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Courtesy Of Georgetown University | The former executive director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) discussed human rights defense and human rights advocacy for Palestine at a book event Feb. 25.

Former Human Rights Watch Director Warns Against Trump’s Plans for Gaza

By Julia Vaughan, Special to The Hoya February 28, 2025

The former executive director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) analyzed the contemporary nature of human rights defense at a Feb. 25 book talk at Georgetown University. The event celebrated the launch of...

A Georgetown University graduate promoted the use of data and litigation to advance LGBTQ+ rights during a Feb. 24 event hosted by Georgetown University Pride and the Georgetown University Student Association’s Federal and D.C. Relations Committee.

GU Graduate Calls For Incorporation of LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Public Policy Careers

By Annie Quimby, Hoya Staff Writer February 27, 2025

A Georgetown University graduate advocated for the use of data and litigation to advance LGBTQ+ rights during an event Feb. 24.  Juan Pablo Delgado (GRD ’19), the speaker and founder of Visible,...

Georgetown Program Board crowned Eli Blumenfeld (CAS ’25) Georgetown University’s Funniest Human after performing a standup comedy set inspired by The Hoya’s coverage of the 2023 Georgetown’s Funniest Human competition.

GPB Crowns New Funniest Human at Student-Run Comedy Show

By Bridget Galibois, Hoya Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Georgetown Program Board (GPB), a student-led organization that plans campus activities, crowned Eli Blumenfeld (CAS ’25) Georgetown University’s Funniest Human at the annual student-run comedy competition...

The Georgetown University Student Association and administrators from the Office of Residential Living and the Center for Student Engagement updated students on housing, administrator accessibility and student-led initiatives, at a Feb. 21 town hall meeting.

GUSA Hosts Town Hall

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor February 26, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) and administrators from the Office of Residential Living and the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) updated students on campus issues, including housing...

FILE PHOTO: NATALIE REGAN/THE HOYA | Twelve candidates, mostly BIPOC students and sophomores, joined ballots by petition. Heated criticism of the student government body surfaced in GroupMe chats and on social media leading up to the influx of candidate petitions.

GUSA Passes Student Leader Ethics Bills

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 26, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate passed seven pieces of legislation, including two bills to ensure ethical standards for student leadership, at its Feb. 23 meeting.  The...

Groves: GU Mission Will Persist Amid Ongoing Policy Changes

Groves: GU Mission Will Persist Amid Ongoing Policy Changes

By Patrick Clapsaddle, Executive Editor February 24, 2025

In a strongly worded email to community members Feb. 24, Interim President Robert M. Groves affirmed Georgetown University’s commitment to diversity, public service and freedom of speech amid government...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | A professor in the School of Foreign Service presented his new book on the Smolensk region of Russia, which fell under both Soviet and Nazi control during World War II, at an event Feb. 13.

GU Professor Launches Book on World War II Era Russian Region

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 21, 2025

A Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS) professor presented his newly published book about the Eastern front during World War II at an event Feb. 13.  Michael David-Fox, the director...

Nico Abreu / The Hoya | A Feb. 15 benefit concert organized by Georgetown University student organizations raised over $1,000 for medical aid and health services for Palestinians.

Benefit Concert Fundraises for Medical Aid for Palestinians

By Nico Abreu, Special to The Hoya February 21, 2025

Georgetown University student organizations organized a benefit concert Feb. 15 for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a nonprofit that provides health care to Palestinians and facilitates the development...

Georgetown University | The U.S. Department of Education gave educational institutions two weeks to end diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding, potentially impacting student life and funding on Georgetown University’s campus.

Department of Education Policy to End Support for Race-Based Programs Raises Concerns for GU Students

By Maren Fagan and Aamir Jamil February 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education gave educational institutions two weeks to end diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding, potentially impacting student life and funding on Georgetown University’s...

Bill to End Legacy Admissions to Be Introduced in DC Council Following Student Advocacy

Bill to End Legacy Admissions to Be Introduced in DC Council Following Student Advocacy

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 21, 2025

The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a bill to outlaw legacy and donor admissions preferences at certain private universities in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19, advancing the bill to the D.C....

Four student leaders and a professor emeritus urged community members to remain committed to activism and advancing social change through the second Trump administration at an event hosted by the Justice and Peace Studies program.

Activists Implore GU to Remain Committed to Activism During Trump Era

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor February 21, 2025

Georgetown University student leaders and a professor emeritus urged community members to remain committed to activism throughout the second Trump administration at a Feb. 20 event. The Justice and...

Three financial policy experts, Rostin Behnam (COL ’00), Lael Brainard and Patrick McHenry will join Georgetown University’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy as distinguished fellows working at the intersection of finance and public policy.

Three Business Fellows Join GU Psaros Center

By Peter Sloniewsky, General Manager February 21, 2025

Three financial policy experts will join Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (MSB) as distinguished fellows working at the intersection of finance and public policy, the MSB announced...

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