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On Oct. 18, Georgetown University students took part in the “No Kings” national protest in Washington, D.C., where 200,000 demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump’s growing use of executive power.

GU Students Join ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump Administration Policies

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor October 22, 2025

Georgetown University students joined 200,000 demonstrators at the “No Kings” national protest in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18 to condemn the expansion of President Donald Trump’s executive power. Seven...

Candidates for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president discussed their platforms on student life, funding and campus advocacy at a town hall Oct 15. (@bipartisanhoyas/Instagram).

GUSA Presidential Candidates Tout Reforming Student Life, Increasing Club Funding at Town Hall

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor October 21, 2025

The six candidates for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president spoke at a town hall event about their platforms Oct 15. The Georgetown Bipartisan Coalition, an...

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) approved two referendums to address campus noise policies and advocate for dedicated arts spaces in future campus development plans at an Oct 17 meeting.

GUSA Approves Referendums on Student Life Policies and Prioritizing Arts Spaces

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor October 20, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate unanimously approved resolutions to hold two student referendums — one to clarify amplified noise policies by increasing student input and...

Hillary Clinton honored female leaders for defending democracy worldwide at the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards on Oct 14.

Hillary Clinton Awards Honor Global Women Leaders Defending Democracy

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor October 20, 2025

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton honored female leaders working to safeguard democracy at Georgetown University’s annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards Oct. 14.  Clinton recognized two journalists:...

Malik Mack (above) starred in his return to action, notching 20 points and four assists as the Hoyas took down the George Washington Revolutionaries in a preseason scrimmage.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Beat Fiery GWU In Physical, Sold-Out Scrimmage

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor October 18, 2025

The last time Georgetown University played George Washington University (GWU) in men’s basketball — on Dec. 16, 1981 at the Capital Center in Landover, Md. — the world was a very different place. Ronald...

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president.

GU Students Welcome Peñalver, Call for Administrative Change

By Nora Toscano and Patrick Clapsaddle October 18, 2025

Georgetown University students welcomed the prospect of administrative change after the board of directors announced Eduardo Peñalver will serve as the 49th president of the university beginning July...

A former prime minister of Israel and a former Palestinian National Authority minister of foreign affairs called for increased dialogue and a permanent peaceful solution to the Israel-Hamas war at an Oct. 16 Georgetown University event while students protested outside the venue.

Palestinian, Israeli Leaders Criticize Israel-Hamas War, Detail Peace Plan as GU Students Protest ‘Impunity’

By Emily Dabre, Hannah Abdelshahid, and Ajani Stella October 18, 2025

Two prominent former politicians, one Palestinian and one Israeli, called for increased dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis at a Georgetown University event Oct. 16 while roughly two dozen students...

Eduardo Peñalver has frequently drawn on his Latino heritage and Jesuit values to defend immigration, support affirmative action and criticize President Donald Trump, according to a review by The Hoya of Peñalver's past statements and actions.

Peñalver Has Criticized Trump, Defended Immigration, Diversity

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor October 16, 2025

Eduardo Peñalver, who will become Georgetown University’s 49th president July 1, 2026, has advocated for immigration, defended affirmative action and criticized President Donald Trump’s policies and...

Yosef Kalinko/Courtesy of Georgetown University | Eduardo M. Peñalver, Georgetown Univeristy's incoming president, boasts a decades-long career in legal academia and Jesuit higher education.

Peñalver Brings a Legacy of Leadership in Higher Education

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor October 16, 2025

Eduardo M. Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president with a decades-long career in Jesuit and legal education behind him.  Peñalver has served as the president of Seattle...

Eduardo Peñalver will be Georgetown University's first Latino President. (Georgetown University)

Peñalver Will Be GU’s First Latino President, Second Lay President

By Maren Fagan, Editor in Chief October 16, 2025

July 1, 2026, will be President Eduardo Peñalver’s first day as Georgetown University president.  It will also be the first day Georgetown has a president with Latino heritage.  Peñalver,...

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president.

BREAKING: Eduardo Peñalver to Be GU’s 49th President

By Maren Fagan, Editor in Chief October 15, 2025

Eduardo Peñalver will become Georgetown University’s 49th university president, the university announced Oct. 15.  Peñalver said he is honored to join Georgetown.  “I’m deeply honored to...

Saahil Rao and Zadie Weaver would reform club funding and increase student engagement with Village A reconstruction plans if elected as Georgetown University Student Association president and vice president.

Q&A: Rao/Weaver GUSA Executive Ticket Push Reforms, Defend Secret Society Membership

By Ajani Stella and Ruth Abramovitz October 15, 2025

Saahil Rao (SFS ’27) and Zadie Weaver (CAS ’28), running for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president, aim to reform club funding and work closely with the university...

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