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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The federal charter of Georgetown University was signed into law by President James Madison on March 1, 1815, formally recognizing the university and authorizing it to grant degrees.

Federal Charter Marks 200 Years

By Matthew Larson March 6, 2015

From the White House to the Capitol, politicians took to YouTube to offer Georgetown words of congratulations on the 200th anniversary of its federal charter. The charter, signed into law by President...

Obama Speechwriter Offers Advice

By Matt Gregory October 4, 2013

Although he is usually not visible when his speeches are delivered, President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter Jon Favreau took the stage at Gaston on Thursday night to offer insights into writing,...

HOLLANDER: Negotiation a Smarter Way to Play Politics

By Evan Hollander October 4, 2013

In 1997, just one year after the most recent government shutdown, the comedy "Wag the Dog" was released, with a plot centered on a fictional president launching a war against Albania to distract the public...

Event Merges Faith, Service

By Zoe Dobkin September 27, 2013

Over 400 people from more than 130 colleges convened in Gaston Hall on Monday and Tuesday for the president’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, held at Georgetown for the first time...

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