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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 Law Center students cancelled a recruiting event with a top law firm to protest the firm's cooperation with President Donald Trump.

GU Law Students Boycott Recruiting Event With Top Law Firm Over Trump Collaboration

By Sofia Thomas, Special to The Hoya April 10, 2025

A Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) student group boycotted a recruiting event with a top law firm over the firm’s cooperation with President Trump, the student group announced in a March 31 letter. The...

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Department of Education Launches Investigation Into GU Graduate Programs

By Aamir Jamil and Ajani Stella March 21, 2025

Georgetown University is among the 45 universities the U.S. Department of Education will investigate for allegedly using “race-exclusionary practices” in graduate programs, the department announced...

Members of the Georgetown University community are confident the inaugural first-year course requirement "Race, Power and Justice at Georgetown," which focuses on injustice and equity, will withstand a federal crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at higher education institutions.

GU Community Defends ‘Race, Power and Justice’ Course Amid DEI Crackdown

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor March 21, 2025

As the federal government threatens diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at higher education institutions, Georgetown University faculty and students reaffirmed the importance of “Race,...

The District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) sent a letter to the Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) warning against the continuation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) curriculum, sparking concerns among Georgetown students and faculty.

GU Law Community Responds to US Attorney’s Anti-DEI Letter

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor March 14, 2025

Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) Dean William Treanor rejected warnings from Washington, D.C.’s top federal prosecutor that his office will stop hiring GULC students unless the school ceases its...

TEDxGeorgetown Hosts 'Seasons For Change' Conference

TEDxGeorgetown Hosts ‘Seasons For Change’ Conference

By Ranee Brady April 29, 2023

Five students and five external speakers presented on topics ranging from diversity, equity and inclusion to personal adversity during TEDxGeorgetown’s annual conference.  At the student-organized...

LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Hosts First Event

LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Hosts First Event

By Emily Han January 20, 2023

A new Employee Resource Group (ERG) for LGBTQ+ staff at Georgetown University held an inaugural meet and greet for potential members over breakfast Jan. 18. The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity...

SCS Dean’s Report Highlights Advances in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SCS Dean’s Report Highlights Advances in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Laetitia Haddad January 28, 2022

The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) annual Dean’s Report emphasized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.    This year’s report, which summarizes achievements and themes...

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