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Students met with Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson on Monday in advance of his address at the School of Foreign Service commencement Saturday.

Johnson Meets Undocumented Students Amid Backlash

By Toby Hung May 20, 2016

In light of student and alumni advocacy efforts opposing his selection as the School of Foreign Service commencement speaker, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with university administrators...

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United States Agency for International Development Administrator Gayle Smith addressed students graduating from the McCourt School of Public Policy outside Healy Hall on Thursday evening in the first of 10 commencement ceremonies this weekend.

Speakers Impart Diverse Experiences

By Ian Scoville May 20, 2016

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, United States Agency for International Development Administrator Gayle Smith, Humana CEO Bruce Broussard, National League for Nursing CEO Beverly Malone...

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The admissions yield remained constant, with a disparity in yield for those who did and did not apply for financial aid.

Admissions Yield Holds Steady

By Aly Pachter May 20, 2016

Georgetown University’s admissions yield for the Class of 2020 remained steady, increasing slightly to 48 percent from last year’s rate of 47.6 percent, as of May 2. The admissions yield refers...

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Valedictory Honors Bestowed

By Ian Scoville May 20, 2016

A total of seven students — including a record four students from Georgetown College  — will be honored as valedictorians and Dean’s Medal recipients for their GPAs this weekend. Adam Barton...

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The Georgetown Community Partnership plans to announce the 2017-37 Campus Plan framework in early June.

Campus Plan Framework to Be Announced

By Christian Paz May 20, 2016

Student leaders and university administrators in the Georgetown Community Partnership expect to announce the 2017 Campus Plan’s framework — which will include plans to prioritize student housing...

SFS-Qatar Graduates Eighth Cohort

By Kshithij Shrinath May 20, 2016

In a commencement ceremony featuring the Qatari royal family and main campus officials, the School of Foreign Service in Qatar graduated its eighth and largest cohort May 5. The graduating class numbered...

Medical Leave Of Absence Reexamined

By Tara Subramaniam May 20, 2016

Counseling and Psychiatric Services will form a support group for students returning from a medical leave of absence as part of a series of recommendations from Georgetown’s Mental Health Advisory Board...

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) released a draft of a potential D.C. constitution, which will be finalized at a convention June 17 and 18 before a citywide vote in November.

Constitution for ‘New Columbia’ Drafted

By Jack Lynch and Emily Tu May 20, 2016

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) released a draft of a potential District constitution May 6 that delineates the steps for elevating the nation’s capital from a federal district to a state...

Chatelain Recognized for Passion, Innovation

By Lucy Pash May 15, 2016

Within her first four years at Georgetown, history professor Marcia Chatelain – the recipient of this year’s College Academic Council Honors Teaching Award – has established herself as a passionate,...

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Students of Georgetown, Inc. storefront Hoya Snaxa has been criticized for signs posted on its slushie machines.

Students Criticize Hoya Snaxa Over Slushie Machine Signs

By Tara Subramaniam May 14, 2016

Students of Georgetown, Inc. storefront Hoya Snaxa has been under fire after a photo showing signs that read “rust under your unused vagina" and "remnants of Bruce Jenner's peen” on its slushie...

Community Remembers Blatz in Memorial Service

By Marina Pitofsky May 13, 2016

More than 100 family and friends of lacrosse player Edward Blatz Jr. (MSB ’17), who died April 24, gathered to celebrate Blatz’s legacy of compassion and sportsmanship in Dahlgren Chapel on May 4. Originally...

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Around 30 students delivered a letter to the School of Foreign Service Dean's Office on Monday requesting that the university rescind Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson's invitation to speak at the SFS commencement.

Students Request University to Rescind Johnson Invitation

By Ian Scoville May 10, 2016

Around 30 students led by advocacy group UndocuHoyas delivered a letter to the School of Foreign Service Dean’s Office yesterday requesting that the university rescind its invitation to Secretary...

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