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Jul 28, 2020

Howard University Joins American, Georgetown, Catholic and GWU In Backtracking Reopening Plans

Four D.C. universities have canceled in-person classes following an uptick in COVID-19 cases locally and nationwide.

May 01, 2020

Georgetown Graduate Students Reach First Union Contract With University

Union members are expected to approve the contract in a vote early next week.

Dec 12, 2008

Georgetown Student Reports Sexual Assault

Via WJLA, Georgetown University’s Department of Public Safety says a student has reported an intruder and attempted sexual assault in her off-campus residence in the 1300 Block of 36th St. NW. On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at approximately 6:43 a.m., a student reported to DPS that an unidentified male entered her residence by an unknown means, went into her bedroom and into her bed, then placed his hands on her. The victim challenged the suspect,…

Apr 29, 2008

Armed Sexual Assault in Georgetown Dorm

The Georgetown Hoya reported on an armed sexual assault in LXR Hall over the weekend that has the university community up in arms over lax security measures in the dorm. At 3:40 a.m. on Saturday morning, an assailant described as a black male between 17 and 20 years old allegedly attacked a female student, forcing her off a public balcony and into a common room, where he threatened her with a gun and sexually assaulted…

 
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