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Courtesy of Georgetown University Events | Academic language experts discussed the political misuse of language and the current state of public discourse in a March 13 event hosted by Georgetown University’s Free Speech Project and the Future in Humanities Project.

Experts Discuss the Current State of Political Language

By Jasmine Zhang, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

Linguistics professors and other academic experts discussed the political misuse of language and the current state of public discourse in a March 14 event.   The event, hosted by Georgetown...

Tristan Perkins/The Hoya | Technology, policy, and law experts talked about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in a March 12 panel, as part of the McCourt Schools Massive Data Institute (MDI) and Tech and Policy Programs AI & Me series.

Discussion: Experts Talk Privacy and Data in the Age of AI

By Tristan Perkins, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

Technology, policy and law experts provided critical insights regarding the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life in a March 12 conversation hosted by Georgetown University’s...

Over two dozen volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a local animal shelter and foster program in Washington, D.C, claimed they were fired for raising concerns about poor conditions and disregard for animal welfare at the facilities. II Historical Marker Database

Volunteers Reportedly Fired After Raising Concerns About Animal Welfare at Local Shelter

By Michael Scime, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

Over two dozen volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a local animal shelter and foster program in Washington, D.C, claimed they were fired for raising concerns about poor conditions and disregard...

The library of congress hosted three authors of Black female historical fiction, Victoria Christopher Murray, Joshunda Sanders, and Ruth P. Watson, at their weekly Live! at the Library event.

Library of Congress ‘Live! at the Library’ Shines Light on Black Women in Historical Fiction

By Paulina Inglima, City Desk Editor March 15, 2024

The Library of Congress hosted a book talk titled “First Ladies: Historical Fiction About Pioneering Black Women” in celebration of Women’s History Month, at their weekly “Live! at the Library”...

Former Professor Reveals Insight in Overlooked Natural Phenomenon: Tar Seeps

Former Professor Reveals Insight in Overlooked Natural Phenomenon: Tar Seeps

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor March 15, 2024

A former Georgetown University professor discussed her new book on tar seeps — raw oil rising through cracks in tectonic plates — and climate change in a March 12 event. Gretchen Henderson’s...

Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative to Receive $963,000 Through Government Funding

Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative to Receive $963,000 Through Government Funding

By Aamir Jamil, GUSA Desk Editor March 15, 2024

The Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) is set to receive $963,000 from congressionally directed spending allocated by a set of six government spending bills that President Joe Biden...

H*yas for Choice Fundraises for Menstrual Product Equity Drive

H*yas for Choice Fundraises for Menstrual Product Equity Drive

By Ruth Abramovitz, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

H*yas for Choice (HFC) is fundraising throughout the month of March to purchase and distribute menstrual products to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Washington, D.C. area.    HFC,...

Lauren Seibel/The Hoya | Georgetown University Coalition for Workers’ Rights (GCWR) hosted a workers’ appreciation event for students on campus to build relationships with workers and for workers to receive information about their union-guaranteed rights and protections through a one-pager distributed at the event.

GU Coalition for Workers’ Rights Hosts Worker Appreciation Event, Calls for Student Support

By Evan Ecklund, Copy Chief March 9, 2024

The Georgetown University Coalition for Workers’ Rights (GCWR), a group of Georgetown students and staff that combat labor exploitation, hosted a worker appreciation event to give students an opportunity...

WAMU Shutters DCist, Fires 15 Journalists

By Jack Willis and Evie Steele March 6, 2024

Executives at WAMU, the Washington, D.C. station of National Public Radio (NPR) based at American University, announced Feb. 23 that the station would cease to fund DCist, a news outlet that covers local...

Smithsonian Institute Commits to Repatriation of Human Remains in New Report

Smithsonian Institute Commits to Repatriation of Human Remains in New Report

By Caroline Woodward and Paulina Inglima March 5, 2024

Disclaimer: This article discusses the return of human remains to Native American communities   The Smithsonian Institution released a report from its Humans Remain Task Force, a group dedicated...

Individual Found Dead on Southernmost Campus Boundary

By Evie Steele, Executive Editor March 4, 2024

An individual was found dead March 1 outside the Village A apartment complex on the southern boundary of Georgetown University’s campus. In a March 1 email to Georgetown community members, Jay Gruber,...

Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor March 1, 2024

Georgetown University Graduate Student Government (GradGov) hosted its inaugural gala at the National Building Museum Feb 24. Over 1,000 Georgetown graduate students attended the first-ever GradGov...

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