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The Inauguration of the 49th President of Georgetown University, Eduardo M. Peñalver.

The Inauguration of Eduardo M. Peñalver

The Georgetown University Board of Directors Announces
The Inauguration of Eduardo M. Peñalver as Georgetown University’s 49th President

Friday, October 9, 2026

More information regarding the Inauguration events will be announced later this summer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Inauguration Ceremony will take place on October 9, 2026, at Georgetown University in McDonough Arena. Space will be limited. Further details, including additional Hilltop and Capitol Campus viewing locations, will be announced at a later date.

Yes, the Inauguration will be live-streamed on the Inauguration website. 

Yes. In addition to the Inauguration Ceremony, there will be a Mass and Reception on October 9, 2026. Additional events will be held at the start of the academic year. Visit the Inauguration website for the latest updates.

Further details on how to attend the Inauguration will be announced at a later date. We encourage you to check the Inauguration website for the latest details.

Members of the media should contact media@georgetown.edu.

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Eduardo Peñalver, a Cuban man with dark hair and facial hair, wearing a navy 3-piece suit, sits at a desk, surrounded by Georgetown University decor.

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