After the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked protests in D.C. and around the country, the black student unions of George Washington University, American University, Catholic University and Georgetown demanded concrete action in a letter to the city. Their demands include introducing unconscious bias training programs for the Metropolitan Police Department and reducing youth arrests in the city by 90 percent.
The police do not yet know who perpetrated the vandalism, which appeared on May 17 and contained hateful antisemitic tropes, references to Freemasonry and nonsensical phrases.
Students in professor Marc Howard’s “Prison Reform Project” class released five documentaries examining the cases of men who they say received wrongful convictions. The Hoya spoke with students about the first two documentaries, concerning the cases of Jermane Scott and Edward Martinez.
Diverse Representation Essential for American Democracy, Nevada Senator Says
Public officials have a responsibility to account for all perspectives and identities by giving them a place at the table in government, Sen. Catherine Cortez…
Georgetown Students Advocate For Exoneration of Prisoners in Documentaries
Georgetown University students in professor Marc Howard’s “Prison Reform Project” class have released documentaries detailing the cases of incarcerated men who the students argue were…
DC Black Student Unions Call for City Action Against Racism in Letter to Mayor and Police Chief
Content Warning: This article directly references content related to police brutality. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Four…
International Students Continue Push for Accommodations, GUSA Rallies To Support
The Georgetown University Student Association Senate voiced support for a growing petition that pushes for increased academic and logistical accommodations for international students during the…
Rising GU Freshman Questions University Presidents on New ‘Meet the Press’ Segment
Incoming Georgetown University freshman Gabe Fleisher (COL ’24) joined a panel of student journalists on a “Meet the Press” roundtable May 28 to scrutinize universities’…
MPD Investigating Antisemitic Graffiti Found on Hardy Middle School Property
This article directly references content that is potentially upsetting. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. An unknown perpetrator…
2 More Georgetown Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
Two more Georgetown University parents have joined a growing list of wealthy people who have pleaded guilty to illegally facilitating their children’s acceptance to the…
Amid Economic Downturn, Student NGO Connects Struggling Farmers and Food Banks
Unlike many of his peers in the McDonough School of Business, Cooper Adams (MSB ’21) spent the first weeks of May cold-calling farmers across the…
MSB Freshman Raises $30,000 for Medical Workers With Sign-Making Business
The final weeks of the spring semester proved especially busy for Liam Marshall (MSB ’23), who had to push through finals week while running a…
Students, Faculty Reckon With Online Learning as Summer Semester Begins
Students and professors are continuing to navigate the challenges and setbacks of virtual learning as Georgetown University’s summer academic semester gets underway online. Summer classes,…
SAO Pushes For 3-Day Preparation Period Before Student Disciplinary Hearings
The Georgetown University Student Advocacy Office is negotiating with Georgetown University officials to introduce a clear timeline outlining the student disciplinary process. Members of the…
Class of 2020 Celebrates Community, Accomplishments in a Virtual Degree-Awarding Ceremony
Thousands of students, families, friends and faculty tuned into a 30-minute Facebook livestream Saturday afternoon to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2020. This…
Georgetown Students, Graduates Help Raise Thousands for Wisemiller’s Deli
Georgetown University students and other local patrons helped raise over $26,000 to support Wisemiller’s Grocery and Deli, a beloved local eatery struggling to stay afloat…
Georgetown Grad Students Petition for University Support
Hundreds of Georgetown University graduate students signed an open letter to university administrators demanding increased financial and academic support from the university as the COVID-19…
DNC and RNC Chairs Discuss Campaign Season Challenges in Virtual Conversations With GU Politics
The Democratic and Republican National Committee chairs remained hopeful that their parties can overcome disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during virtual events in April. …
Romney Criticizes Trump Administration’s Pandemic Response in GU Politics Event
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of the challenges posed by globalization, waning U.S. leadership and the ineptitude of the Trump administration, Senator Mitt…
Forced Online, Georgetown Professors Strived To Recreate Academic Life in a Virtual Space
As classes transitioned online this past semester, professors adapted to new software and sought to overcome technical difficulties to maintain a productive learning environment during…
Georgetown Students, Administration Raise Concerns About Title IX Changes
Georgetown University administrators and students have expressed disappointment with the latest federal revisions to Title IX rules, raising concerns that the changes will reverse hard-fought…
Georgetown Graduate Students Ratify 1st Union Deal After Hard-Fought Negotiations
Members of Georgetown University’s graduate student union ratified the union’s first contract with the university May 8 after months of negotiations, renewed strike efforts and…
Incoming Freshmen Urge GU To Assist Students Should School Continue Online in Fall
Members of Georgetown University’s incoming freshman class sent an open letter to university administrators May 1, urging them to consider a slate of accommodations for…
Newspapers Must Reject Government Funds To Remain Independent, Fox Anchor Says
Struggling local news organizations should not accept government bailouts during the COVID-19 pandemic to remain independent, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace said at a virtual…
Albright Calls for Cooperative Diplomacy, International Unity Against COVID-19
The foreign service must promote diplomatic partnerships to respond to global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said in a…
Students, Faculty Celebrate Virtual Georgetown Day
Hundreds of homebound students tuned in to a Zoom video conference April 24 to celebrate the 20th annual Georgetown Day, breaking a long-held tradition of…
Georgetown Med Students Deliver Vital Supplies as Strained Hospitals Battle COVID-19
Students at the Georgetown University School of Medicine have spearheaded a national initiative to direct personal protective equipment to medical professionals and hospitals fighting the…
Georgetown Parent Sentenced Virtually in College Admissions Scandal
Elizabeth Henriquez, the latest Georgetown University parent sentenced in the college admissions scandal, was given seven months in prison at Boston Federal Court. Elizabeth Henriquez…
GU Suspends Fall Study Abroad Programs Beginning Before August; Later Fall Programs Open to Cancellation
Georgetown University has canceled fall study abroad programs set to begin before August 1 to conform with previous university restrictions on international summer travel, according…
Local Bus Routes Preserved After Community Opposition
After outspoken opposition from students, university workers and administrators, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reversed plans to eliminate bus routes serving the Georgetown University…
GU Introduces New Grading System as Students Raise Fairness Concerns
Georgetown University announced additional reforms to its grading policy for the spring semester April 2 following weeks of student lobbying for more lenient academic standards…
Georgetown Neighbors Get Creative To Stay Connected Under Stay-At-Home Order
From sidewalk concerts to a safari, Georgetown residents have been coming up with creative ways to cope with quarantine — all the while keeping a…
Student Groups and Programs Offer Resources for Students Impacted by COVID-19
Georgetown University student groups and programs have provided emergency funding and long-term resources for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources became available after the…
Human Interactions Essential to Campaigning, Pete Buttigieg Says
Human encounters and on-the-ground campaigning are vital to the success of a presidential run, former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said in a virtual Zoom event…
GU Sees Rise in Acceptance Rate for Class of 2024
Georgetown University’s undergraduate first-year acceptance rate rose to 15% this admissions season, an increase from last year’s record low of 14%. A total of 3,309…
Calamity, Change and COVID-19: How Georgetown Students Are Navigating an Unprecedented Disruption to College Life
When Georgetown University students set out for spring break March 6, the coronavirus threat seemed distant, but looming. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the…
GUSA Approves Final Club Budget, Delays Empowerment Fund Allocation
The Georgetown University Student Association Senate unanimously passed the final club budget for the 2021 fiscal year at its online meeting, approving funding cuts to…
During COVID-19 Outbreak, GU Will Report 2020 Census Data for Students in University-Provided Housing
Georgetown University administrators will report U.S. census data for students, faculty and other residents who lived in university-provided housing and have since relocated to their…
Evans Drops Out of DC Council Special Election, Will Remain in Primary
Former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans withdrew from a special election to fill his own vacated Ward 2 seat, citing regret for his past ethical…
GUSA Pushes for Double A Grading System
The Georgetown University Student Association circulated a petition for a Double A grading system to address the challenging circumstances many students face as a result…