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Georgetown University students delivered a petition with 1,130 signatures demanding the university reverse its decision to shift management of Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) to a third-party vendor.

‘Protect GUTS’ Petition Opposing GU’s Bus Policy Change Garners Over 1,160 Signatures

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 22, 2025

Over 1,160 Georgetown University community members signed a petition demanding the university end its plans to transfer management of its shuttle service, Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS),...

Georgetown University removed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language from some of its websites, including on the School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business sites.

GU Removes DEI Language from University Sites

By Evie Steele, Contributing Editor September 19, 2025

Since February, Georgetown University has removed or changed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language on several university webpages. While most of the university’s DEI webpages remain unchanged,...

Georgetown University students grappled with growing political violence across the United States, including organizing a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10.

GU Students Disconcerted By Increasing Political Violence

By Michael Scime, Hoya Staff Writer September 19, 2025

In the week following the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Georgetown University students expressed fear, uncertainty and a renewed commitment to dialogue amid an increasing...

Georgetown University's updated code of conduct created a new definition for student organizations and made all conduct processes more transparent.

New Code of Conduct Improves Transparency, Updates Citation Process, Organization Rules

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 19, 2025

Georgetown University released its updated student code of conduct for this academic year, detailing a revised citation process for residential living violations and an expanded definition of student organizations. The...

Georgetown University's "performative men" descended on Copley Lawn for a student-run contest Sept. 14, bringing feminist literature, guitars and vinyl.

Men Bring Feminist Lit, Guitars, Sense of Irony to GU Performative Man Contest

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 19, 2025

Georgetown University students competed in a student-run “performative man” contest Sept. 14, embracing a viral, satirical trend that has sparked similar contests across the country.  After social...

Georgetown University students organized for a vigil for conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah on Sept. 12.

Students Mourn Charlie Kirk, Condemn Political Violence at Vigil

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 18, 2025

Georgetown University students mourned conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10, at a vigil held on the Old North steps Sept. 12.  Kirk, the founder of conservative...

Georgetown University received an "F" grade from a free speech nonprofit, though it rose 111 spaces from last year.

Georgetown Rises Over 100 Spots in Free Speech Rankings, Maintains ‘F’ Grade

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 18, 2025

Georgetown University ranked 129th out of 257 colleges and universities in an annual ranking of freedom of speech and expression on college and university campuses.  The Foundation for Individual Rights...

Eleven students, including one incumbent and one former senator, were elected to the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate, aiming to prioritize student engagement and campus improvements. (Georgetown University).

Residential Education Welcomes New Executive Director

By Annika McCanne, Hoya Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The Georgetown University Office of Residential Living hired a new executive director of residential education, a position leading residential assistants (RAs) and community directors (CDs), starting in...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Students pushed back on a new fee at The Tombs, a restaurant and bar at the heart of the Gerogetown community.

Students Rally Against New Fee At The Tombs

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 11, 2025

Georgetown University students pushed back on a new cover fee at a local bar and beloved student spot, starting a petition and boycott to get the fee removed.  The Tombs, a restaurant and bar near...

Ajani Stella/The Hoya | At a vigil for Gaza by a faculty group, faculty read out names of children killed.

GU Community Commemorates Children Killed in Gaza, Petitions for Town Hall

By Nora Toscano and Ajani Stella September 11, 2025

A Georgetown University faculty group organized a vigil Sept. 11 to commemorate children killed in Gaza and petition the university to hold town halls discussing the humanitarian crisis. About 50 community...

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Senator, Congresswoman Join Student Walkout Against National Guard Deployment

By Shira Oz, Saroja Ramchandren, and Ruth Abramovitz September 11, 2025

A U.S. senator and congresswoman joined over 100 Georgetown University students at a walkout in Red Square Sept. 9 to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and the National Guard’s presence in...

The Fall 2025 fellows at the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service sat down with The Hoya to discuss the National Guard and the current political moment.

GU Politics Fellows Talk National Guard, Future of Politics

By Ruth Abramovitz and Ajani Stella September 9, 2025

The Hoya sat down with the six Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) fellows for the Fall 2025 semester to discuss the federalization of the Washington, D.C. police...

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