Admissions rate falls to 16.6% for class of 2018

Georgetown’s Admissions Committee accepted 3,232 students for the incoming class of 2018, out of 19,501 total applicants. The overall admission rate was 16.6 percent, which represents a slight decrease from... Read more

By Lara Fishbane April 3, 2014

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SFS development chair chosen

Because of a $4 million grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation, the School of Foreign Service will establish its first endowed chair for the Master’s of Global Human Development program. Distinguished... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani April 3, 2014

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New GUSA lecture series scheduled to begin April 14

The Lecture Fund has committed to organize a new professor lecture series with the Georgetown University Student Association. The first lecture, featuring assistant professor of government Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.... Read more

By Daniel Paradis April 3, 2014

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GUSA cabinet appointed

The new cabinet of Georgetown University Student Association President and Vice President Trevor Tezel (SFS ‘15) and Omika Jikara (SFS ‘15) was approved on Sunday by the GUSA Senate. In... Read more

By Grace Brennan April 3, 2014

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Union Jack: “Between Two Ferns” insufficient

On March 12, 1933, a president addressed a nation in the first of many radio chats. For the next decade, Franklin D. Roosevelt would speak to American citizens in his... Read more

By Sara Ainsworth April 3, 2014

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On the record with Trevor Tezel and Omika Jikaria

After taking a solemn oath late Sunday afternoon to “preserve, protect, and defend the constitution and bylaws of the Student Association,” newly-inaugurated GUSA President Trevor Tezel (SFS ‘15) and Vice-President... Read more

By Noah Buyon March 27, 2014

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Milzman detention unresolved

Daniel Milzman (COL ‘16), who was charged with possession of a biological toxin last Friday, appeared before District court on Tuesday for his detention hearing. Judge John M. Facciola ordered... Read more

By Jared Kimler March 27, 2014

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Henle forum promises renovations to eliminate mold

Vice President of Facilities and Management Robin Morey announced the installation of new dehumidifiers to combat mold in Henle Village apartments on Monday night at a forum hosted by Residential... Read more

By Manuela Tobias March 27, 2014

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Provost promotes student research

In an effort to cultivate student interest in undergraduate research, the Walsh Exchange, the Carroll Round, the School of Nursing and Health Studies Undergraduate Research Conference, and the Undergraduate Research... Read more

By Grace Brennan March 27, 2014

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News Hit: GU considering on-campus housing requirement for juniors

The University is considering implementing an on-campus housing requirement for juniors, among other proposals, in an effort to meet the 2010 Campus Plan goal of housing 385 additional students on... Read more

By Isabel Echarte March 27, 2014

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News Hit: Tuition to rise 4.3 percent

Tuition is facing a 4.34 percent increase in the 2014-2015 academic year according to the University’s financial plan for fiscal years 2015 to 2018 released on March 19. Once this... Read more

By Lara Fishbane March 27, 2014

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City on a Hill: D.C. needs more public housing

When D.C.’s homeless shelters were overwhelmed this winter, the Gray administration’s first response was to blame the victims. D.C. General—the defunct hospital used as a homeless shelter since 2007—quickly filled... Read more

By Gavin Bade March 27, 2014

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FBI investigating ricin incident at McCarthy Hall

A white powdery substance found in a student’s dorm room on the sixth floor of McCarthy residence hall tested positive for ricin, according to an email from Georgetown Police Chief... Read more

By Rhiannon Greene March 20, 2014

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GUSA promotes conservation in water week event series

The GUSA Freshmen Sustainability Council and Office of Sustainability organized the first Georgetown Water Week to highlight issues of water conservation and sustainability at Georgetown. The environmental initiative began Monday... Read more

By Grace Brennan March 20, 2014

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Healy Pub vendor to be chosen by April

University officials said this week that they will decide on a vendor by April for the Healy Family Student Center Pub, which is slated to open in August along with... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani March 20, 2014

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SFS junior, Mark Adamsson, dies over spring break

Mark Adamsson (SFS ’15) passed away during spring break while traveling with classmates in the Dominican Republic. His death was caused by lung and heart failure, according to Georgetown Director... Read more

By Claire Zeng March 20, 2014

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Hoyas play at McDonough for first time since 2009

The Georgetown men’s basketball team played at McDonough Gymnasium Tuesday because of a scheduling conflict with the Verizon Center. The basketball game was the first at McDonough since December 2009.... Read more

By Chris Almeida March 20, 2014

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FinApp budget eliminates Collegiate Readership program

The Georgetown University Student Association Senate’s Finance and Appropriations committee, in a draft student activities budget for fiscal year 2015 released March 6, ended funding for the Collegiate Readership Program,... Read more

By Manuela Tobias March 20, 2014

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News Hit: Arizona State U joins GU in partnership

Georgetown and Arizona State University announced a new partnership at a discussion held on Tuesday at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies’ downtown campus. The partnership, which will focus on building... Read more

By James Constant March 20, 2014

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News Hit: NATO SG Rasmussen accepts GIWPS award

Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Anders Fogh Rasmussen received a 2014 Hillary Clinton Award from the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security in a ceremony on... Read more

By Steven Criss March 20, 2014