Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Campus Ministry, Sikh Student Association Celebrate Gurpurab

Campus Ministry, Sikh Student Association Celebrate Gurpurab

By Akashdiya Chakraborty November 11, 2022

Georgetown University Campus Ministry coordinated a Chaplain’s Tea centered around a Sikh holiday in an effort to further recognize Sikh students at the university. Campus Ministry organized a celebration...

24 Miles in 24 Hours Raises Over $1300 For Asian American Youth

24 Miles in 24 Hours Raises Over $1300 For Asian American Youth

By Akashdiya Chakraborty October 21, 2022

Georgetown students ran 24 miles in 24 hours through Georgetown, helping the Asian American Student Association (AASA) raise over $1,300 to support Asian American youth organizations. The Oct. 15 to...

University Expands Meal Exchange Options Following GUSA Advocacy

University Expands Meal Exchange Options Following GUSA Advocacy

By Akashdiya Chakraborty September 8, 2022

Georgetown University campus dining location Epicurean and Company (“Epi’s”) now accepts meal exchanges, which can be applied to the grill, deli and noodle bar stations following feedback from students...

Graduating Seniors Recognized for Academic, Community-Based Achievements

Graduating Seniors Recognized for Academic, Community-Based Achievements

By Akashdiya Chakraborty June 4, 2022

Select graduating students and faculty members were honored for their accomplishments at Georgetown University’s Tropaia ceremonies.  Members of the campus community gathered May 20 as part...

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East Asian Studies Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

By Akashdiya Chakraborty April 22, 2022

Georgetown University professor of Japanese history Jordan Sand was named a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow, which will provide for the opportunity to have the time and money to finish a book about Japanese history. The...

McCourt Launches Community Lecture Series on Inclusion

McCourt Launches Community Lecture Series on Inclusion

By Akashdiya Chakraborty April 7, 2022

The Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy launched a community lecture series that will focus on fostering community dialogue about inclusion as it relates to democracy, politics and policy.  Each...

Students Elect New GradGov Board, Women Make History

Students Elect New GradGov Board, Women Make History

By Akashdiya Chakraborty April 1, 2022

Two women will assume the roles of Georgetown University Graduate Student Government (GradGov) president and vice president for the first time in the organization’s history following  executive...

NHS Partners with DC Organization To Host Annual Day of Service

NHS Partners with DC Organization To Host Annual Day of Service

By Akashdiya Chakraborty March 31, 2022

Georgetown University’s School of Nursing and Health Studies (NHS) organized its first Day of Service since the start of the pandemic, with 16 students from various majors across the school volunteering...

Panel: Philanthropy Must Become More Proactive and Preventative

Panel: Philanthropy Must Become More Proactive and Preventative

By Akashdiya Chakraborty March 24, 2022

Philanthropists must shift strategies to address the root causes of inequalities in the United States, panelists said at a March 22 event.  The event, titled “Philanthropy and America’s Racial...

Book Advocates for Increased Diversity and Inclusion in Diplomacy

Book Advocates for Increased Diversity and Inclusion in Diplomacy

By Akashdiya Chakraborty February 24, 2022

Examining diversity, equity and inclusion is crucial for effective conflict prevention and diplomatic solutions, according to a new book titled “Untapped Power: Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion for...

Africa-China Initiative Secures Grant To Promote Discussion of Trans-Regional Relations

Africa-China Initiative Secures Grant To Promote Discussion of Trans-Regional Relations

By Akashdiya Chakraborty January 27, 2022

A new grant will allow the Asian Studies and the African Studies programs to collaborate in researching and discussing diplomacy, trade and development between the two regions.  The Africa-China...

Georgetown Professors Publish Report on AI Model Results, Predict Potential Future SARS-related Virus Sources

Georgetown Professors Publish Report on AI Model Results, Predict Potential Future SARS-related Virus Sources

By Akashdiya Chakraborty January 21, 2022

A team of international researchers, including professors from the Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) worked with sources of past zoonotic viruses in order to develop models to predict where...

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