July 18, 2012
Faith and the Olympics
London-based faith leader Alex Goldberg discusses his role as a chaplain during the upcoming Olympics and the impact UK religious groups can have on the legacy of the London Games.
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July 13, 2012
Sports as a Vehicle for Human Rights
Paralympian Eli Wolff discusses the link between sports and human rights and says that Olympic values are a key component in helping to propel a paradigm shift towards the inclusion of marginalized groups in sport. He sees educating young people as the key to promoting Olympic values and inclusion.
July 10, 2012
Special Olympics
Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, reflects on the history of the organization, its work, and values. He says sports are a special unifier that offer a meaningful path toward social justice.
July 5, 2012
Realizing Olympic Values
Katherine Marshall says the Olympics is not about athletics and competition alone. The core Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship point to meaningful rules for life.
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March 6, 2026
Faculty Fellow Lise Morjé Howard to Speak on the Future of UN Peacekeeping
Lise Morjé Howard, a faculty fellow at the Berkley Center, will participate in a panel discussion at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace titled “The UN Without the United States: UN Peacekeeping.” The event will explore how shifting global politics and a potential decline in U.S. support could reshape the future of United Nations peacekeeping operations.
February 26, 2026
Myha Hill Highlighted as 2026 Education and Social Justice Fellow
The Georgetown University School of Health has recognized Myha Hill as a recipient of the 2026 Education and Social Justice (ESJ) Fellowship. Hill joins three other Georgetown undergraduates in the 2026 cohort who will conduct research on the intersections of education, equity, and social justice.
February 13, 2026
Jim Wallis on Why Black History Is America's History
Writing in Religion News Service, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jim Wallis contends that facing the history of racial injustice in the United States with honesty is not divisive, but necessary for democratic renewal and moral clarity.
February 9, 2026
Women Faith Leaders Speak on Maternal Health Gaps in Kenya
Kenyan nuns are providing vital maternal health care in climate‑stressed regions. Member of the Women Faith Leaders Fellowship (WFLF) 2025-2026 cohort Sister Michelle Njeri, OSF, and WFLF alumna Sister Teresa Kiragu, ASN, are quoted on their faith‑driven efforts to protect mothers and newborns.
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