Georgetown to Expel 2 Students Tied to Scandal

May 16, 2019

The expulsion of the students, in connection with the admissions scandal involving the former tennis coach, comes during graduation week.

Spotlight on Kidnapped Journalist Austin Tice

May 2, 2019

On Thursday, May 2, participating restaurants will donate a pledged percentage of their proceeds toward increasing the FBI’s reward offer.

GU Students Vote for ‘Reconciliation Fee’

April 15, 2019

The proposed fee of $27.20 per student per semester would create a fund to help descendants of the 272 slaves sold by the university in 1838. 

Vatican Names First Black Archbishop of Washington

April 4, 2019

Atlanta’s Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was named by the Vatican today to be the next archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

Weekend Round Up April 4, 2019


“Petalpalooza” puts a cherry on top with Saturday-night fireworks on the Southwest waterfront. Also that night, the American University Museum opens its spring exhibitions.

New GU Gallery Features Work by Glenn Ligon

March 28, 2019

On Monday, April 1, the Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Gallery will host a free public conversation between artist Glenn Ligon and Steven Nelson, art history professor and director of the African Studies Center at UCLA.

In the Midst of March Madness

March 18, 2019

For fans and superfans of college basketball of all ages, this was the day and night of reckoning, followed by Monday morning analysis: the official opening of March Madness.

Admissions Scandal Hits Close to Home

March 14, 2019

The investigation has ensnared Georgetown University, in the person of Gordon Ernst, a former tennis coach who has been, according to reports, charged with racketeering and conspiracy.

Hoyas Beat Defending Champs Villanova, 85-73 (photos)

February 21, 2019

The Feb. 20 win was the first for the Hoyas (16-10, 6-7 Big East) over a ranked opponent since 2017, and Ewing’s first against a top-25 opponent in eight tries.

Our Black History … in Georgetown

February 20, 2019

To the surprise of some, Georgetown can tell the story of early and contemporary America from a black perspective.