University renames Freedom and Remembrance Halls in honor of descendants of 1838 slave sale

Georgetown University renamed Freedom Hall and Remembrance Hall to Isaac Hawkins Hall and Anne Marie Becraft Hall to commemorate the 272 slaves sold by the university in 1838. To celebrate... Read more

By Emily Jaster April 25, 2017

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Georgetown students and faculty join March for Science

About 150 Georgetown students and faculty joined the March for Science in downtown Washington, D.C to advocate for the importance of scientifically informed policy.The Washington march was the main protest... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert April 24, 2017

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The Corp promotes diversity among new hires

The Corp has committed to improving diversity in its hiring process with the cooperation of the Georgetown Scholarship Program (GSP). The push for a more diverse applicant pool is a... Read more

By Graham Piro April 20, 2017

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University files amicus brief

Georgetown joined 30 other universities in filing an amicus brief in opposition to President Trump’s recent executive order banning travel from six Muslim-majority countries. An amicus brief is a document... Read more

By Noah Telerski April 13, 2017

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University files amicus brief in opposition to travel ban

Georgetown joined thirty other universities in filing an amicus brief in opposition of President Trump’s recent executive order banning travel from six Muslim-majority countries. An amicus brief is a document... Read more

By Noah Telerski April 11, 2017

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GSC hosts labor activist

The Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC) hosted Sophorn Yang, president of the Cambodian Alliance of Trade Unions, to speak in the Leavey Program room about conditions in Nike factories as well... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky April 10, 2017

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Shelter Shocked: Trump’s Threat to the D.C. Affordable Housing System

While public attention has recently focused on military funding, cuts in diplomatic programs, Twitter posts, and presidential golf outings, many D.C. residents are slated to potentially lose their homes if... Read more

By Nick Gavio April 7, 2017

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Campus Media Concerned Over Budget Cuts

The GUSA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee (Fin/App) cut funding for Media Board by 39.5 percent for fiscal year 2018 compared to 2017’s allocation, a decrease of $37,500, according to... Read more

By Ryan Miller and Jake Maher April 7, 2017

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Clinton presents peace awards

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security, hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security... Read more

By Margaret Gach April 6, 2017

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Defense experts discuss innovation

The Center for Security Studies (CSS) and Hacking 4 Defense hosted “The Future of Innovation in National Security” in Gaston Hall. This panel gathered five high-profile members of the defense... Read more

By Devon O'Dwyer April 5, 2017

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University endowment declines three percent

The university’s endowment dropped from $1.53 billion in fiscal year 2015 to $1.48 billion in fiscal year 2016, according to a study of American and Canadian universities by the National... Read more

By Noah Telerski March 31, 2017

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In Chartered Waters: School Choice in the District

“We certainly are keenly aware of the fact that you have choices and your children can go anywhere,” Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Antwan Wilson said... Read more

By Caitlyn Cobb and Isaiah Seibert March 31, 2017

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Classics Department Translates Letter on Sale of 272 Slaves

A group of around 20 students and faculty from the Classics Department recently finished an English translation of an 1836 Latin letter from the Society of Jesus headquarters in Rome.... Read more

By Katya Schwenk March 31, 2017

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No Longer ‘Safe From Science’: Dissecting science visibility and increasing course requirements

When most people hear the words “Georgetown University,” they think of international relations, government, and business, headlined by the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the McDonough School... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering March 31, 2017

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DNC leaders discuss millennial engagement

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison discussed the future of the Democratic Party in a conversation with Mo Elleithee, executive director of the... Read more

By Maddie Vagadori March 30, 2017

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Rev. Katsouros discusses Jesuit education at Arrupe College

The Rev. Stephen Katsouros, S.J., founder and dean of Arrupe College, underlined the importance of giving everyone a chance to access higher education during the third annual Bernardin Lecture, sponsored... Read more

By Allegra Hahn March 30, 2017

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GSC holds protest during GAAP weekend

Members of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC) held a protest to raise awareness of the working conditions that laborers in Nike factories faced as admitted students and their families attending... Read more

By Noah Telerski March 28, 2017

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Journalists discuss challenges in Trump era

Georgetown’s undergraduate journalism program hosted a panel discussion with journalists to discuss the changes and challenges to journalism in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. The March 22 talk was... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky March 27, 2017

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Women discuss taking action at Own It Summit 2017

Hundreds of women gathered in Gaston Hall at Own It Summit 2017 to discuss the importance of women taking action in the current political climate of the country. The theme... Read more

By Alli Kaufman March 24, 2017

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Writing Center expands awards program

The Georgetown University Writing Center is expanding its awards program to include four awards categories, each with a $1000 prize. The program, sponsored by US News & World Report, is... Read more

By Emma Francois March 22, 2017