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Weighing Divestment’s Risks

By The Editorial Board November 4, 2014

When Georgetown University Fossil Free turned in its divestment proposal to the Committee on Investments and Social Responsibly, it brought its movement one step closer to reaching a definitive answer...

Endowment Keeps Climbing

By Griffin Cohen November 19, 2013

In line with the national trend, Georgetown's endowment posted strong growth in fiscal year 2013, driven in part by improved returns on investment and the $100 million donation from Frank McCourt Jr. (CAS...

Pure Dollars and Cents

By The Editorial Board January 25, 2013

The intentions of GU Fossil Free, a group demanding that the university retract investments from all coal and fossil fuel companies, are admirable. They are not, however, in the best interest of Georgetown...

Endowment Rises for Second Straight Year

By Mariah Byrne February 2, 2012

Georgetown's endowment reached a record-high $1.162 billion for the 2011 fiscal year but fell two places from 61 to 63 in the National Association of College and University Business Officers-Commonfund Study's...

University Endowment Continues to Grow

By Mariah Byrne December 28, 2011

Georgetown's endowment reached a record high of $1.162 billion for fiscal year 2011, demonstrating growth of 15.4 percent from last year's value. The increase also marks a jump in the endowment's growth...

Endowment Surges Past $1 Billion Mark

By Kelly Church and Jonathan Gillis January 27, 2011

Georgetown's endowment rose to a record $1.01 billion this year, marking a 12.8 percent increase from last year's value and launching the university's ranking from 67th to 61st, according to the National...

Aid Appeals Decline

By Mariah Byrne November 2, 2010

Georgetown's Office of Student Financial Services plans to increase funds for financial aid and scholarships by 14 percent this academic year in response to the number of appeals submitted by current students. This...

Endowment Rebounds To $1 Billion

By Mary Murphy September 28, 2010

The university endowment posted a 12.3 percent return on its investments in fiscal year 2010, increasing its value to $1 billion, a bounce back from the 16.6 percent drop to $883 million sustained in fiscal...

Endowment Ranking Rises Despite Recession

By Elizabeth Rowe January 29, 2010

In spite of trying financial times for U.S. universities, Georgetown University's endowment has moved in the rankings to 64th, up from 71st last year, on the National Association of College and University...

After String of Down Years, University Donations Rise Dramatically

By Victoria Fosdal September 18, 2007

Following two years of decreasing fundraising totals, Georgetown had a bounceback fundraising year during the most recent fiscal cycle, raising nearly $130 million in new commitments, according to an administrator...

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