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GUHoyas / Rafael Susanes | The Georgetown University women’s basketball team lost to the Providence College Friars 66-62 March 1, prolonging their losing streak to seven consecutive games.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Fail to Overcome Early Deficit, Falter Against Providence

By Madeline Wang, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2025

Despite a dominant senior day performance from graduate guard Kelsey Ransom, the Georgetown University women’s basketball team (11-18, 4-14 Big East) fell in the final minute after failing to overcome...

First-year center Thomas Sorber readies to take a free throw during Georgetown's game against St. John's Jan. 29. The team announced today that Sorber would be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left foot.

DEVELOPING: Sorber Out for Season With Left Foot Injury

By Caleigh Keating, Senior Sports Editor February 25, 2025

Star Hoyas first-year center Thomas Sorber will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a left foot injury he suffered Feb. 15, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team announced...

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...

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...

The Georgetown Center for Faith and Justice and Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection filed a lawsuit against the rollback of federal policies that protect places of worship from immigration raids.

GU Institutes File Freedom of Religion Lawsuit

By Nora Toscano, Senior News Editor February 21, 2025

Two Georgetown University institutes filed a lawsuit on behalf of 27 religious denominations and associations against the revocation of policies which protected places of worship from immigration raids...

Members of Georgetown’s Office of Jewish Life, the Georgetown Israel Alliance and Chabad Georgetown held a Feb. 20 vigil to honor the Israeli hostages killed in Gaza.

GU Jewish Community Holds Vigil for Israeli Hostages

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor February 21, 2025

Georgetown University community members mourned Israeli hostages killed in Gaza in a vigil and prayer service Feb. 20 in Red Square. The vigil included speeches and prayers grieving for the hostages...

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....

Sophomore forward Drew Fielder grabs a rebound over two Providence players. Fielder notched 17 points and 9 rebounds in the Hoyas' 93-72 win over the Friars, Head Coach Ed Cooley's former team. (Meghan Hall/The Hoya)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Shorthanded Hoyas Win for Cooley in Beatdown of Providence

By Caleigh Keating, Senior Sports Editor February 20, 2025

Ed Cooley finally got the chance to defeat his past program. Two seasons after the Georgetown University men’s basketball team head coach departed from 12 seasons as head coach at Providence College,...

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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...

The Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL) will launch a new cohort-based “D.C. Semester” program at the Capitol Campus intended for students studying economics, government, justice and peace studies and women’s and gender studies.

CALL to Launch DC Semester Program

By Caleigh Keating, Senior Sports Editor February 13, 2025

Georgetown University’s Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL) will launch a new “D.C. Semester” program at the Capitol Campus in partnership with four different programs in the College of Arts and...

A passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA Jan. 29, killing all 67 people on board both aircrafts and jolting the Georgetown community.

Plane Crash Kills 67, Sends Shockwaves Across GU Community

By Catherine Alaimo, Senior Features Editor February 8, 2025

An American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Jan. 29, killing all 64 plane passengers and all three Army soldiers aboard...

Fr. James Martin, S.J. discussed his advocacy for LGBTQ+ Catholics in Dahlgren Chapel on Feb. 4. / Facebook: Fr. James Martin, SJ

Jesuit Reflects on Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Catholics, Praises Pope Francis

By Jasmine Criqui, Creative Director February 7, 2025

A Jesuit priest and longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ Catholics outlined strategies to help expand outreach to LGBTQ+ people and reflected on progress at the highest levels of church leadership at a Feb. 4...

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