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Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor March 1, 2024

Georgetown University Graduate Student Government (GradGov) hosted its inaugural gala at the National Building Museum Feb 24. Over 1,000 Georgetown graduate students attended the first-ever GradGov...

Georgetownbiden | Georgetown University student activists, in conjunction with Georgetown University College Democrats, announced the launching of Georgetown Students for Biden, which hopes to campaign for President Biden's reelection bid and create professional development opportunities for students.

Georgetown Students for Biden Works to Increase Youth Turnout, Provide Campaign Opportunities

By Nola Goodwin, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Georgetown University students announced the formation of Georgetown Students for Biden-Harris, a student coalition to help reelect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming...

The McDonough School of Business’ (MSB) Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy hosted its second annual stock pitch competition on Feb. 23, which was won by the team pitching a stock buy of cybersecurity company Fortinet.

Fortinet Team Wins Annual Stock Pitch Competition

By Caleigh Keating, Events Desk Editor March 1, 2024

The McDonough School of Business (MSB) hosted its second annual undergraduate stock pitch competition Feb. 23.   At the competition, hosted by the MSB’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets...

Two experts discussed political and social conflict in Yemen since the Arab Spring and the current state of the country in a Feb. 22 discussion.

Experts Discuss Conflict in Post-Arab Spring Yemen

By Caleigh Keating, Events Desk Editor March 1, 2024

Two experts discussed political and social conflict in Yemen and historical instability in the country in a Feb. 22 event.   The panel, hosted by the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS)...

Mexican professor and political scientist Denise Dresser discussed Mexico’s upcoming 2024 presidential election in an event hosted by the Georgetown Americas Institute (GAI) on Feb. 22.

Discussion: What’s at Stake in Mexico’s 2024 Elections

By Tristan Perkins, Special to The Hoya March 1, 2024

A professor provided insight into the implications of Mexico’s 2024 presidential election in a conversation hosted by the Georgetown Americas Institute (GAI) Feb. 22.   Denise Dresser, a Mexican...

Georgetown University | Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) announced the creation of the First Fellows program for first-generation limited-income students to provide students mentorship and academic support through a $2.8 million graduate donation on Feb. 26.

College to Launch First-Generation Student Fellowship With $2.8 Million Gift

By Maren Fagan, Academics Desk Editor February 29, 2024

The Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) received a $2.8 million gift to fund the creation of a new first-generation fellowship program, which the university announced Feb. 26.  The...

Courtesy of GUSA | The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) executive and four first-year senators spoke to students about the Jaden Cobb (CAS ’25)-Sanaa Mehta (SFS ’25) administration’s goals and recent actions and responded to an audience of primarily first-year students’ concerns regarding campus issues, including housing, infrastructure, and winter break, at a Feb 28. town hall.

GUSA Executive Holds First Town Hall, Addresses First-Year Students’ Concerns

By Marisa Bist, Special to The Hoya February 29, 2024

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) executive and four first-year senators spoke to students about the Jaden Cobb (CAS ’25)-Sanaa Mehta (SFS ’25) administration’s goals and recent...

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | An outbreak of a norovirus, a contagious virus that causes vomiting and stomach pain, has sparked alarm at Georgetown University.

GUSA Passes Resolution Urging University to Join Questbridge

By Aamir Jamil, GUSA Desk Editor February 29, 2024

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate passed six resolutions at its Feb. 25 meeting, including a resolution urging the university to join the Questbridge program, which supports first-generation...

Courtesy of Uliana Leshchuk | Georgetown students attended a rally for Ukraine at the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 24, exactly two years after the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, to call for continued American and international support.

Students, City Rally for Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

By Maren Fagan, Academics Desk Editor February 29, 2024

Students and supporters of Ukraine rallied at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Feb. 24 to mark the anniversary of the second year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  The Ukrainian Embassy...

Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy | Karl Rove, a a senior adviser and deputy chief of staff for President George W. Bush, discussed the role and change of the Republican Party for the upcoming election on Feb. 28 as part of a series titled “Free Exchange with Michael Strain,” which promotes conversations with differing political points of view.

Former Senior Adviser Discusses the Future of the Republican Party

By Nora Toscano, Hoya Staff Writer February 29, 2024

A former senior adviser to former President George W. Bush spoke with Georgetown University community members about the future of the Republican Party in an event hosted by the McCourt School of Public...

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...

Georgetown Community Remembers Matteo Sachman at Memorial Mass

Georgetown Community Remembers Matteo Sachman at Memorial Mass

By Paulina Inglima and Evie Steele February 28, 2024

The Georgetown University community honored the life of Matthew “Matteo” Sachman in a memorial mass at the Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Feb. 27, remembering him as “lighthearted,” “goofy”...

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