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Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) advocated for bipartisanship and defended his criticism of President Donald Trump at an Oct. 7 Georgetown University event.

Retiring Senator Urges Congressional Bipartisanship

By Noah De Haan, Special to The Hoya October 9, 2025

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who is stepping down at his term’s end next year, defended his stances against President Donald Trump and called for increased bipartisanship during a Georgetown University...

Georgetown University Right to Life will lead the national March for Life in January, marking the first time the anti-abortion student group will hold the banner at the front of the march.

GU Anti-Abortion Group Will Lead National March for Life

By Sofia Thomas and Ajani Stella October 9, 2025

Georgetown University Right to Life (RTL), an anti-abortion advocacy club, will lead the national March for Life, the largest annual anti-abortion rally in the United States, in January. RTL members...

GUSA purchased accessibility ramps for Affinity Houses that were later deemed non-compliant with building codes, according to a university spokesperson.

GUSA Calls for Accessibility in Affinity Houses

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor October 7, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student government, purchased accessibility ramps for affinity houses last semester that the Georgetown Office of Planning & Facilities...

Reported crime at Georgetown University increased from 2023 to 2024 according to the annual security report published Sept. 29.

Crime Increased in 2024, New GUPD Security Report Shows

By Nico Abreu, Events Desk Editor October 6, 2025

Reports of on-campus crime at Georgetown University and the surrounding neighborhoods increased from 2023 to 2024, according to the annual security report published Sept. 29. The report found that across...

A novelist reflected on his career and new book at an event hosted by a Georgetown University academic group Sept. 30.

Novelist Discusses Career, Political Literature at Book Talk

By Pragnya Kaginele, Special to The Hoya October 5, 2025

A novelist examined his career and new book at an event hosted by a Georgetown University academic group Sept. 30. Rabih Alameddine, the visiting chair at Georgetown’s Lannan Center for Poetics and...

Six hours before the shutdown took effect, three former Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) fellows warned about the dangers of the government shutdown in a Sept. 30 panel (GU Politics).

Former GU Politics Fellows Discuss Government Shutdown

By Noah De Haan, Special to The Hoya October 5, 2025

Three former Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) fellows warned about the dangers of the government shutdown in a Sept. 30 panel, six hours before the shutdown...

Six new faculty members joined Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) for the 2025-26 academic year, the university announced Sept. 23 (Georgetown University).

SFS Welcomes New Faculty Members

By Julia Howey, Special to The Hoya October 5, 2025

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) welcomed six new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year, the university announced Sept. 23. The new faculty represent a range of programs...

A Georgetown University English professor has been longlisted for a 2025 National Book Award, the university announced Sept. 22 (Georgetown University).

GU Visiting English Professor Longlisted for 2025 National Book Award

By Mansimar Thakral, Special to The Hoya October 5, 2025

A Georgetown University visiting English professor was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction, the university announced Sept. 22.  Rabih Alameddine received his second National Book...

The Georgetown University Student Association passed legislation to increase student engagement with GUSA, establish a free speech zone on the Capitol Campus and enhance transportation reliability at an Oct 5 meeting(Georgetown University).

Genocide Scholar Criticizes Western Inaction in Gaza

By Emily Dabre, Graduate Desk Editor October 5, 2025

A historical sociologist denounced Western nations’ lack of action on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a Georgetown University event Sept. 29.  Martin Shaw — an emeritus professor...

Georgetown University held its 24th position in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 university rankings, the same as in 2025.

GU Maintains 24th in US News Rankings

By Raegan Hrouda, Special to The Hoya October 3, 2025

Georgetown University ranked 24th in the 2026 university rankings from the U.S. News & World Report, retaining its 2025 spot.  This ranking, tied with Emory University, keeps Georgetown just...

Four conservative influencers set up a “Let's Talk” table in Red Square Oct. 2, inviting students to debate right-wing ideology.

Conservative Activists’ ‘Let’s Talk’ Table in Red Square Inspires Concern for Free Speech, Fair Debate

By Nora Toscano and Ajani Stella October 3, 2025

Four conservative microinfluencers tabled on Georgetown University’s campus without university authorization Oct. 2 to invite debate from students on provocative political issues.  The influencers,...

A week after Georgetown University rejected a student petition against its plans to transfer Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) drivers to a third party, around 80 students rallied in Red Square and the Leavey Esplanade in protest.

Students Rally for GUTS Drivers After GU Rejected Petition

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor October 3, 2025

Georgetown University students rallied Oct. 2 in support of Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) drivers as the university moves ahead with plans to transfer drivers to a third-party vendor. Nearly...

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