John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University and professorial lecturer in the Philosophy Department, earned his B.A. in English from Georgetown University in 1979 and his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Georgetown in 1995.

His research and teaching interests are currently centered in ethics and human rights, with a particular focus on the Catholic moral tradition. He has most recently taught "The Practice of Leadership," "Human Rights: A Culture in Crisis," and a seminar on "Ways of Knowing."

Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. DeGioia held a variety of senior administrative positions at Georgetown, including Senior Vice President, responsible for university-wide operations, and Dean of Student Affairs.