GUSA executive candidates discuss policy platforms, new president, and more at town hall

The Georgetown Bipartisan Coalition moderated the annual GUSA Executive town hall on Oct. 15. It featured executive campaigns for Saahil Rao (SFS ’27) and Zadie Weaver (CAS ’28), Darius Wagner... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo October 16, 2025

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Georgetown University names Eduardo M. Peñalver 49th president, first to claim Latino heritage

Eduardo M. Peñalver has been unanimously voted the 49th president of Georgetown University by the board of directors, the university announced Wednesday. Peñalver will begin his role on July 1,... Read more

By Sydney Carroll, Chih-Rong Kuo and Sophie St Amand October 15, 2025

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M Street Starbucks employees impacted by store’s closing

The Starbucks on M Street and 34th abruptly closed on Sept. 27. Employees and managers were given two days’ notice that they would no longer work at the location. Some... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo October 14, 2025

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At one of D.C.’s busiest intersections, the “drive-by friendliness” of Alan’s Oasis

Editor’s Note: This article was originally produced by Street Sense and the Voice is republishing it as part of our 2025 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in... Read more

By Alaena Hunt October 9, 2025

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Students hold candlelight vigil for Palestinians two years after Oct. 7

Over 70 students gathered to attend a candlelight vigil held by Georgetown University Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) in Red Square at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7. The event... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo October 9, 2025

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Dissident-in-residence Vladimir Kara-Murza applies past lessons to present day in recent event discussing democracy

On Sept. 22, Georgetown’s SFS hosted the panel event “The Dissident in History and Politics: The Soviet Past, Russia’s Present, and the Global Moment” in the Lohrfink Auditorium. The event... Read more

By Julia Carvalho October 8, 2025

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Strongholds of culture: Georgetown University Art Galleries unveil Fall 2025 exhibitions

The Georgetown University Art Galleries reopened on Sept. 20, unveiling their fall exhibitions “Notes on Form (Intimate Structures)” by McArthur Binion and “Miscegenated Family Album” by Lorraine O’Grady. In the... Read more

By Julia Carvalho October 6, 2025

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How the federal government shutdown is impacting Georgetown Hillterns

On Oct. 1, Associate Vice President for Federal Government Relations Katy Button sent a university-wide email in response to the federal shutdown, detailing its implications for Georgetown students and, in... Read more

By Elaine Clarke and Chih-Rong Kuo October 3, 2025

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Mr. Georgetown contestants promise “the goofiest thing you will see all year”

It’s not the football fanfare, not the homecoming tailgate, not even the “darties” [day parties] that students look forward to every October. Instead, virtual crowds form on Campus Groups—Georgetown’s very... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo, Izzy Wagener, Yunji Yun, Suyay Ccari and Phoebe Nash October 3, 2025

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As AI use rises, some Georgetown classes are disconnecting from technology, while others embrace it

When Georgetown students walked into their classrooms during the first week of school, many were met with a surprise: professors going no-tech. As students went to pull out their laptops... Read more

By Imani Liburd October 3, 2025

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Federal judge lists GU fellow among scholars Trump administration illegally targeted for pro-Palestinian activism

The Trump administration illegally targeted Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Dr. Badar Khan Suri and other international scholars for pro-Palestinian statements, ruled a federal judge on Sept. 30. The ruling responds to... Read more

By Sophie St Amand September 30, 2025

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Flyers referencing KKK found on Georgetown campus

After midnight on Sept. 27, university officials discovered and removed flyers referencing the white supremacist hate group Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) has started an investigation,... Read more

By Sophie St Amand and Chih-Rong Kuo September 27, 2025

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Georgetown University reports flyers related to Charlie Kirk assassination to FBI

On Sept. 24 and Sept. 25, Georgetown University public safety officials removed flyers referencing the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk from Red Square and Village A flyer boards. Georgetown has... Read more

By Sophia Jacome September 25, 2025

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“Between Differences, Across Divides: A Translation Seminar Series” weaves together translation and creative writing

On Sept. 18, the Georgetown Humanities Initiative hosted the “Creative Crossovers: Translators as Fiction Writers” event panel, delving into the intricacies of translating another author’s text and the connections between... Read more

By Jacqueline Gordon September 25, 2025

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At the performative lesbian contest, Hoya Blue is the warmest color

Dr. Martens, feminist literature, and carabiners galore decorated Copley Lawn this past Sunday as contestants eagerly fought for the title of “Most Performative Lesbian.” Nick Hasbun (CAS ’28), who hosted... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo and Aubrey Butterfield September 25, 2025

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“It’s never been easier and more scary to speak your mind”: Jack Schlossberg emphasizes the importance of social media in politics at GUCD event

Jack Schlossberg, political journalist and grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, joined Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) on Sept. 8 to highlight the role of social media in... Read more

By Sehr Khosla and Serene Pai September 25, 2025

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“A lesson plan on how to grieve”: Georgetown community reflects on the loss of beloved professor Ricardo L. Ortiz

In the glow of the afternoon sun through stained-glass windows, Gaston Hall was full of reunions and memories. Chatting above the hum of a piano, old friends embraced each other... Read more

By Elaine Clarke September 24, 2025

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10th class of GU Politics Fellows share advice, goals for the semester

Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) announced their 10th anniversary class of fellows, giving students access to the best and brightest in politics, including former politicians,... Read more

By Justin Higgins and Bennett Gilhuly September 20, 2025

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Did Georgetown’s most Performative Men revive campus whimsy?

This past Sunday, those enjoying an afternoon stroll on campus may have spotted 24 silly sock-wearing, guitar-strumming men lined up on the White Gravenor steps. The anticipation in the air... Read more

By Sophie St Amand September 20, 2025