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Edunomics Lab | Researchers at the Georgetown Edunomics Lab, an institute exploring education finance, published critical recent progress on a nationwide study of the largest-ever federal school funding program.

Georgetown Edunomics Lab Publishes Update on Nationwide Education Funding Study

By Emily Han April 13, 2023

Georgetown University researchers published the most recent data from their study tracking school districts’ implementation of funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)...

Georgetown University | Student representatives from the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) and the Inter-School Academic Council (InterAC) called on university admissions to switch to the Common Application in a joint statement.

Inter-School Academic Council and GUSA Push for Common App

By Karenna Warden April 13, 2023

The Georgetown University Inter-School Academic Council (InterAC), released a statement March 29 urging the university to move from using a distinct college application to the Common Application for undergraduate...

McCourt School Announces New Undergraduate Degree Program

McCourt School Announces New Undergraduate Degree Program

By Kate Loughran April 2, 2023

Georgetown University’s board of directors approved in February 2023 a new undergraduate degree program offered jointly between the McCourt School of Public Policy and the College of Arts & Sciences...

Student Humanitarian Organization to Host Inaugural Summit

Student Humanitarian Organization to Host Inaugural Summit

By Sophia Lu April 2, 2023

Hoyas for Human Rights (HfHR), a Georgetown student organization facilitating discussions on international humanitarian issues, will host its inaugural Human Rights Summit March 31, partnering with several...

Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

By Sophia Lu April 2, 2023

Georgetown University has officially opened the Yarrow Mamout Masjid — the first mosque on a U.S. university campus with a spirituality and formation hall, halal kitchen and ablution stations. Located...

Wikimedia Commons | A shooting and robbery occurred close to the main campus near the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on March 25, resulting in investigations by the Georgetown University Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department of DC.

Gunshot Fired Near Campus, No Injuries on the Scene

By Emily Han April 1, 2023

A gunshot was fired at the border of the main campus in a March 25 incident of assault and theft, according to a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) report. There were no injuries or damages on the...

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

By Karenna Warden April 1, 2023

CW: This article references sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched an investigation into...

GUSA Cuts Media Board, PAAC Funding

GUSA Cuts Media Board, PAAC Funding

By Evie Steele April 1, 2023

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee (FinApp) cut funding for the Media Board and the Performing Arts Advisory Council (PAAC) as part of...

Georgetown University  |  Georgetown will hold its first Summer Institute in Law and Practice this year, designed for currently matriculated undergraduate students to explore the legal field.

Georgetown Launches Undergraduate Summer Institute in Law, Practice

By Emily Han March 31, 2023

Georgetown is creating a new Summer Institute in Law and Practice, a ten-week program for matriculated undergraduate students to deeply explore legal studies and practice. The institute, which the...

Content Creators Protest Potential TikTok Ban Outside US Capitol

Content Creators Protest Potential TikTok Ban Outside US Capitol

By Julia Butler March 31, 2023

Content creators rallied outside of the U.S. Capitol on March 22 in response to congressional talks of banning TikTok, a popular China-based social media application with over 1 billion users. Congressman...

Georgetown University  |  Georgetown admitted 3,263 of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, leading to a 13% overall acceptance rate.

Georgetown Admits 13% of Applicants to Undergraduate Class of 2027

By Georgia Russello March 31, 2023

Georgetown University accepted 13% of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, a one percentage point increase from the Class of 2026. The university admitted 3,263 students out of 25,519 total...

Father of Parkland Victim Arrested for Disrupting Congressional Hearing on Gun Violence

Father of Parkland Victim Arrested for Disrupting Congressional Hearing on Gun Violence

By Catherine Alaimo March 31, 2023

CW: This article references/discusses gun violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  U.S. Capitol Police arrested the father of one of the victims of the...

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