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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University and Professor Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Georgetown University and Professor Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

By Caitlin McLean August 24, 2023

CW: This article discusses sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  A former Georgetown University student is suing the university, alleging...

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

By Karenna Warden April 1, 2023

CW: This article references sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched an investigation into...

SAMUEL NELSON/THE HOYA | Participants at listening sessions expressed concern on DOE proposals for narrowing the definition of sexual misconduct and raising the standard of proof in Title IX hearing processes, among other issues.

University Releases Draft Comment on Title IX Proposals

By Joshua Levy and Meena Morar January 25, 2019

The Georgetown community can now review the draft of the university’s comment to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed Title IX reforms. Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson and...

EDITORIAL: Intervene for Safer GU Community

By Editorial Board October 26, 2018

This editorial discusses sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off- campus resources. "I don’t think about it.” When Jackson Katz, co-founder of harassment prevention...

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Jeff Bernstein (GRD 85), a member of the advisory board to the Master of Science in Foreign Service program, resigned his post Monday after tweeting an abusive message to a female conservative commentator.

MSFS Board Member Resigns After Wishing ‘#MeToo Moment’ on Female Commentator

By Jeff Cirillo January 16, 2018

A member of the advisory board for Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Foreign Service program resigned Monday after posting a tweet on Saturday evening that appeared to condone sexual harassment...

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Metro Surveys Sexual Harassment Cases

By Matthew Larson April 26, 2016

Seventy-seven percent of riders sexually harassed on the Metrorail do not report the incident, according to an inaugural survey measuring awareness and reporting of sexual harassment on the Metro released...

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Track Program Under 2 Investigations

By Tyler Park July 18, 2015

Following public allegations made against the track and field program this week, Georgetown University released a statement detailing an ongoing investigation of inappropriate behavior Friday. The university...

Metro Crime Rate Falls to Five-Year Low

By Sara Kamouni February 10, 2015

Crime rates on the Washington, D.C. Metro are at a five-year low, according to a new report released by the Metro Transit Police Department Jan. 30. The report shows that incidences of serious crimes,...

University Addresses Catcalling

By Kshithij Shrinath October 7, 2014

In light of recent student media reports of harassment and catcalling directed at female students by construction workers on campus, Georgetown administrators have contacted the Whiting-Turner Contracting...

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