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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The Georgetown University Farmers’ Market reopened earlier this month, adding four new vendors to its lineup, in addition to the 11 returning vendors offering local produce and prepared food.

GU Farmers’ Market Returns With Four New Vendors

By Evan Ecklund, Contributing Editor March 21, 2025

The Georgetown University Farmers’ Market (GUFM) debuted four new permanent vendors when it reopened earlier this month, adding to the 11 returning GUFM staples. Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4...

Georgetown University is moving forward with a project to replace the solar panels and roof of the Edward B. Bunn Intercultural Center, following through on scrapped plans initially announced in 2017.

GU to Replace ICC Solar Panels, Roof

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor March 21, 2025

Georgetown University is moving forward with plans to replace the solar panels and roof of the Edward B. Bunn Intercultural Center (ICC), a university spokesperson confirmed to The Hoya March 13. The...

Georgtown University students and faculty have led many protests on campus, including for Palestinian liberation and labor rights, but many are now fearful of federal retaliation amid the Trump admininstration's crackdown.

Federal Crackdown on Campus Protests Spurs GU Student, Faculty Concern

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor March 21, 2025

Georgetown University students and faculty members defended their right to protest amid concerns about the federal government’s crackdown on campus protests. Since Feb. 28, President Donald Trump...

Georgetown University / Student interns, faculty members and graduate data fellows will now be able to help analyze the 2024 elections, including the primaries and general election, as part of a collaboration between Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy (MPP) and Decision Desk (DDHQ), an election results reporting website and service.

Kalmanovitz Institute Hosts Interunion Assembly

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor March 21, 2025

The Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor (KI), Georgetown University’s research and education labor center, and members of the Georgetown Coalition for Workers Rights (GCWR), a student...

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GUSA 2026 Budget Passes, Fulfills Higher Percentage of Budget Requests

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor March 21, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate increased or maintained funding for all but two student activity advisory boards for fiscal year 2026.   The senate passed the final version...

A cyber policy expert who served in the U.S. Department of Defense under former President Joe Biden will join the School of Foreign Service (SFS) in August 2025.

Former Biden Administration Cyber Policy Expert Joins SFS Faculty

By Pritika Patel, Hoya Staff Writer March 21, 2025

A high level federal defense official under President Joe Biden will join Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) in August 2025, the university announced March 11.  Michael Sulmeyer,...

Members of the Georgetown University community are confident the inaugural first-year course requirement "Race, Power and Justice at Georgetown," which focuses on injustice and equity, will withstand a federal crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at higher education institutions.

GU Community Defends ‘Race, Power and Justice’ Course Amid DEI Crackdown

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor March 21, 2025

As the federal government threatens diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at higher education institutions, Georgetown University faculty and students reaffirmed the importance of “Race,...

Georgetown University administrators and a Federal Impact Working Group revealed plans to lessen the impacts of federal cuts to academic research funding through growing enrollment in master’s programs and conducting outreach to lawmakers at a March 13 town hall.

GU Leaders Announce Plans to Mitigate Executive Orders’ Impacts

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor March 20, 2025

Georgetown University administrators divulged plans to mitigate the impacts of federal cuts to academic research funding through growing enrollment in master’s programs and seeking alternative funding...

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Khan Suri’s Deportation Stayed as Wife Files Petition for Release

By Paulina Inglima, Ajani Stella, and Aamir Jamil March 20, 2025

A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security not to deport Badar Khan Suri, the Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher whom federal immigration officials detained March 17. The...

On Social Media, Khan Suri Opposed Israeli Action, Did Not Advocate Breaking Law

On Social Media, Khan Suri Opposed Israeli Action, Did Not Advocate Breaking Law

By Paulina Inglima, Maren Fagan, and Evie Steele March 20, 2025

Federal agents detained a Georgetown University researcher for, in part, having social media posts that allegedly promoted interests against U.S. foreign policy.  A U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

Georgetown University | Federal immigration agents detained a Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher March 17, accusing him of opposing U.S. foreign policy and seeking to deport him. The researcher, Badar Khan Suri, is in the U.S. legally on a student visa.

Who Is Badar Khan Suri?

By Nora Toscano and Ajani Stella March 20, 2025

Badar Khan Suri, the Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher whom federal immigration officials detained March 17, accusing him of promoting antisemitic rhetoric and “Hamas propaganda” and harming...

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Washington, D.C. area colleges, including Georgetown, have come under fire for being exempt from $111 million in local property taxes.

Khan Suri’s Detainment Sparks Concern, Outrage Among GU Community Members

By Nora Toscano, Ajani Stella, and Maren Fagan March 20, 2025

Following the federal detainment of Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri, several university organizations expressed their concerns over academic freedom and on-campus expression. U.S....

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