Georgetown Engages Latin America
With its academic strengths, Washington, D.C., location, Jesuit values, and regional networks, Georgetown is a leading U.S. university engaged in Latin America. Faculty and students across research and teaching programs engage critical challenges facing the region, including economic growth and innovation, governance and the rule of law, social and cultural cohesion, and hemispheric relations.
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Latin America Student Fellows Program
The student fellows program gives a select group of undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to conduct research and support events and programs related to the initiative’s core themes.
The Future of U.S. & Mexican Relations with Professor Jenny Guardado
Jenny Guardado, Assistant Professor at the Center for Latin American Studies, discusses the future of U.S.-Mexico relations after AMLO's election.
The Future of U.S. & Mexican Relations with Professor John Bailey
Dr. John Bailey, Professor Emeritus of Government affiliated with the Center for Latin American Studies, discusses the future of U.S.-Mexico relations after AMLO's election.
Professor Ernst Awarded Georgetown University's Patrick Healy Award 2018
President DeGioia awarded the Patrick Healy Award 2018 to LALP executive director Professor Ricardo Ernst during this year's John Carroll Weekend in Seattle on April 14, 2018. Congratulations and thank you, Professor Ernst, for your leadership!
Georgetown University's GCL Class 2018 Graduation
The graduation took place at the Riggs Library last March 29. Thirty-four participants from 19 countries graduated from this 10-week program that empowers emerging leaders to become agents of change in Latin America. Welcome to the GCL Network!
"Governability in Latin American Countries in a Globalized World"
Read the most recent issue of the Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability (GGG) on the governability of Latin American countries, edited by Professor Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J., and our very own executive director Prof. Ernst.
Georgetown Student Founded and Manages Housing Nonprofit in Bolivia
Carlos Aramayo (SCS’19) is the cofounder and fundraising director of the Fuller Center for Housing Bolivia, a nonprofit organization that builds low-cost homes for those most in need in Bolivia.
David Smolansky Granted 2018 GCL Impact Award
Smolansky’s efforts for the defense of democracy and human rights have inspired many in Venezuela and around the world. They are a clear example of GCL's mission to generate positive change with a multiplier effect in the region.
Georgetown University Welcomes the 2018 GCL Class
Georgetown University is happy to welcome 34 young leaders from 19 Ibero-American countries to the 2018 Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL).