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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Former FEMA Official Named VP of Public Safety

Former FEMA Official Named VP of Public Safety

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor August 8, 2025

A former federal emergency management executive will lead Georgetown University’s police and public safety functions in a newly created role, the university announced Aug. 7. Josh Bornstein will...

Two residential halls were defaced with Nazi swastikas, prompting a GUPD investigation.

GUPD Investigates Antisemitic Graffiti Carved Into Campus Buildings

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor June 17, 2025

The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) is investigating antisemitic graffiti discovered the night of June 16, university officials announced June 17. GUPD discovered two Nazi swastikas etched...

GUPD Investigating Potential Antisemitic Hate Crime

GUPD Investigating Potential Antisemitic Hate Crime

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 16, 2025

A poster in a Georgetown University residential hall was defaced with antisemitic graffiti April 15, university officials announced April 16. Four university vice presidents — Rosemary Kilkenny, Jay...

Georgetown University students protested Badar Khan Suri's detainment and demanded the university become a “sanctuary campus” in a rally outside the front gates April 11.

GU Students Demand Khan Suri’s Release, Launch New Protest Coalition

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 11, 2025

Around 20 Georgetown University students called for the release of federally detained researcher Badar Khan Suri and pressured the university to oppose federal immigration officers’ deportation efforts...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | The Georgetown University community honored the late Anthony Allen, (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer of 30 years and former player on the men's basketball team, at a celebration of life service Oct. 16.

Memorial Service Honors GUPD Officer Anthony Allen

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor October 18, 2024

The Georgetown University community remembered the late Anthony Allen, (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) master officer and former player on the men’s basketball team, at...

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A new bill introduced by D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffle (D-Ward 5) would extend the jurisdiction of the Georgetown University Police Department beyond the front gates of campus.

GUPD Releases 2023 Annual Security Report, Says Reported Crime Has Decreased

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor October 6, 2024

On-campus crime at Georgetown University decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to the university’s annual security report, released Sept. 27. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy...

Courtesy of Georgetown University Police Department | Anthony Allen (CAS ’90), a beloved Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer and former forward on the men’s basketball team, died Sept. 11 in Dayton, Md. He was 57.

Anthony Allen, Men’s Basketball Alum and Beloved GUPD Officer, Dies at 57

By Aamir Jamil, Senior News Editor September 20, 2024

Anthony Allen (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer and former forward on the men’s basketball team, died Sept. 10 in Dayton, Md. He was 57. Born Sept. 10, 1967, in...

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) is investigating vandalism that occurred in Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart and the Heyden Observatory the night of Aug. 29 as potential anti-Catholic hate crimes.

GUPD Investigating Vandalism on Campus as Potential Anti-Catholic Hate Crimes

By Aamir Jamil and Maren Fagan September 6, 2024

The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) is investigating two Aug. 29 incidents of vandalism as potential anti-Catholic hate crimes.  During one incident, the large processional crucifix...

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GUPD Crime Log Shows Recent Incidents of Theft on Campus

By Kate Hwang and Patrick Clapsaddle September 6, 2024

August 2024 saw crime reports on or around Georgetown University property more than double as compared to August 2023.  According to the Georgetown University Police Department’s (GUPD) public crime...

Sofi Dippel/The Hoya | Several hundred Georgetown students and faculty protested an event held by Campus Ministry Feb. 27 that featured three members of the Israel Defense Force.

Israeli Soldiers Panel Sparks Student, Faculty Protests

By Catherine Alaimo, Lauren Doherty, and Jack Willis February 29, 2024

CW: This article discusses violence and death in Israel and Gaza, as well as antisemitism. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Students and faculty groups gathered...

Students Voice Concerns After Intruders Enters Dorm, Campus Buildings

Students Voice Concerns After Intruders Enters Dorm, Campus Buildings

By Song Lim, Special to The Hoya February 15, 2024

Three unauthorized individuals accessed campus buildings between Feb. 3 and Feb. 7, the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) confirmed. Two of the three incidents occurred in classroom buildings,...

EDITORIAL: Protect Students, Prioritize Safety

EDITORIAL: Protect Students, Prioritize Safety

By The Editorial Board September 15, 2023

As students, staff and faculty settle into the semester, campus security and safety are on many Georgetown University community members’ minds. The topic is especially relevant since a homicide suspect,...

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