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Georgetown University will take steps to limit expenses and increase revenue, as the federal government makes significant cuts to higher education, interim university president Robert M. Groves announced April 29.

GU Budget Reductions Include Hiring Freeze, Spending Cuts

By Ari Citrin and Ajani Stella April 29, 2025

Georgetown University will take steps to limit expenses and increase revenue, including a temporary hiring freeze for faculty and staff and pause on merit salary increases, as the federal government makes...

The Georgetown University community mourned the loss of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope in the Catholic Church, who is remembered for his commitment to social justice.

Through Dialogue and Reflection, GU Mourns Pope Francis

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 25, 2025

In the wake of Pope Francis’ death April 21, the Georgetown University community has continued to mourn his life and celebrate his legacy. Francis’ 12 years as leader of the Catholic Church left...

Vali Nasr discusses Iran's shifting grand strategy as the SFS announces the Iran Project.

As GU Prepares to Join Common App, Expect a Rise in Applications, Accessibility

By Evie Steele, Contributing Editor April 25, 2025

For current high school sophomores — potential members of Georgetown University’s Class of 2031 — becoming a Hoya may be more difficult than ever. These students will become the first with the...

Two Georgetown University students won the Truman Scholarship, a national scholarship which awards grants for public service, April 18.

Two GU Students Win Prestigious Truman Scholarships

By Bridget Galibois, Hoya Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Two Georgetown University juniors won the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, an award for undergraduate students’ commitment to public service, the Truman Scholarship Foundation announced April 18. Kanmani...

FILE PHOTO: MOIRA RITTER FOR THE HOYA | Five Georgetown parents and a former GU tennis coach were implicated in a Tuesday indictment for falsely designating applicants as athletic recruits to secure admission.

GU Legacies’ Admission Rate Three Times Non-Legacy, According to Internal Presentation

By Evie Steele and Nora Toscano April 24, 2025

Children of Georgetown University graduates were nearly three times more likely to be admitted to the university’s entering class than applicants without parental connections to Georgetown, according...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | The GUSA senate certified the senate election results following the reinstatement of a disqualified candidate on

Eighteen Students Elected to GUSA Senate

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor April 16, 2025

Eighteen students, including ten incumbent senators, won seats in the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate elections, the GUSA election commission announced April 16.  Six senators...

GUPD Investigating Potential Antisemitic Hate Crime

GUPD Investigating Potential Antisemitic Hate Crime

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 16, 2025

A poster in a Georgetown University residential hall was defaced with antisemitic graffiti April 15, university officials announced April 16. Four university vice presidents — Rosemary Kilkenny, Jay...

Federal Government Terminates At Least Four Additional GU Community Members’ Immigration Statuses

Federal Government Terminates At Least Four Additional GU Community Members’ Immigration Statuses

By Aamir Jamil, Contributing Editor April 15, 2025

The federal government has terminated ten Georgetown University community members’ immigration statuses, an increase from about six individuals affected as of April 9, according to an update posted on...

26 candidates are running for GUSA Senate this year to address internal governance issues, expanding access to services and responding to the federal government.

Meet the 26 Candidates Running for GUSA Senate

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor April 15, 2025

Twenty-six students are running for seats in the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate, Georgetown’s elected student government, in its April 14-16 election.  Candidates’ key...

Georgetown University | Joshua Teitelbaum will serve as the Georgetown University Law School (GULC) interim dean beginning July 1.

Joshua Teitelbaum Named GULC Interim Dean

By Evie Steele, Contributing Editor April 14, 2025

After Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) Dean William “Bill” M. Treanor steps down June 30, Joshua Teitelbaum will serve as interim dean of GULC, the nation’s largest law school, starting July...

A year after voting to unionize and more than seven months after beginning bargaining, Georgetown University resident assistants (RAs) finalized a proposed contract with the university April 14.

RA Union, GU Complete Contract Negotiations

By Maren Fagan and Aamir Jamil April 14, 2025

A year after voting to unionize and more than seven months after beginning bargaining, Georgetown University resident assistants (RAs) finalized a proposed contract with the university April 14. Members...

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate approved a resolution to hold a referendum April 11 through April 13, on whether students support establishing gender-inclusive, which will require 25% turnout.

GUSA Postpones Divestment Referendum

By Aamir Jamil, Contributing Editor April 13, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) election commission postponed a referendum on divestment from companies and academic institutions engaged with Israel’s government to April 26-28,...

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