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The Small, Often Invisible Moments That Matter
Caleb Johnston connected with Georgetown’s Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) through a practicum requirement in the Master of Arts in American Government program at the…
July 30, 2026
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A Year of Family First Moments
Through shared experiences, the Family First Program helps strengthen the bonds of justice-involved families. The Family First Program opened the 2025 school year by welcoming…
July 29, 2026
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Pivot Alum Joe Houston Jr. Builds on Success, Returns to Program as Mentor
For CEO and wellness professional Joe Houston Jr., also known as Mr. WeFit, joining the Pivot Program was all about refining his skillset. “I can’t be a coach if I’m not…
July 18, 2026
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Paralegal Program Partnership with OAG Empowers Returning Citizens
The MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program partners with organizations throughout the community to expand second-chance hiring opportunities. The program’s partnership with the…
July 13, 2026
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Williamz Diaz-Salamanca on Second Chances, Growth, and Making His Mother Proud
“Life-changing.” With one word, Williamz Diaz-Salamanca summed up his experience in Georgetown University’s Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program. In 2023, Diaz-Salamanca joined…
July 7, 2026
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How London Teeter Turned Her Own Experience Into Advocacy
Attentive in the classroom, eager to learn and help her classmates, and an active participant in discussions, one would never imagine the many obstacles London Teeter overcame…
June 16, 2026
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Meet the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program’s Seventh Cohort
Fifteen individuals have taken the next step in their professional careers through the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program. Over the coming months, participants will complete an…
June 2, 2026
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Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2026 Pitch Competition
The Pivot Program’s annual Pitch Competition returned on Wednesday, May 6, and the fellows did not disappoint! Fellows from the current cohort presented their business concepts…
May 20, 2026
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From One Campus to Another: Georgetown Graduate Helps Incarcerated Students Get Georgetown Degrees
Samantha Simonsen joined PJI as a Georgetown graduate in January 2025. Now, she’s helping incarcerated students get their Georgetown degrees. As the administrative coordinator…
April 14, 2026
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Making an Exoneree Welcomes Ninth Cohort at Georgetown
This January, Making an Exoneree (MAE) welcomed 15 students to its ninth cohort at Georgetown University. Over the course of the semester, undergraduate students have been…
March 19, 2026