Messages to the Georgetown University Community
Throughout the year, the University President shares messages with the Georgetown community on topics ranging from University announcements to important University priorities. The most recent messages sent by Interim President Groves are listed below.
Read messages to the Georgetown community from President John J. DeGioia, who served as president from 2001 to 2024, on the University Community Messages Archive page.
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
In Gratitude to Spiros Dimolitsas, Senior Vice President for Research and Chief Technology Officer
I write today to share that after nearly 25 years of service to Georgetown, Spiros Dimolitsas will step down from his role as Senior Vice President for Research and Chief…
August 13, 2025
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Announcing William Gerard and Lisa Hawkins Byrnes Hall and a $20 million Bequest for Residential Living and Learning
As we look forward to the start of a new academic year, I am writing to share an exciting campus.…
August 7, 2025
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Today’s Testimony Before U.S. Congress
Today, I have been called to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and.…
July 15, 2025
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House Committee on Education and Workforce Testimony
On July 15, 2025, Dr. Robert M. Groves testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce regarding Antisemitism in Higher.…
July 15, 2025
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End of Year Reflections
As we all prepare for the beginning of the 2025 commencement season, I write in appreciation to you for your commitment to the mission of.…
May 14, 2025
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Announcing a $25 million gift to the School of Nursing
I write to share exciting news for our University community and our School of Nursing—a $25 million gift from the Berkley Family Foundation to invest in the future of nursing…
May 12, 2025
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Announcing the Dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy
It is my pleasure to share that Carole Roan Gresenz, Ph.D., has been appointed the next dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy, beginning August 1,.…
May 8, 2025
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Update on Undergraduate Student Referendum
A referendum sponsored by the Georgetown University Student Association, the student government representing Georgetown’s undergraduate student body, has passed with 1,447…
April 29, 2025
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Update on our Financial Response to Federal Actions
In earlier messages this semester (January 28, February 24, March 25), I have reviewed various federal government actions affecting the Georgetown community. I asked you to…
April 29, 2025
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Remembering Pope Francis
Today, our university community joins all Catholics and people around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a profoundly influential and beloved spiritual.…
April 21, 2025