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.
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- Messages to the Georgetown Community
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
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
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
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Announcing the Search Committee for the Dean of Georgetown Law
I write to share an announcement regarding the search committee for the next Dean of Georgetown.…
April 16, 2025
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Announcing the Interim Dean of Georgetown University Law Center
I write to announce that Joshua Teitelbaum, Ph.D., J.D., David Belding Professor of Law, will serve as the Interim Dean of Georgetown University Law Center and Executive Vice…
April 14, 2025
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Our Enduring Values
I write today to describe how our University’s roots motivate our day-to-day work, as a follow-up to prior reflections on January 28 and February.…
March 25, 2025
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Announcing the 2025 Recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community: I am pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers: Eloise…
March 18, 2025
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New Georgetown Opportunities for Impacted Federal Employees, Seniors and Recent Graduates
Over the past few weeks, the lives of thousands of public servants have been disrupted with reductions in staff at federal.…
March 17, 2025
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Who We Are and What We Stand For
I know that the rapidly evolving external environment is unsettling to many in the community. Some of us have received directives to stop our research activities; some of our…
February 24, 2025
- Messages to the Georgetown Community
Announcing the Dean of Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences
I write to announce that David Edelstein, Ph.D., currently vice provost for education, has been appointed the next dean of the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences, effective…
February 3, 2025