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From South Africa and Ethiopia to Qatar: African Graduates Leave a Lasting Legacy at GU-Q
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to celebrate the achievements of its graduating African students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, resilience, and dedication to improving their communities. Among them are Michelle Hadebe and Philmon Abraha, two exceptional students whose stories embody the spirit of Georgetown’s commitment to global engagement and transformative education...
Philmon Abraha: Bridging Economics and Technology for African Development
Philmon Abraha, an International Economics major with a minor in Computer Science, is another standout graduate whose unique interdisciplinary approach positions him to make significant contributions to Africa’s future. Originally from Bahir Dar, a semi-urban city in the conflict-ridden region of Northern Ethiopia, Philmon grew up in a community that valued compassion and resilience...
Philmon graduates with a clear path ahead: a summer internship in marketing analytics at Snoonu, followed by a move to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree at UC Berkeley’s School of Information. There, he will focus on using AI and machine learning to combat hate speech and misinformation in conflict-affected regions – an ambition shaped by his academic journey at Georgetown and deeply personal experiences. “Coming to the Middle East was a big leap for me and my family,” he reflected. “But my time here has completely shifted how I see the world. It’s prepared me to take the next step toward making a meaningful impact and giving back to the people and places that shaped me.”
Philmon Abraha is an incoming MIMS student.
