Georgetown University

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Georgetown University built?1789
2. What is the classification?R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity
3. What is the academic programs?Offers degree programs in 48 disciplines across eleven undergraduate and graduate schools
4. What is Georgetown University and where is it located?Georgetown University is a very old college in Washington, D.C., on a hill in the Georgetown neighborhood, with views of the Potomac River.
5. When was Georgetown University founded and by whom?It was founded in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll, making it the oldest Catholic university in the U.S.

Jesuit Research University: An institution of higher learning operated by the Society of Jesus, emphasizing research and scholarly inquiry.
National Historic Landmark: A building, site, or object that has been recognized for its outstanding national significance.
Federally Chartered University: A university established by an act of the U.S. Congress, granting it specific legal authority and recognition.