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Georgetown University commemorated the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Catholic doctrine promoting Jewish-Catholic relations and interreligious understanding, with a lecture series hosted by several academic groups Sept. 15 and 16.

GU Commemorates 60 Years of Interreligious Doctrine

By Nico Abreu, Events Desk Editor September 19, 2025

Georgetown University celebrated 60 years of “Nostra Aetate,” the Catholic doctrine promoting Jewish-Catholic relations and interreligious understanding, with a lecture series sponsored by academic...

Georgetown University removed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language from some of its websites, including on the School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business sites.

GU Removes DEI Language from University Sites

By Evie Steele, Contributing Editor September 19, 2025

Since February, Georgetown University has removed or changed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language on several university webpages. While most of the university’s DEI webpages remain unchanged,...

Georgetown University students grappled with growing political violence across the United States, including organizing a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10.

GU Students Disconcerted By Increasing Political Violence

By Michael Scime, Hoya Staff Writer September 19, 2025

In the week following the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Georgetown University students expressed fear, uncertainty and a renewed commitment to dialogue amid an increasing...

Georgetown University's updated code of conduct created a new definition for student organizations and made all conduct processes more transparent.

New Code of Conduct Improves Transparency, Updates Citation Process, Organization Rules

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 19, 2025

Georgetown University released its updated student code of conduct for this academic year, detailing a revised citation process for residential living violations and an expanded definition of student organizations. The...

As the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s police department ended, some Georgetown University community members remained concerned over the future of the District's autonomy and policing.

GU Community Concerns for DC Future Persist Despite End of MPD Federalization

By Ajani Stella and Nora Toscano September 19, 2025

After federal control over the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) expired Sept. 10, Republican lawmakers introduced multiple bills that would give the federal government more authority...

Georgetown University's "performative men" descended on Copley Lawn for a student-run contest Sept. 14, bringing feminist literature, guitars and vinyl.

Men Bring Feminist Lit, Guitars, Sense of Irony to GU Performative Man Contest

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 19, 2025

Georgetown University students competed in a student-run “performative man” contest Sept. 14, embracing a viral, satirical trend that has sparked similar contests across the country.  After social...

Georgetown University students organized for a vigil for conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah on Sept. 12.

Students Mourn Charlie Kirk, Condemn Political Violence at Vigil

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 18, 2025

Georgetown University students mourned conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10, at a vigil held on the Old North steps Sept. 12.  Kirk, the founder of conservative...

Vali Nasr discusses Iran's shifting grand strategy as the SFS announces the Iran Project.

SFS Center Announces Iranian Studies Program During Book Talk With Middle East Expert

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 18, 2025

A professor of Middle East studies highlighted Iran’s national security grand strategy and its evolving domestic debate during a Georgetown University event Sept. 15, where a university academic center...

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in conversation with Sanford Unger, the director of the Free Speech Project who moderated the event. (The Free Speech Project)

Nebraska Republican Talks Trump, Leaving Congress at GU Event

By Pritika Patel, Academics Desk Editor September 18, 2025

A Republican congressman praised the value of dissent and explained his decision not to seek reelection during a Georgetown University event Sept 11.  Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), who served in the U.S....

The Georgetown University department of government hosted an event on pressing constitutional issues in honor of the annual Constitution Day.

Government Professors Assess Pressing Constitutional Issues

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 18, 2025

A Georgetown University constitutional law professor and the government department chair analyzed current Supreme Court cases and their political implications during a Sept. 16 event. Joseph Hartman,...

Georgetown University received an "F" grade from a free speech nonprofit, though it rose 111 spaces from last year.

Georgetown Rises Over 100 Spots in Free Speech Rankings, Maintains ‘F’ Grade

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 18, 2025

Georgetown University ranked 129th out of 257 colleges and universities in an annual ranking of freedom of speech and expression on college and university campuses.  The Foundation for Individual Rights...

Heidi Zeich joined Georgetown University's Office of Residential Living as its new executive director of residential living, overseeing residential assistants and community directors.

Residential Education Welcomes New Executive Director

By Annika McCanne, Hoya Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The Georgetown University Office of Residential Living hired a new executive director of residential education, a position leading residential assistants (RAs) and community directors (CDs), starting in...

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