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Georgetown Program Board names Yung Gravy as 2026 Spring Concert headliner 

Georgetown Program Board (GPB) announced its artist for this year’s annual Spring Concert this afternoon, via their Instagram account. Platinum-certified rapper Yung Gravy will perform for Georgetown students on April... Read more

By and March 12, 2026

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Georgetown College Republicans claim “Muslims have no place in American society” in now-deleted post

Content warning: This piece discusses an act of Islamophobia.  Georgetown University College Republicans (GUCR) have come under fire for an Islamophobic social media post where they wrote that “Muslims have... Read more

By March 11, 2026

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Justice Department Pardon Attorney Ed Martin accused of ethical violations one year after Georgetown Law letter

Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Ed Martin was accused by the Disciplinary Counsel of the D.C. Bar of ethical violations as a result of a threatening letter he sent to... Read more

By March 10, 2026

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Georgetown applies to launch two MSB programs in Greece

Georgetown University is collaborating with the Athens-based Public Power Corporation (PPC) Group to launch programs in Greece, a spokesperson confirmed to the Voice on Tuesday. If the university’s application is... Read more

By March 3, 2026

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Cottarelli warns Georgetown audience that Italy’s stability won’t ensure growth

Economist, former Italian senator, and ex-International Monetary Fund official Carlo Cottarelli spoke to Georgetown students about Italy’s economic hardships on Feb. 18. Cottarelli, who was invited by the Georgetown European... Read more

By March 3, 2026

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Pentagon cancels Georgetown’s Senior Service College fellowships

The Pentagon announced it cancelled Senior Service College (SSC) fellowships at Georgetown and other elite universities effective the 2026-2027 school year, according to a memo signed Feb. 27 by Secretary... Read more

By February 28, 2026

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D.C. Child Tax Credit faces uncertain future following federal disapproval resolution

Washington, D.C.’s local Child Tax Credit faces uncertainty after Trump signed a law that threatened to block the policy before it could fully take effect. A dispute over the timeframe... Read more

By February 25, 2026

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“If we’re earning less, why are they making us work more and more?”: Georgetown students and staff rally in solidarity with facilities workers

Over 50 students, faculty, and staff gathered in Red Square in solidarity with Georgetown’s  facilities workers on Tuesday Feb. 24, alleging unjust treatment by the university. The rally was hosted... Read more

By and February 24, 2026

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Meet Georgetown’s Professors: Professor Arjun Shankar discusses labor and capitalism in newest project

In the fiscal year of 2024, Georgetown was allotted $195 million in federal research support, which came predominantly from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. ... Read more

By February 24, 2026

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Georgetown to offer generative AI tools to students, faculty

Georgetown Interim President Robert Groves announced that the university will “introduce generative AI tools to our community” in an email sent to students Monday morning. Georgetown will begin offering Gemini,... Read more

By February 23, 2026

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In a changing city, D.C.’s remaining ethnic grocery stores hold strong

Staffing is a family affair at El Progreso Market in Mount Pleasant. While Meris Ramos sits behind the counter, her parents and her teenage kids can be found working, as... Read more

By February 22, 2026

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D.C. explained: Shadow senators and the fight for statehood

Ankit Jain has been involved in activism for D.C. statehood for years, handing out flyers and attending rallies. But in 2023, Jain witnessed what he saw as a major slight... Read more

By and February 21, 2026

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Monks complete the last leg of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ in D.C.

Thousands gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to welcome a group of monks on the 108th day of their cross-country “Walk for Peace.” It was one of several... Read more

By and February 17, 2026

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Georgetown cat cafe closes after attempts to unionize

The Crumbs & Whiskers, a cat cafe chain, M Street location closed its doors indefinitely on Tuesday, February 10. The closure comes after staff presented then-store and national manager Bryn... Read more

By February 17, 2026

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Georgetown partners with Cisco for largest Wi-Fi 7 deployment in higher education

Georgetown announced a multi-year partnership with Cisco to modernize connectivity on Jan. 20. This new partnership includes the largest deployment of Wi-Fi 7 technology in higher education, spanning classrooms, residence... Read more

By February 16, 2026

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From Qatar to Copenhagen: Georgetown’s global escape

Every year, over half of Georgetown’s juniors pack their bags and head abroad for a semester, part of more than 1,000 Georgetown students who participate in programs across over 50... Read more

By February 16, 2026

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Love is in the air at Epi’s Date Night Dinner

Love was in the air this week, as students gathered in Epicurean & Co. (Epi’s) on Feb. 11 for a free Date Night Dinner hosted by Hoya Hospitality’s Supper Club,... Read more

By and February 16, 2026

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Pentagon to potentially cut off tuition aid for active-duty Georgetown graduate students

The Pentagon will review and potentially cut off tuition assistance for active-duty service members at dozens of elite universities, including Georgetown, according to a memo signed last week by Secretary... Read more

By February 14, 2026

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Students urge Georgetown to ditch Aramark as contact nears 2027 expiration

As the contract between Aramark, Georgetown’s dining provider, and the university, is set to expire in 2027, a university spokesperson confirmed to the Voice that it is exploring various dining... Read more

By and February 12, 2026

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Students organize solidarity concert for Georgetown professor facing legal fees

After Nick Hasbun (CAS ’28) finished his semester learning about democracy in India in Majoritism and Minority Rights in South Asia, he wanted to support his professor, Dr. Badar Khan... Read more

By February 10, 2026