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The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

In the midst of university-wide austerity, faculty and staff have contended with uncertainties in daily operations, shouldered additional responsibilities without increased compensation and worry about the future of academia. | Design by Madeleine Ott

Tightening the Purse: GU Hiring Freeze Leaves Employees Scrambling for Support, Pessimistic About Future of Academia

By Saroja Ramchandren and Sophia Lu September 4, 2025

Greg Afinogenov, an associate professor in the department of history, was disappointed — though not surprised — by Georgetown University’s move to shore up its finances when it announced a staff...

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