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The Georgetown University Student Association passed legislation to increase student engagement with GUSA, establish a free speech zone on the Capitol Campus and enhance transportation reliability at an Oct 5 meeting(Georgetown University).

Genocide Scholar Criticizes Western Inaction in Gaza

By Emily Dabre, Graduate Desk Editor October 5, 2025

A historical sociologist denounced Western nations’ lack of action on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a Georgetown University event Sept. 29.  Martin Shaw — an emeritus professor...

At a discussion hosted by Georgetown University’s Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES), a scholar and Russian dissident reflected on the lessons of the Soviet dissent movement.

Dissident-in-Residence Discusses Soviet Dissent Movement With Scholar

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor September 26, 2025

A scholar and a dissident reflected on the lessons of the dissident movement in the Soviet Union at a discussion hosted by Georgetown University’s Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies...

David Ignatius, an award-winning Washington Post foreign affairs columnist, assessed President Donald Trump's foreign policy, praising Trump's shift in Ukraine policy but criticizing his failure to negotiate with Russian leaders.

Famed Journalist Praises Aspects of US Foreign Policy, Criticizes Failures to Negotiate

By Sam Fishman, Special to The Hoya September 25, 2025

An award-winning journalist praised President Donald Trump for his criticism of the United Nations (UN) and shift in Ukraine foreign policy, yet criticized Trump’s failure to negotiate with Russian leaders...

Former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) discussed the broad benefits that come with free trade policy during an event at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy on Sept. 16.

Former Senator Praises Free Trade at GU Event

By Allister Adair, Special to The Hoya September 19, 2025

Former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) argued globalized free trade creates broad benefits but harms some U.S. workers amid President Donald Trump’s increasing tariff policy during an event at Georgetown University’s...

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...

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...

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,...

A United Nations Special Rapporteur defended the right to health in a lecture at Georgetown Sept 8. (Georgetown University)

UN Special Rapporteur Urges Students to Defend the Right to Health

By Emily Dabre, Graduate Desk Editor September 12, 2025

A United Nations (UN) human rights expert urged students to defend health care rights against threats from global governments and courts in a Sept. 8 lecture at Georgetown University.  Dr. Tlaleng...

Experts discuss Israeli-Palestinian politics and U.S. policy impacts during a Center for Jewish Civilization event (Center for Jewish Civilization).

Policy Experts Discuss Future of Israeli, Palestinian Politics

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 11, 2025

Experts on Israeli and Palestinian politics argued for leadership reform and a fresh approach to Israeli-Palestinian relations amid shifting political landscapes in the United States at an event hosted...

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Jack Schlossberg Hints at Congressional Run, Emphasizes Youth Political Action

By Aria Zhu and Ruth Abramovitz September 8, 2025

Jack Schlossberg, former President John F. Kennedy's grandson and a political journalist, said he was heavily considering running for Congress at a Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) talk Sept....

Khan Suri’s Lawyer Says Case Principles Entrenched in US History

Khan Suri’s Lawyer Says Case Principles Entrenched in US History

By Nora Toscano and Maren Fagan May 14, 2025

One of the lawyers for formerly detained Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri argued the detainment was an overreach of executive power at a May 14 event.  Hassan Ahmad, one of...

Several officials from luxury hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons, and Auberge Resorts Collection encouraged students to pursue careers in hospitality at a student-led Georgetown University forum April 23.

GU Students Host Luxury Retail Brands for Hospitality Forum

By Nico Abreu, Events Desk Editor April 25, 2025

Several officials from luxury hotel brands urged students to consider careers in hospitality at a student-led Georgetown University forum April 23. Georgetown’s Retail and Luxury Association (GRLA),...

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