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Georgetown becomes second top 25 university to offer a disability studies major

After years of advocacy from those involved in Georgetown’s Disability Studies Program, the university will now offer a disability studies major, according to an April 15…

April 27, 2025

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Disability Studies Program Launches Major

The major will build on the program’s existing disability studies minor and graduate certificate and will offer students tools to critically examine disability through lenses…

April 26, 2025

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Did the Suffragist Movement Rely on Racism? New Play Explores Hidden History

“‘Bitter Flower’ is about a profound conflict between Jane Addams and Ida B. Wells-Barnett,” explains Fink, a professor in the Department of English and core faculty in…

November 4, 2022

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Academic Journal Founded by College Professor Provides Focal Point for Disability Studies

The Journal of Philosophy of Disability, launched last year by Joel Michael Reynolds, is celebrating the publication of its second issue this November. Founded to examine…

September 29, 2022

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Renowned Choreographer Begins Groundbreaking Residency in Disability Studies

The Program in Disability Studies will welcome renowned choreographer Jerron Herman as its Artist/Scholar/Activist-in-Residence. During the spring semester, Herman, who is also…

December 16, 2021

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Alumna Continues Advocacy on Campus for Those with Disabilities

Founder of the student group and organization Diversability, Tiffany Yu (B’10) seeks to expand access for disabled students and celebrate disability culture on campus. Through…

July 23, 2021