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Malik Mack (above) starred in his return to action, notching 20 points and four assists as the Hoyas took down the George Washington Revolutionaries in a preseason scrimmage.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Beat Fiery GWU In Physical, Sold-Out Scrimmage

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor October 18, 2025

The last time Georgetown University played George Washington University (GWU) in men’s basketball — on Dec. 16, 1981 at the Capital Center in Landover, Md. — the world was a very different place. Ronald...

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president.

GU Students Welcome Peñalver, Call for Administrative Change

By Nora Toscano and Patrick Clapsaddle October 18, 2025

Georgetown University students welcomed the prospect of administrative change after the board of directors announced Eduardo Peñalver will serve as the 49th president of the university beginning July...

A former prime minister of Israel and a former Palestinian National Authority minister of foreign affairs called for increased dialogue and a permanent peaceful solution to the Israel-Hamas war at an Oct. 16 Georgetown University event while students protested outside the venue.

Palestinian, Israeli Leaders Criticize Israel-Hamas War, Detail Peace Plan as GU Students Protest ‘Impunity’

By Emily Dabre, Hannah Abdelshahid, and Ajani Stella October 18, 2025

Two prominent former politicians, one Palestinian and one Israeli, called for increased dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis at a Georgetown University event Oct. 16 while roughly two dozen students...

Eduardo Peñalver has frequently drawn on his Latino heritage and Jesuit values to defend immigration, support affirmative action and criticize President Donald Trump, according to a review by The Hoya of Peñalver's past statements and actions.

Peñalver Has Criticized Trump, Defended Immigration, Diversity

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor October 16, 2025

Eduardo Peñalver, who will become Georgetown University’s 49th president July 1, 2026, has advocated for immigration, defended affirmative action and criticized President Donald Trump’s policies and...

Yosef Kalinko/Courtesy of Georgetown University | Eduardo M. Peñalver, Georgetown Univeristy's incoming president, boasts a decades-long career in legal academia and Jesuit higher education.

Peñalver Brings a Legacy of Leadership in Higher Education

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor October 16, 2025

Eduardo M. Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president with a decades-long career in Jesuit and legal education behind him.  Peñalver has served as the president of Seattle...

Eduardo Peñalver will be Georgetown University's first Latino President. (Georgetown University)

Peñalver Will Be GU’s First Latino President, Second Lay President

By Maren Fagan, Editor in Chief October 16, 2025

July 1, 2026, will be President Eduardo Peñalver’s first day as Georgetown University president.  It will also be the first day Georgetown has a president with Latino heritage.  Peñalver,...

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president.

BREAKING: Eduardo Peñalver to Be GU’s 49th President

By Maren Fagan, Editor in Chief October 15, 2025

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president, the university announced Oct. 15.  Peñalver said he is honored to join Georgetown.  “I’m deeply honored to...

Saahil Rao and Zadie Weaver would reform club funding and increase student engagement with Village A reconstruction plans if elected as Georgetown University Student Association president and vice president.

Q&A: Rao/Weaver GUSA Executive Ticket Push Reforms, Defend Secret Society Membership

By Ajani Stella and Ruth Abramovitz October 15, 2025

Saahil Rao (SFS ’27) and Zadie Weaver (CAS ’28), running for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president, aim to reform club funding and work closely with the university...

Darius Wagner and Nazgol Missaghi would collaborate with students and university administrators and aim to defend values on and off campus if elected as the Georgetown University Student Association president and vice president.

Q&A: Wagner/Missaghi GUSA Executive Ticket Advocate Cutting ‘Red Tape,’ Defending Values

By Ruth Abramovitz and Ajani Stella October 15, 2025

Darius Wagner (CAS ’27) and Nazgol Missaghi (CAS ’28), running for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president, aim to improve access between students and university...

Luke Hughes and Mikey Williams hope to focus on student clubs and downsize the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) if elected as GUSA president and vice president.

Q&A: Hughes/Williams GUSA Executive Ticket Centers Resizing GUSA, Supporting Campus Clubs

By Ruth Abramovitz and Ajani Stella October 15, 2025

Luke Hughes (SFS ’27) and Mikey Williams (SFS ’28), running for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president, aim to downsize GUSA and provide support for student clubs...

The Georgetown neighborhood’s Starbucks Coffee location closed indefinitely Sept. 27.

Beloved M Street Student Coffee Spot Closes

By Jacqueline Gordon, Special to The Hoya October 13, 2025

The Georgetown neighborhood’s Starbucks Coffee location on the corner of M and 34th Streets closed indefinitely Sept. 27, disappointing Georgetown University students who frequented the shop. Starbucks,...

The School of Foreign Service hosted a former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom and France at an event Oct. 6.

Former U.S. Ambassador Advocates for Increases in International Communication

By Ali Cappola, Special to The Hoya October 13, 2025

A former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom and France defended international dialogue and recounted her diplomatic experiences at a Georgetown University event Oct. 6.  Jane Hartley, the former...

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