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Georgetown Names First Latino President | Washington DC News
Georgetown University has a new president — Eduardo Peñalver, the first Latino and second lay leader in the school’s history, marking a historic moment for the Jesuit institution. Hailing from Seattle University, Peñalver brings a stellar academic pedigree, including a Rhodes scholarship, Yale Law, and Cornell Law, plus deep roots in Catholic and Jesuit traditions. The board praised his global outlook, commitment to justice, and leadership in higher education. Peñalver, humbled by the honor, thanked the search committee and predecessor Jack DeGioia, signaling a new chapter focused on academic…
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