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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE | Commencement speakers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie impart graduates with wisdom that embodies the values they learned at Georgetown.

Carefully Selected, Grad Speakers Reflect Georgetown Values

By Grey Rosenzweig May 15, 2019

Each year, the schools of Georgetown University set out to select individuals who embody the values of the institution to deliver the commencement addresses to the graduating class. Though they conclude...

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Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew (LAW ’83) addressed graduates of the McCourt School of Public Policy in McDonough Arena on Thursday.

Speakers Boast Ties to Georgetown

By Emma Hinchliffe May 16, 2014

After a months-long selection process led by the deans of each Georgetown school, commencement speakers for tomorrow’s undergraduate ceremonies include former Defense Secretary Robert Gates (GRD...

University Announces Commencement Speakers

By Molly Simio May 1, 2014

This year’s commencement speakers include Vatican astronomer Guy Consolmagno, S.J., American Association for the Advancement of Science CEO Alan Leshner, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (GRD...

Commencement Speakers Set

By Eamon O'Connor April 27, 2010

CBS "Face the Nation" anchor Bob Schieffer, basketball star Dikembe Mutombo (SLL '91) and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf are among the high-profile speakers slated for visits to the Hilltop for...

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