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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Q&A: Spring GU Politics Fellows Welcome Opposing Views

Q&A: Spring GU Politics Fellows Welcome Opposing Views

By Riley Rogerson and Clara Grudberg January 24, 2020

This semester’s five Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service fellows discussed their hopes to gain new perspective by engaging with students and help guide future generations...

GU Politics Announces 10th Class of Fellows

GU Politics Announces 10th Class of Fellows

By Clara Grudberg December 24, 2019

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service announced its 10th class of fellows Dec. 16, which includes former Congressman Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and other veteran figures in political...

Gender Will Not Determine Voter Decisions in 2020 Election, Panel Says

Gender Will Not Determine Voter Decisions in 2020 Election, Panel Says

By Anna Ferrazzi December 6, 2019

Gender bias will not significantly influence voters’ election decisions in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, panelists said at a Dec. 4 event. The event, titled “Deconstructing Gender Bias:...

GU Votes Integrates Voter Registration Portal Into MyAccess

GU Votes Integrates Voter Registration Portal Into MyAccess

By Grace Buono November 8, 2019

Students can now register to vote in federal, state and local elections, request an absentee ballot and find other election-related material through a voter portal on MyAccess, according to a Nov. 4 announcement...

SUBUL MALIK/THE HOYA | After dropping out from the 2020 Democratic Presidential primary, Senator Gillibrand expressed optimism over lessons she learned while campaigning.

Prioritize Gender Equality in Politics, Gillibrand Says

By Ella Hetfield November 1, 2019

Former presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) emphasized the importance of diversifying political leaders and supporting legislation to ensure equality at an event in the Reiss Science...

Q&A: Fall GU Politics Fellows Discuss Polarized Political Climate

By Connor Thomas September 12, 2019

The five fall Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service fellows, including four Georgetown alumni, bring a variety of backgrounds to their positions including experience in public policy, political...

MSNBC and the Georgetown University Institute of Policy and Public Service will host 11 presidential candidates in Gaston Hall on Sept. 19 and 20. | GU POLITICS

GU Politics Climate Change Forum To Host Presidential Candidates

By Meredith Miller August 29, 2019

Eleven presidential candidates will examine climate change issues in a town hall-style forum hosted by Georgetown and major media outlets on Sept. 19 and 20. The series of one-hour events, open...

MARGARET FOUBERG FOR THE HOYA | A Feb. 6 panel of former diplomats called for increased dialogue between governments and civilians affected by international crises as well as a remodeling of the U.S. State Departments recruitment techniques.

Former Diplomats Urge Civil Engagement, Defense of Refugees

By Victoria Liu February 14, 2019

The United States should shift the focus of diplomacy efforts to engage with civilians affected by international crises, former diplomats said at a Feb. 6 panel. The panel, which was a part of the...

SHEEL PATEL/THE HOYA Journalism offers real-time information about global events for political leaders and policy-makers, BBC reporter Suzanne Kianpour said at an event on Nov. 13.

Reporting Shapes Policy, BBC Journalist Says

By Walker Miller November 16, 2018

Journalists play a crucial role in informing the public and political leaders about international issues, BBC reporter Suzanne Kianpour said at the Rev. James P.M. Walsh, S.J. Symposium on Tuesday...

MAGGIE CHEN FOR THE HOYA Tuesday nights midterm election garnered a mixed response from students at Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Services watch party in the HFSC. GUCR and GUCD also co-hosted the event

Across Party Lines, Students See Victory in Split Election

By Meena Morar November 9, 2018

A pile of stickers lay on a table in the Healey Family Student Center, reading “friends don’t let friends miss elections” and “civically engaged AF.” Hand-drawn maps, depicting where students...

Students Shed Light on Campus Political Discourse

By Elizabeth Ash November 2, 2018

Hailing from Brownsville, Texas, Gilbert Saldaña’s (COL ’19) political views transformed upon his arrival at Georgetown University, a diverse community compared to his hometown. “I came from...

KIRK ZIESER/FOR THE HOYA Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) warned that the United States system of capitalism threatens the strength of Western democracy, at an event on Oct. 16.

Senator Warner Cautions Cyberwarfare Is Threatening Democracy

By Emily Leng October 19, 2018

Cyberwarfare and foreign election interference are a threat to American democracy, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said at an event hosted by the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service...

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