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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The federal charter of Georgetown University was signed into law by President James Madison on March 1, 1815, formally recognizing the university and authorizing it to grant degrees.

GU Students Hit by Federal Hiring Freeze

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 14, 2025

Following the announcement of a federal hiring freeze, some Georgetown University students have lost job and internship opportunities and are now switching their intended career paths.  Since taking...

Courtesy of Black Movements Dance Theatre | Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT) will present its spring concert, “Eternal Roots,” Feb. 14 and 15, featuring student, guest, and faculty choreography.

BMDT Honors Storytelling, Black Movement in Eternal Roots

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 14, 2025

Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT), an academic dance company centered around Black dance, will present its spring concert, “Eternal Roots,” at the Gonda Theatre on Feb. 14 and 15.  The performance...

The basketball courts at the campus recreation center, Yates Field House, reopened Feb. 4, nearly seven months after their closure for a renovation that included abatement of non-hazardous amounts of mercury found beneath the floor.

Yates Basketball Courts Reopen After Months of Renovation

By Nico Abreu, Special to The Hoya February 13, 2025

The basketball courts at Yates Field House, the campus recreation center, reopened Feb. 4, nearly seven months after Georgetown University Campus Recreation announced their closure for a renovation project.  Campus...

Georgetown students Arun Sood (CAS ’26), Maya Belorusskiy (SFS ’28) and Jackson Smith (SFS ’28) founded Interreligious Dialogues for Engagement and Awareness (IDEA), a group that aims to foster productive discussions across religious beliefs.

New Group Promotes Interreligious Understanding Through Conversation

By Bridget Galibois, Hoya Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Georgetown University students founded a group that aims to foster collaborative discussion across religious beliefs and hosted their first meeting Feb. 10. Arun Sood (CAS ’26), Maya Belorusskiy (SFS...

Georgetown Chief Investment Officer stepped down to manage John Hopkins University's endowment. / Courtesy of Georgetown University

Chief Investment Officer Leaves for Johns Hopkins

By Nico Abreu, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

After nearly 14 years managing Georgetown University’s investment portfolio, the university’s chief investment officer (CIO) stepped down to pursue a position managing Johns Hopkins University’s...

Students at Georgetown University launched Early Entrepreneurs, a new organization to address the gender gap in business careers by mentoring young girls in developing business skills.

New Organization to Fight Business Gender Gap Through Mentorship

By Lena Maillet, Hoya Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Students at Georgetown University launched a new organization to address the gender gap and lack of mentorship for young girls interested in pursuing business careers Feb. 3. Early Entrepreneurs, which...

The East Asian Policy Association, a student group at the McCourt School of Public Policy that builds community among students with ties to or interests in East Asia, celebrated Lunar New Year Jan. 31.

McCourt East Asian Policy Association Celebrates Lunar New Year

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor February 7, 2025

The East Asian Policy Association (EAPA), a student group at the McCourt School of Public Policy that builds community among students with ties to or interests in East Asia, hosted a Lunar New Year celebration...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University, called on students and Catholic universities to reintegrate the sciences with the humanities in order to promote theological inquiry at the annual Bernardin Lecture Feb 4.

Xavier University President Calls for Reunification of the Liberal Arts

By By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 7, 2025

The president of Xavier University of Louisiana called on students and Catholic universities to integrate the sciences and humanities in order to promote theological inquiry at a Feb. 4 Georgetown University...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | Israeli journalist and survivor of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack Amir Tibon expressed concerns over Trump’s comments on the U.S. taking control of Gaza at an event about the ongoing ceasefire Feb. 7.

Israeli Journalist Expresses Concern Over Trump’s Gaza Plan

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 7, 2025

An Israeli journalist and survivor of Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel warned that President Donald Trump’s plan for U.S. reconstruction of Gaza could undermine the ongoing ceasefire at an event...

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The Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week has returned for the 2017 winter season, offering set meals for less than $40 at some of the District’s most high-end restaurants, including the neighborhood favorite 1789 Restaurant.

GU Students Dine Out During Winter Restaurant Week

By Elliet Walton, Special to The Hoya February 7, 2025

Over 350 restaurants in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area participated in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)’s Restaurant Week between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.  Georgetown...

Data Leak Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed

Data Leak Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed

By Maren Fagan and Aamir Jamil February 4, 2025

A federal judge approved the dismissal of a class action lawsuit against Georgetown University, originally filed Oct. 18, for the Oct. 16 and 17 data breach which exposed students’ and graduates’ personal...

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Vice Provost for Education Named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

By Aamir Jamil, Executive Editor February 3, 2025

David Edelstein, current vice provost for education, will serve as the new dean of the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) starting July 1, announced in a Feb. 3 email. Edelstein,...

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