Georgetown University Archives

Fauci calls COVID-19 a ‘pandemic of historic proportion,’ like 1918’s flu

Jul 25, 2020

There is no denying the fact “this is a pandemic of historic proportion,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told students at Jesuit-run Georgetown University in a recent online webinar focused on young people’s risks and responsibilities in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

By Juan Carlos Ramirez

Panel looks at role racism, religion, COVID-19 will play in elections

Jul 19, 2020

The combination of concern over government response to COVID-19 and the economic collapse brought about by the pandemic with the national reckoning over racism following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis has found Catholics sharing in a public mood that has decidedly soured on politics, according to a panel of speakers.

By Kurt Jensen

COVID-19 pandemic seen increasing hunger, food insecurity around world

Jul 14, 2020

On the international level, COVID-19 is not just a public health issue, but it also is a hunger issue.

By Juan Carlos Ramirez

Panelists: With police abolition come added corrective societal measures

Jun 27, 2020

The calls to “abolish the police” did not begin with the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Instead, they simply picked up steam.

By Mark Pattison

Georgetown Law School forum examines reforming, transforming police

Jun 21, 2020

A panel of police and civil rights activists suggested numerous ways to reform the nature of police work in the United States during a June 11 forum sponsored by Georgetown University Law School.

By Mark Pattison

Latino immigrants ask family, parishes for help during crises, says panel

Jun 17, 2020

Latino immigrants and their families impacted by the pandemic and the outcry against racism lack the assistance networks that others have, but they are finding support in their relatives and parish communities, according to speakers on a June 11 panel.

By Norma Montenegro Flynn