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Although the university has taken strides to improve women's sports at Georgetown, significant gaps in funding persist. | Design by Aria Zhu

Leveling the Playing Field: Data Reveals $32.5 Million Gap Between Men’s, Women’s Sports Funding at GU

By Sophia Lu and Evie Steele March 28, 2025

As Georgetown University women’s basketball star guard Victoria Rivera (MSB ’26) scored a 4th quarter 3-pointer to lead the Hoyas to a 60-48 win over the Providence Friars on Jan. 18, the crowd of...

Georgetown University Law Center announced it will meet with students and update its accommodations and Title IX policies following backlash for initially denying a pregnant student accommodations for her final exam.

GU Law Center Title IX Policy to Change

By Nora Toscano, Senior News Editor December 6, 2024

After backlash against their decision to deny a pregnant student accommodations for her final exam, officials at the Georgetown University Law Center will reconsider its accommodations and Title IX policies...

After Student Backlash, GU Law Center Grants Pregnant Student Accommodations

After Student Backlash, GU Law Center Grants Pregnant Student Accommodations

By Evie Steele and Paulina Inglima November 22, 2024

After initially denying a pregnant student accommodation for her final exams and facing backlash from students, Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) reached an agreement with the student on her accommodations.  Brittany...

FILE PHOTO: MOIRA RITTER FOR THE HOYA | Five Georgetown parents and a former GU tennis coach were implicated in a Tuesday indictment for falsely designating applicants as athletic recruits to secure admission.

Campus Climate Survey Shows Decreases in Sexual Assault, Though Higher Than Other Universities

By Aamir Jamil, Senior News Editor November 7, 2024

CW: This article references sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  Georgetown University’s third campus climate survey revealed statistically significant...

Student Leaders Work To Support Survivors, Struggle To Navigate Current Title IX Policies

Student Leaders Work To Support Survivors, Struggle To Navigate Current Title IX Policies

By Sahana Arumani September 15, 2022

CW: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct, sexual assault and Title IX processes. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. When asked about her knowledge...

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DeGioia Comments in Support of New Title IX Regulations

By Adora Zheng September 13, 2022

Georgetown University announced its support for new regulations proposed by the Department of Education that would strengthen Title IX protections for students by addressing sexual misconduct guidelines. University...

GWU Students Demand Increased Protections for Survivors

GWU Students Demand Increased Protections for Survivors

By Paige Kupas October 1, 2021

CW: This article references sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. George Washington University (GWU) students have organized petitions and protests...

GU Hires New Associate Director To Advance Sexual Assault Prevention

GU Hires New Associate Director To Advance Sexual Assault Prevention

By Andrew Hong March 19, 2021

Georgetown University recently hired a new director in its health education services office, following an almost eight-month vacancy and calls from students to increase diversity within the office.  The...

Title IX: Explained

Title IX: Explained

By Doris Zhang October 8, 2020

This article discuss sexual assault on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Georgetown University updated its sexual misconduct grievance procedures Aug....

I was sexually assaulted as a student at Georgetown. What shocked me was what I learned from filing a complaint.

I was sexually assaulted as a student at Georgetown. What shocked me was what I learned from filing a complaint.

By Anonymous September 27, 2020

This Viewpoint discusses sexual assault on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. It happened in the fall of my senior year. I rarely went out, but one night,...

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Georgetown Puts Planned Changes to Title IX Regulations Into Effect

By Casey Ferrante August 24, 2020

Georgetown University officially updated its Title IX sexual misconduct policies in accordance with binding guidelines set by the Department of Education in May, according to a universitywide email.  The...

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The University has lacked a full-time Title IX coordinator since June. The University says finding qualified candidates can take up to a year.

GU Community Calls for University Commitment to Survivors as Admin Prepares To Enforce New Title IX Rules

By Moira Ritter July 21, 2020

Georgetown University students drafted a petition urging the university to prioritize the interests of survivors while implementing new Title IX rules set to go into effect Aug. 14. The petition, which...

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