11th, 2020

Covid-19 Resources for Cities

Professor Rebecca Katz and the Center for Global Health Science & Security provide city leaders with the tools needed to prevent, detect, and respond...

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