Welcome to the Justice & Peace Studies Program!

The Georgetown University Program on Justice and Peace (JUPS) is a transdisciplinary community committed to both the academic study and lived practice of peace and social justice.

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Creative and Collaborative Explorations

The Justice and Peace Studies (JUPS) Program fosters creative and collaborative explorations of complex questions of applied philosophy, domestic and global politics. Innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including social action, community engagement, experiential learning, and research, are hallmarks of the program.

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2026 JUPS Student Awards

We are excited to congratulate two of our outstanding seniors for their achievements in the Justice and Peace Studies program! Both of the following students have demonstrated a special commitment…

May 15, 2026

Photo of Professor Khan presenting in front of a slideshow.

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JUPS Professor Dr. Helal Khan at the 63rd Annual NAIMUN Conference

Dr. Helal Khan, a JUPS faculty member, participated in the 63rd annual North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN) in February 2026. Hosted by the Georgetown International…

May 7, 2026

Students standing in front of a map at Loyola University campus in Seville (Source: Stella Vance's personal photos).

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JUPS Major Senior, Stella Vance, presents research in Hoya Paxa Symposium

On April 25, 2026, JUPS Senior, Stella Vance presented at the 2026 Hoya Paxa Student Symposium, which showcases student research projects from the Georgetown Berkley Center’s programs and courses.…

May 5, 2026