10/07/2026
This Wednesday, we highlight Ruth Morgan (H’27), a healthcare management and policy student whose Georgetown journey is rooted in education, community, and a commitment to creating greater opportunities for those who come after her. Raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Ruth grew up in a Jamaican family that emphasized education as something no one could ever take away from you. She found her way to Georgetown through Upward Bound and knew almost immediately that the Hilltop was where she belonged.
At Georgetown, Ruth has embraced an education that goes beyond the classroom. Her studies in healthcare management and policy have challenged her to think critically about the systems that shape healthcare, while her experiences as a Black student have deepened her understanding of identity, resilience, and community. Reflecting on what it means to be Black at Georgetown, she describes the experience as both a testament to resilience and a reminder of the work that still remains.
Ruth’s story is ultimately about using opportunity to create opportunity. She believes Black students deserve to be here, deserve to succeed, and deserve to leave Georgetown equipped to serve their communities and open doors for those who follow. Her journey reminds us that being part of Black Georgetown is not only about overcoming barriers, but about redefining what is possible and building a stronger path for the next generation.
Read more about Ruth’s Georgetown experience in her full interview (link in bio).
