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As Federal Cuts Compound, GU Graduate Students, Faculty Grapple With Lost Opportunities
Elsa Immer was in the third year of her theology doctorate at Georgetown University when the program’s cohort was halved in 2025. The department, alongside the rest of the school, faced sharp budget shortfalls as federal funding dwindled, meaning the program had to downsize its…
Peñalver Announces 5 Year Strategic Plan for GU
Georgetown University President Eduardo Peñalver launched the development of a five-year strategic plan to meet several university goals Sept. 24. The Georgetown University Strategic Plan, which Peñalver announced in an email to university community members, aims to strengthen…
Officials expand FixIt scheduling program to select first-year, upperclass residence halls
Officials expanded the FixIt scheduling pilot program to Amsterdam, Mitchell, Thurston and West halls, allowing residents submitting non-urgent FixIt requests to select specific non-weekend dates up to one week away and time slots for technicians to complete repairs.
Career Services introduces new professional readiness, resume creation platform
GW replaced its VMock resume-review platform with SkillsFirst, a career readiness tool that offers resume building, personalized feedback and interview preparation.
Board of Trustees launches assessment of Granberg’s leadership
The Board of Trustees will gather feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the GW community this fall as it evaluates President Ellen Granberg’s leadership and the University’s progress toward its goals as outlined in its strategic framework.
GW maintains No. 59 spot in US News rankings
GW ranked No. 59 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report national university rankings, holding the same position after rising four spots last year.
Running for the Timeline
First-year candidates are using social media and pop culture to connect with potential voters. The post Running for the Timeline first appeared on The Hilltop .