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Students at Georgetown University launched Early Entrepreneurs, a new organization to address the gender gap in business careers by mentoring young girls in developing business skills.

New Organization to Fight Business Gender Gap Through Mentorship

By Lena Maillet, Hoya Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Students at Georgetown University launched a new organization to address the gender gap and lack of mentorship for young girls interested in pursuing business careers Feb. 3. Early Entrepreneurs, which...

Olivia Holmberg/The Hoya | The Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition (GRAC), the organization that represents Georgetown University resident assistants (RAs), completed their fifth round of bargaining with Georgetown University, reaching no tentative agreements in this session.

RA Union, GU Complete Eighth Bargaining Session, Expect to End Negotiations this Semester

By Maren Fagan and Aamir Jamil February 7, 2025

The Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition (GRAC), the union representing Georgetown University resident assistants (RAs), came to one tentative agreement regarding RA scheduling at a Feb. 5 collective...

D.C City Councilmember Trayon White was expelled from the council after a 2024 bribery charge. Feb 4.

DC Council Expels Member Facing Federal Bribery Charges

By Emily Dabre, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

The D.C. City Council voted Feb. 4 to expel Trayon White (D-Ward 8) after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charged White with one count of bribery. An investigation conducted by the D.C. Council...

The D.C. Council proposed a bill to ban personal device use in public schools. Jan. 27.

Proposed City Council Bill to Prohibit Cell Phone Use During School Hours

By Sofia Thomas, Special to the Hoya February 7, 2025

The D.C. City Council introduced new legislation Jan. 27 to prohibit personal cell phone and wireless device use during the school day in D.C. schools.  Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto (LAW ’17)...

Four professors at Georgetown discussed two short films relating to the themes of migration and borders, calling for a reimagining of the concept of borders and standing in solidarity with displaced migrants, at an event on February 5.

GU Professors Advocate for Solidarity, Dialogue Amid Migration Crises

By Annie Quimby, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

A panel of four Georgetown University professors called for global solidarity and interdisciplinary action in the wake of shifts in migration patterns at a film screening and discussion series Feb. 5.  Georgetown’s...

The East Asian Policy Association, a student group at the McCourt School of Public Policy that builds community among students with ties to or interests in East Asia, celebrated Lunar New Year Jan. 31.

McCourt East Asian Policy Association Celebrates Lunar New Year

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor February 7, 2025

The East Asian Policy Association (EAPA), a student group at the McCourt School of Public Policy that builds community among students with ties to or interests in East Asia, hosted a Lunar New Year celebration...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University, called on students and Catholic universities to reintegrate the sciences with the humanities in order to promote theological inquiry at the annual Bernardin Lecture Feb 4.

Xavier University President Calls for Reunification of the Liberal Arts

By By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 7, 2025

The president of Xavier University of Louisiana called on students and Catholic universities to integrate the sciences and humanities in order to promote theological inquiry at a Feb. 4 Georgetown University...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | Israeli journalist and survivor of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack Amir Tibon expressed concerns over Trump’s comments on the U.S. taking control of Gaza at an event about the ongoing ceasefire Feb. 7.

Israeli Journalist Expresses Concern Over Trump’s Gaza Plan

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 7, 2025

An Israeli journalist and survivor of Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel warned that President Donald Trump’s plan for U.S. reconstruction of Gaza could undermine the ongoing ceasefire at an event...

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The Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week has returned for the 2017 winter season, offering set meals for less than $40 at some of the District’s most high-end restaurants, including the neighborhood favorite 1789 Restaurant.

GU Students Dine Out During Winter Restaurant Week

By Elliet Walton, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

Over 350 restaurants in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area participated in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)’s Restaurant Week between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.  Georgetown...

A Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition, celebrating student researchers’ achievements, launched in Lauinger Library for the first time Jan. 31, which will stay on display until Mar. 31.

Peruvian Ambassador Predicts Peru’s Regional Power, Trade Future

By Annika McCanne, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

The Peruvian ambassador to the United States emphasized Peru’s economic influence and trade relationship with the United States at a Georgetown University event Jan. 30. Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero...

A Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition, celebrating student researchers’ achievements, launched in Lauinger Library for the first time Jan. 31, which will stay on display until Mar. 31.

Lauinger Library Features Undergraduate Research in New Exhibition

By Luke Suko, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

Georgetown University’s Lauinger Library is hosting an inaugural Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition to celebrate the achievements of student researchers from Jan. 31 to Mar. 31.  The...

Georgetown University history professor Maurice Jackson narrates how Washington, D.C., musicians and athletes have combated racial discrimination through unity and empowerment in his new book, published Feb. 3.

GU History Professor’s Book Chronicles Role of Music, Sports in DC Racial Equality Fight

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor February 6, 2025

A Georgetown University history professor published a new book Feb. 3 narrating the impact of musicians and athletes on combating racial discrimination in Washington, D.C. Maurice Jackson, who is also...

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