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Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) faculty published a study which quantified the potential role of the brain's right hemisphere in stroke recovery Sept. 8.

GU Professor Publishes Study on Language in Stroke Recovery

By Nico Abreu, Events Desk Editor September 22, 2025

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) faculty published a study on Sept. 8 that deepened scientists’ understanding of the brain’s role in language recovery for stroke patients. Dr. Peter Turkeltaub...

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,...

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 $13.7 million gift from Robert Bertrand (C’62, Parent’05) will create  the Robert W. Bertrand Endowed Chair in Computer Science.

A $13.7 Million Gift Creates Endowed Chair in Computer Science

By Pritika Patel, Academics Desk Editor September 12, 2025

Georgetown University’s department of computer science will establish an endowed chair position dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and teaching, the university announced Sept. 8. A...

The Fall 2025 fellows at the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service sat down with The Hoya to discuss the National Guard and the current political moment.

GU Politics Fellows Talk National Guard, Future of Politics

By Ruth Abramovitz and Ajani Stella September 9, 2025

The Hoya sat down with the six Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) fellows for the Fall 2025 semester to discuss the federalization of the Washington, D.C. police...

Ricardo Ortiz, Beloved GU Advocate, Professor and Mentor, Dies at 63

Ricardo Ortiz, Beloved GU Advocate, Professor and Mentor, Dies at 63

By Nora Toscano, Executive Editor September 4, 2025

Ricardo Ortiz, an English and American Studies professor who taught at Georgetown University for more than 25 years and expanded the humanities, Latine and queer studies departments, died Aug. 18 in...

GUSA senators advanced summer legislation on student life funding, GUPD security costs, and building access ahead of the fall semester.

Faculty Group Holds Lectures About Palestine

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 4, 2025

A Georgetown University faculty group advocating for Palestinian liberation held a series of academic talks about Palestine’s history and international law Sept. 2 to 5. Georgetown’s chapter of...

LaiYee Leong, who received her Ph.D. at Yale University, will be teaching two upper-elective government courses

New Professor Brings Asian Studies Expertise to GU Government Department

By Anna Lim, Staff Writer September 4, 2025

Georgetown University’s department of government welcomed an expert in Asian studies as its associate director of undergraduate studies this semester, adding a new subject area to the department’s...

Adriana D. Kugler resigned five months early from her position as governor of the Federal Reserve Board, returning to her professorship at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Federal Reserve Governor Will Return to McCourt Professorship After Stepping Down Early

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor August 5, 2025

A governor of the Federal Reserve Board will step down from her position Aug. 8, returning to the faculty of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, she announced in an Aug. 1 letter. Adriana...

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

University Review of GU Professor for Controversial Posts Prompts Criticism, Praise

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor July 22, 2025

Amid Georgetown University’s conduct review of the former chair of the Arabic and Islamic studies department after controversial social media posts, students, community members and national audiences...

Groves Testifies Before House Committee

Groves Testifies Before House Committee

Today, Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves testified before a House of Representatives committee on antisemitism in higher education.  Groves testified for the House Committee...

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

ANALYSIS: Groves Could Face Questions on Antisemitic Incidents, Qatar at Congressional Hearing

By Aamir Jamil, Contributing Editor July 15, 2025

Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves will testify before a House of Representatives committee July 15 about the roles of foreign funding and faculty in causing antisemitism on college...

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