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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 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 and September 27, 2025

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More than reading: Inside the National Book Festival

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center located in downtown D.C. was alive with excited chatter and rustling pages on Saturday, Sept. 7 as over 100,000 readers gathered for the 25th... Read more

By 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 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 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 and 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 and 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 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 and 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 September 20, 2025

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Citation procedures, organization sanctions, and clarifications: Code of Conduct changes, explained

On August 22, Georgetown’s Office of Student Conduct (OSC) approved the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct, which clarifies the previous student conduct standards and introduces new changes to student organization... Read more

By September 19, 2025

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Iconic Georgetown bar The Tombs introduces $5 cover, sparking backlash

The Tombs, a renowned bar and restaurant located just blocks away from the front gates, has long been a staple for upperclassmen. Students crowd in for Tuesday trivia nights, conclude... Read more

By and September 15, 2025

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Your rights interacting with federal officers, explained

President Donald Trump deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to D.C. and took control of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in early August, after declaring an emergency based on inaccurate... Read more

By and September 14, 2025

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Resident Assistants face unexpected policy changes ahead of new year

Resident Assistants (RAs), old and new, arrived on campus in mid-August for their yearly training before the new semester. But this year, training came with several changes to Residential Living... Read more

By and September 12, 2025

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Georgetown students and Congressional members advocate against federal occupation of D.C.

Dozens of students walked out of class Tuesday, Sept. 9 to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s deployment of the national guard and surge of federal law enforcement agents... Read more

By and September 10, 2025

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Georgetown Interim President testifies at congressional antisemitism hearing: “Antisemitism is incompatible with living our mission”

On July 15, Georgetown Interim President Robert M. Groves testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce in a hearing titled, “Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role... Read more

By and July 15, 2025

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Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson said Georgetown is “filthy.” A decade ago, he wanted his son to attend.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson took aim at Georgetown in an interview with Ed Martin, who was the interim D.C. U.S. attorney nominee until last week. The conversation aired... Read more

By May 18, 2025

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Judge orders release of Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri

A federal judge ordered the release of Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown postdoctoral fellow, in a hearing on May 14. Khan Suri has been held in an Immigration and... Read more

By and May 14, 2025

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Supreme Court to hear case represented by attorneys from an institute at the Georgetown Law Center

Attorneys from the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP), a nonpartisan institute within the Georgetown Law Center, are representing the respondent in Trump v. CASA Inc., a case set... Read more

By May 13, 2025

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RA union votes unanimously to certify new contract

The Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition (GRAC) voted unanimously to ratify their first contract with the University on May 9. This comes a year after Georgetown’s residence assistants (RAs) voted overwhelmingly... Read more

By May 10, 2025