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
Student Cultural Climate Survey Findings
In February, Georgetown students were invited to participate in a cultural climate survey designed to gather information about the ways in which campus environments shape the…
October 30, 2025
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October 2025 Update on Georgetown’s FY26 Financial Status
In my previous messages and in September town halls, I’ve reported significant federal government actions impacting the Georgetown.…
October 28, 2025
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Norms in the Classroom
As we approach the second half of our academic semester, I share some new resources and reflections about our responsibilities to one another in an academic.…
October 21, 2025
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Announcing a New $10 Million Gift for Scholarships and Faculty at the Steers Center for Global Real Assets
I write to announce an exciting $10 million gift commitment that will support new faculty hiring and establish graduate student scholarships as part of the ongoing work at the…
October 10, 2025
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Recent Incidents on Campus
I write today regarding recent incidents on the Hilltop.…
September 29, 2025
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Announcing the Robert W. Bertrand Endowed Chair in Computer Science
I am writing to share the news of a remarkable $13.7 million gift from Robert (C’62, P’05) and Allison Bertrand (P’05) to establish the Robert W. Bertrand Endowed Chair in…
September 5, 2025
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Remarks at 2025 New Student Convocation
I have great reverence for this ceremony. I want to give a special shout-out to our robed alumni here, many of whom are parents, some who come repeatedly over the years to…
August 23, 2025
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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