As Georgetown converts to online coursework amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, students must fill out a form with the Office of Residential living in order to remain on campus. Campus will operate with limited essential services.
Student organizations have raised concerns about cuts to student activities funding after the GUSA Finance and Appropriations Committee published a draft budget last week.
Georgetown Small Businesses Contend With Financial Repercussions of COVID-19 Pandemic
On a typical spring day, pedestrians would wander from store to store in the Georgetown neighborhood’s bustling shopping district. This week, however, customers have deserted…
Panel Calls for Transparency, Strong Leadership During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic requires decisive and coordinated leadership, a panel of public health and political experts said during a virtual Zoom forum March 19.…
Neighborhood Officials Call for Greater Resources To Battle COVID-19 Pandemic
Politicians representing the Georgetown neighborhood call for augmented resources and better support for Washington, D.C. hospitals amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. The D.C. Department of…
GU Converts to Online Classes Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia (CAS ’79, GRD ’95) announced in a universitywide email that all in-person classes will transition indefinitely to online only…
TIMELINE: COVID-19 Developments and Effects on the Georgetown Community
This article was updated at 5:30 p.m. on March 18 to reflect the latest developments. As colleges and universities nationwide begin making decisions on how…
Women Should Embrace Self-Confidence, Nancy Pelosi Says
Women should acknowledge their power to enact positive change, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at a Thursday event. The…
GAGE Reinvigorates Strike Efforts Amid Yearlong Contract Negotiation
The Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees assembled in the Intercultural Center Galleria with signs reading “Hey Admin it’s been a year!” and “Fair contract now”…
Students Protest as GU Announces RHO Consolidation, On-Campus Job Cuts
Nearly three hundred students have signed a petition protesting Georgetown University’s decision to consolidate Residence Hall Offices, criticizing the university for eliminating on-campus jobs and…
7th Annual OWN IT Summit Doubles Turnout
The seventh annual OWN IT Summit doubled its turnout since last year and highlighted the challenges facing women in positions of power. The summit, which…
CCC Cabin Name Removed Due to Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against Namesake
Georgetown University Campus Ministry removed the name of the former Jean Vanier Cabin at the Calcagnini Contemplative Center because of an independent inquiry released Feb.…
GUSA Cuts SAC Budget, Triggers Club Response
More than a dozen clubs have signed a letter criticizing a cut to student activities funding, worrying the money squeeze will derail event planning and…
Religious Violence Must Be Combated, Prince of Jordan Says
Global leaders must prioritize protecting religious minorities against persecution and violence, Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad al-Hussein of Jordan said at a Thursday event. Zeid served…
Eric Trump Speaks, Students Walk Out
Two minutes after Eric Trump (MSB ’06) and Charlie Kirk, executive director of Turning Point USA, began addressing Lohrfink Auditorium, about 40 students dressed in…
Black Survivors Coalition Launches #GeorgetownDoesntCare Campaign
This article discusses sexual assault on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. The Black Survivors Coalition has…
GU Suspends Italy Villa Program, South Korean Travel
Georgetown University temporarily suspended all study abroad programs at the Villa Le Balze in Florence, Italy, after the university announced a suspension of all university-related…
University Administers 1st Cultural Climate Survey
Georgetown University launched its first cultural climate survey Monday to assess students’ perceptions of diversity and inclusion on campus. The survey, which was created by…
DC Court Drops Charges Against GradGov President
All criminal charges against Georgetown University Graduate Student Government President Lewis May were dropped Feb. 26. GradGov Vice President Heerak Kim filed a Feb. 4…
GULC Files Complaint Against YouTube Regarding Violent Videos
Georgetown University Law Center and gun-safety advocate Andy Parker filed a complaint alleging YouTube illegally deceives consumers by allowing violent murder videos to endure on…
Korean Pop Artist and Georgetown Graduate Cleared of Charges
Former Georgetown University student and South Korean pop artist Kim Sang-woo (COL ’19), popularly known as Roy Kim, has been cleared of charges of circulating…
Youth Group Performance Highlights Immigrant Plight
Georgetown University hosted a group of young performers to put on a musical that highlights the experiences of immigrant families in Poulton Hall Feb. 21.…
GUSA Voices Support for Free Online Textbook Program
The Georgetown University Student Association Senate approved a resolution advocating for the creation of an online textbook program that would grant students free access to…
3rd GU Parent Sentenced in College Admissions Scandal
Former Georgetown University parent Michelle Janavs was sentenced Tuesday for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as money laundering, becoming the third…
GU To Send 2020 Census Data Via New E-Response System
The race, gender and ethnicity of residential students and community members will be excluded from the 2020 census as Georgetown University switches to a new…
Changing Politics Will Affect 2020 Election, Experts Say
Changing political dynamics like a rise in candidate-centered campaigns and a more engaged electorate will shape the 2020 presidential race, political experts said at a…
Students Protest Against Election Suspension in Dominican Republic
Members of Georgetown University Riqueza Dominicana, a student-run Dominican cultural club, attended a protest near the White House on Sunday opposing the Dominican Republic’s recent…
Filmmaker Ken Burns: Educate About Nuances of American Past
The United States must reconcile with the darker parts of its history to confront current political and social issues, according to accomplished documentary filmmaker Ken…
Glover Park Whole Foods Set To Reopen After 3-Year Closure
The Whole Foods market in Glover Park will reopen after a three-year closure, following a legal battle between the store and its landlord. Whole Foods…
Capital Bikeshare To Bring Back E-Bike Program After Recall
After putting the brakes on its electric bike initiative last year, Capital Bikeshare will be releasing a fleet of 1,500 new electric bikes onto Washington,…
Dupont Underground Art Venue in Negotiations To Renew Lease
Dupont Underground, a nonprofit art venue located in abandoned trolley tunnels under Dupont Circle, is in talks to renew their venue lease, allaying previous concerns…
Georgetown Administrators Oppose Bus Route Changes
Georgetown University administrators have joined students and workers in the ongoing opposition against proposed bus service changes to eliminate routes that serve the university. University…
University Postpones Spring Break Trip to Cambodia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Georgetown University’s Office of Global Education postponed a Centennial Lab’s spring break trip to Cambodia until after the end of the spring semester, due to…
GUSA Senator Resigns, Cites Toxic Work Environment
Former Georgetown University Student Association Senator Alexandra Mucher (COL ’22) resigned during a GUSA Senate meeting, reading a resignation letter that cited a toxic and…
Anonymous Twitter Account Vows To Unmask Secret Society Members
A black-clad person, equipped with a cellphone and a voice manipulator, took to Twitter on Feb. 8 to urge members of Georgetown University’s secret societies…
Novel by Professor Adapted to TV Series, Set To Stream on Hulu
A TV adaptation of “Baghdad Central,” a novel authored by Georgetown University professor Elliott Colla, is set to stream on Hulu in March. The series…
GU Fills Title IX Investigator Position After 7 Months
Georgetown University has appointed Sarah Onori as its new Title IX investigator, filling a full-time position that has been vacant since June 2019. Onori formerly…
Speaker: Black Activists Must Leverage Social Media
Activists can harness the power of digital media platforms to raise awareness and bolster the goals of black liberation movements, political scientist Cathy Cohen said…
GU Produces Record Number of Fulbright Scholars
A record 45 Georgetown University students and graduates have been named Fulbright student scholars during the 2019-20 cycle, the most of any college or university…