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.
Messages to the Georgetown community from past presidents are available on the University Community Messages Archive page.
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Announcing a Gift Commitment to Establish the Durban Sports Business Program
I write to share the news of a remarkable gift commitment from Egon (B’95 P’28) and Abigail Durban (P’28) to establish the Durban Sports Business Program in our McDonough…
May 6, 2026
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Announcing Leadership Transition at Georgetown University in Qatar
After years of dedicated service as the Dean of GU-Q, Safwan Masri, Ph.D., will conclude his service as Dean on July 31, 2027. During the 2026-2027 academic year he will be on…
April 30, 2026
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Update on Georgetown’s FY 2026 Financial Status
Earlier today, I held two town halls on the university’s financial condition. The key messages included information on the FY 2026 financial position, planning for FY 2027, and…
April 29, 2026
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Update on Your Ideas to Support Georgetown’s Future
In January, I invited faculty and staff to offer their best ideas for increasing revenue and decreasing our costs at the University. We received an outstanding response – with…
March 26, 2026
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Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
I am pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers. We will recognize Dr. Lippman for his exceptional scholarship and…
March 16, 2026
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Update on Developments in the Middle East
As you are aware, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran yesterday, and in response Iran has launched strikes on Israel, as well as several nations in the…
March 1, 2026
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Generative AI at Georgetown
Since 2022, Georgetown has been engaged in multiple efforts to understand the possibilities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). New courses, pedagogy initiatives, and-…
February 23, 2026
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Announcing the Next Dean of Georgetown University Law Center
It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of M. Elizabeth (Liz) Magill, J.D., as the next executive vice president and dean of Georgetown University Law Center,…
February 13, 2026
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Announcing a Significant Bequest for STEM and Medical Scholarships at Georgetown
I am writing to share the news of a significant bequest commitment from Richard (D’77) and Angela Calabrese that will expand scholarship support for STEM undergraduates and…
February 2, 2026
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Your Ideas to Support Georgetown’s Future
In December, at our Faculty and Staff Town Halls and in my follow-up message, I indicated that we would be announcing a university-wide program to solicit ideas that could…
January 21, 2026