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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

The university is set to expand its East-end Capitol campus on 77H Street near Union Station and has been under contract to purchase the approximately $89 million apartment complex.

New Academic Spaces to Open With Capitol Campus Expansion

By Kate Hwang and Paulina Inglima January 19, 2024

Georgetown University is set to expand its Capitol Campus and enlarge its capacity for students to participate in its programs by acquiring an $89 million apartment complex on 77 H St. NW near Union Station. Georgetown’s...

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

By Claiborne Martell December 1, 2023

Lately, all I’ve wanted is a milkshake.  I’ve voiced this desire to quite a few people, and each time I get the same response: “You know, Chick-fil-A has milkshakes.” And each time, I...

VIEWPOINT: Make Campus a Kinder Place

VIEWPOINT: Make Campus a Kinder Place

By Komal Samrow November 3, 2023

CW: This article discusses eating disorders. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off- campus resources. Seven years is a long time to live with a mental health condition. From...

Georgetown Hosts First In-Person GAAP Weekend in Three Years

Georgetown Hosts First In-Person GAAP Weekend in Three Years

By Annie Kane March 24, 2022

The Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program (GAAP) student ambassadors welcomed prospective students and parents to campus with signs, balloons and cheers during the first in-person admitted students...

Students Now Eligible To Receive Financial Assistance for Meal Plans After Student Push

Students Now Eligible To Receive Financial Assistance for Meal Plans After Student Push

By Brooke DeLucia October 28, 2021

Upperclassmen living on campus can now apply for financial assistance for mandatory meal plans following activism efforts by student leaders and activists. Juniors and seniors can now apply for meal...

Experts Call for Universities to Study Chinas Soft-Power Influence on Campuses Better

Experts Call for Universities to Study China’s Soft-Power Influence on Campuses Better

By Emma Kotfica September 20, 2018

To address China’s growing soft power influence on student groups at colleges around the country, universities must understand the context of the situation fully before taking action, said Robert...

EDITORIAL: ADA Needs a Georgetown Ally

By Editorial Board September 14, 2018

Georgetown University is notoriously unfit for individuals with physical disabilities. Elevators break, buttons to open doors are nowhere to be found and students are left searching for university support. Unfortunately,...

HOYA HUB An on-campus food pantry, set to open in October, will offer free food to students experiencing food insecurity.

University Allocates Space for On-Campus Food Pantry, Aims for Fall Opening

By Karena Landler September 14, 2018

The Hoya Hub, an on-campus food pantry which will offer free food to members of the Georgetown community experiencing food insecurity, is slated to open in early October. The project, which seeks...

LAUREN SEIBEL/THE HOYA Melanne Verveer (I ’66, MS ’69), left, moderated a panel of four of the School of Foreign Services first women graduates — Barbara Berky Evans (SFS ’58), Barbara Hammes Sharood (SFS ’58), Helene Gettler Mallett (SFS ’59) and Paula Wiegert Tosini (SFS ’60) — on April 18 in Fisher Colloquium.

First Female SFS Graduates Recall Obstacles, Opportunities at Georgetown

By Olivia Eggers April 22, 2018

Having a Georgetown University education provided critical career opportunities and professional development, despite some obstacles encountered on the path to obtain it, four of the School of Foreign...

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Love Saxa Funding, Status Remain Uncertain After Vote Postponed

By Jeff Cirillo October 31, 2017

The fate of student group Love Saxa’s funding and status as a university-recognized club remains uncertain after a meeting of the Student Activities Commission ended without a vote early Tuesday...

Cooper Field Renovation Set to Begin in December

By Meena Morar October 31, 2017

Renovations for Cooper Field's new 3,000-seat facility featuring new restrooms, locker rooms and other features will begin December 2017. The project will expand Cooper Field’s current 2,500-seat...

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Students May Not Be Hooked on Hookup Culture

By Kathryn Baker and Max Crispin October 13, 2017

The start of college is an exhilarating time. Students enter their freshman year expecting to be challenged academically, to establish meaningful friendships and to develop the skills necessary for the...

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