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Georgetown student protesters face new threats to free speech in an increasingly fraught political climate, as they launch new calls for university divestment. | Illustration by Aria Zhu, photos by Ajani Stella, Isabel Binamira, and University Archives / The Hoya.

The Inside-Outside Game: How Generations of GU Student Organizers Have Navigated University Divestment

By Saroja Ramchandren and Opal Kendall October 9, 2025

On April 11, 1986, members of the Georgetown University Student Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism (GU SCAR), a student group dedicated to anti-apartheid activism, barricaded themselves in the central...

Inconsistent university treatment of MSB-affiliated student organizations sows frustration among club leadership, who have pursued different courses of action ranging from a strong commitment to disaffiliation to harboring hope for future reconciliation. | Design by Aria Zhu

Open Access Exodus: MSB Clubs Disaffiliate, Move to Pursue First-Year Recruitment

By Opal Kendall, Deputy Features Editor September 25, 2025

When Yugo Kuga (SFS ’26) first arrived at Georgetown University in Fall 2022, he had no experience in finance.  Three years later, Kuga serves as the CEO of Zeeba Investment Group, a student-run...

Students call for more clarity in the visa application process and petition for greater legal support from Georgetown University as they confront changing immigration regulations in the current political climate. | Design by Rohini Kudva

Navigating the GU Experience: International Students Face Uncertainty Amid a Political Landscape Hostile Toward Immigration

By Bridget Galibois, Deputy Features Editor September 19, 2025

Serhii Li (SFS ’28) always dreamed of attending college in the United States.  Coming from a small town in the southern Kherson region of Ukraine, Li was ecstatic when he received visa approval in...

In the midst of university-wide austerity, faculty and staff have contended with uncertainties in daily operations, shouldered additional responsibilities without increased compensation and worry about the future of academia. | Design by Madeleine Ott

Tightening the Purse: GU Hiring Freeze Leaves Employees Scrambling for Support, Pessimistic About Future of Academia

By Saroja Ramchandren and Sophia Lu September 4, 2025

Greg Afinogenov, an associate professor in the department of history, was disappointed — though not surprised — by Georgetown University’s move to shore up its finances when it announced a staff...

Regulated AI Use, Detection at GU Leads to Growing Uncertainty

Regulated AI Use, Detection at GU Leads to Growing Uncertainty

By Clayton Kincade, Hoya Staff Writer April 25, 2025

When Abby Miles (MSB ’26) applied to study abroad for the Spring 2025 semester in Spain, she had everything in order — two teacher recommendations, application questions and a 500-word essay in Spanish...

With the Capitol Campus projected to lose $91.4 million in the next three years, Georgetown University students and faculty remain skeptical of the university's expansion.

Despite Promise of New Programs, Capitol Campus Struggles to Attract Students, Faculty

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor April 10, 2025

Sara Eyob (CAS ’27) dropped her dream major before the end of her freshman year. After enjoying an introductory public policy class, Eyob planned to join Georgetown University’s new undergraduate...

As students search for housing both on the Hilltop and in the Georgetown neighborhood, they encounter and overcome roadblocks -- from negotiating with landlords to fixing their broken plumbing.

Hoya House Hunters: GU Students Learn to Navigate Complex Housing System

By Saroja Ramchandren and Bridget Galibois April 9, 2025

It is October 2024, and Will Keefe (SFS ’27), one of a group of seven Georgetown University sophomores, is signing his first lease for a townhouse in Georgetown — even though he won’t move into the...

Although the university has taken strides to improve women's sports at Georgetown, significant gaps in funding persist. | Design by Aria Zhu

Leveling the Playing Field: Data Reveals $32.5 Million Gap Between Men’s, Women’s Sports Funding at GU

By Sophia Lu and Evie Steele March 28, 2025

As Georgetown University women’s basketball star guard Victoria Rivera (MSB ’26) scored a 4th quarter 3-pointer to lead the Hoyas to a 60-48 win over the Providence Friars on Jan. 18, the crowd of...

Beyond brand deals and recommendations, influencers are making their presence felt in D.C.'s political landscape, attending White House events and engaging in activism.

Views Not of My Employer: The Politically Savvy, Trendy DC Influencer

By Catherine Alaimo, Paulina Inglima, and Ruth Abramovitz March 13, 2025

In many Washingtonians’ imagination, the guest list at high-profile political gatherings might include diplomats, members of the U.S. Congress and world leaders, all angling for a picture with the president.  Increasingly,...

Amid tense relations between the United States and China, Chinese students flock to Georgetown for an education filled with discussion and cross-cultural exchange.

Amid Shifts in US-China Relations, Students Seek Opportunities for Cultural Exchange

By Lena Maillet, Features Writer February 21, 2025

Ever since starting middle school in Beijing, Alan Ke (CAS ’27) knew he would be going abroad for college.  Full disclosure: Alan Ke served as a news writer for The Hoya from January 2024 to May...

As "BookTok" takes over the literary landscape, Georgetown students, faculty members, and booksellers are finding new ways to engage readers.

Is ‘BookTok’ the Savior of Literature?

By Caroline Woodward, Senior Guide Editor February 8, 2025

Edward Holly (CAS ’25) inherited his love of reading from his mother, who passed down the novels from her book club to him.  Holly now helps run Lattes and Lit, an on-campus book club at Georgetown...

Lovely's case highlights the differences between true accessibility and baseline legal accommodations within universities.

‘Not For The Faint of Heart’: Pregnant, Disabled Students at Georgetown Law Face Barriers in Accommodations Process

By Paulina Inglima, Senior Features Editor January 31, 2025

When Brittany Lovely (LAW ’26) became pregnant during her first year at Georgetown University Law Center (GULC), she never expected to make national media.  Yet after the law school delayed responding...

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