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Vilda Westh Blanc/The Hoya | Georgetown University conferred an honorary degree on Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., at a ceremony in Gaston Hall on Jan. 27.

GU Recognizes Cardinal’s Global Impact with Honorary Degree

By Vilda Westh Blanc, Special to The Hoya January 31, 2025

Georgetown University conferred an honorary degree on a Catholic cardinal known for his focus on interreligious dialogue at a ceremony in Gaston Hall on Jan. 27.  Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.,...

The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) partnered with MSNBC to host leadership forums for the Democratic National Committee ahead of its February elections. / MSNBC/Youtube

GU Politics Hosts DNC Leadership Forum with MSNBC

By Nora Toscano, Senior News Editor January 31, 2025

The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) and MSNBC partnered to host the fourth Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership forum Jan. 30. Mo Elleithee (SFS ’94), the...

Smoke rose to the windows of the third floor of Lauinger Library.

DEVELOPING: Exterior of Lau Catches Fire

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor January 29, 2025

A fire broke out in an exterior vent next to the first floor of Lauinger Library at approximately 1:35 p.m. Jan. 29. The fire alarms forced students to evacuate the area, closing the immediate area...

Graduate guard Micah Peavy after a dunk during Georgetown's matchup against Providence Jan. 25. Peavy finished with 27 points. (GU Hoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Providence Reminds Cooley of His Coaching Past in GU Loss

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2025

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team fell 78-68 to the Providence College Friars Jan. 25 after fumbling a double-digit first-half lead. The Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East) dominated the offensive...

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) opened an academic location in Jakarta with a focus on issues affecting the Global South, serving regional international affairs professionals and main campus graduate students.

SFS Launches Jakarta-Based Graduate Programs

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor January 23, 2025

The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS) launched an academic location in Jakarta serving mid-career professionals in the Asia-Pacific region and main campus graduate students. Georgetown...

Georgetown University graduate Shaun Ho (SFS ’20) and current senior Harry Yang (SFS ’25) received the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship, an award that funds one year of postgraduate study in China, the organization announced Jan. 15, making the students the 15th and 16th Georgetown affiliates to win the scholarship.

GU Student, Graduate Win Prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship

By Lena Maillet, Special to the Hoya January 23, 2025

Two Hoyas received the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship, an award that funds one year of postgraduate study in China, the organization announced Jan. 15. Georgetown University graduate Shaun Ho (SFS...

GU students joined thousands outside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to watch Donald Trump be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. / Courtesy of Due Rajrochsombat

Thousands Endure the Cold for Trump’s Return to Presidency

By Michael Scime, Senior Multimedia Editor January 23, 2025

Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, marking just the second time in U.S. history that a president will serve two non-consecutive terms.  Trump,...

Thousands of demonstrators, including at least 100 Georgetown students, marched at the People’s March in Washington, D.C., to advocate for women’s reproductive rights, racial justice and other progressive causes on Jan. 18 in response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

GU Students Join People’s March Protesting Incoming Trump Administration

By Ajani Stella and Shira Oz January 23, 2025

Georgetown University students marched alongside thousands of protestors at the People’s March in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18 to advocate for women’s reproductive rights, racial justice and other progressive...

Aisha Malhas/The Hoya | A federal judge in the D.C. federal court consolidated three graduates’ class action lawsuits, all associated with the data leak Nov. 13.

GU Early Action Admission Rate Increases Slightly for Class of 2029

By Patrick Clapsaddle, Executive Editor January 17, 2025

Georgetown University admitted 11% of early action first-year applicants to the Class of 2029, up from 10.3% the previous year.  The university admitted 917 of 8,254 early applicants, up from 881 of...

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Groves Talks Admissions Diversity, Financial Aid, GU Presidential Search

By Evie Steele, Editor in Chief January 17, 2025

Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves and Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Joseph A. Ferrara (GRD ’96) denied allegations that Georgetown illegally colluded with other universities...

GU Names Presidential Search Committee

GU Names Presidential Search Committee

By Nora Toscano, Senior News Editor January 17, 2025

The Georgetown University Board of Directors named an official search committee Jan. 10 to identify candidates to serve as the next university president. The 12-person committee, consisting of professors,...

The Georgetown Hoyas shot 15-23 from the free throw line, which ended up being a potential difference maker in their 8-point loss against the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Jan. 11. (Evie Steele/The Hoya)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Despite Promising Start, Hoyas Falter Against UConn Huskies in Biggest Home Game To Date This Season

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor January 11, 2025

Though the Georgetown University men’s basketball team fought long and hard during their Jan. 11 Big East matchup against the University of Connecticut Huskies, the team ultimately fell 68-60 to a more...

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