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#Georgetown is a major international, student-centered research institution in Washington DC and the country’s oldest #Catholic , #Jesuit university. #HoyaSaxa

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Georgetown University
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We're celebrating the Class of 2024 and we need your help! 🎓 Use the form below to send us a video congratulating the newest graduates. Send us your submissions by April 26th for the chance to be featured in a special video. #Hoyas2024 📸: Elman Studio
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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Dr. Anthony Fauci will serve as a Distinguished University Professor in @GUMedicine 's Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, starting July 1. He will also hold an additional appointment in the university’s @McCourtSchool .
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Today, we mourn the loss of inspirational leader and legendary coach John R. Thompson Jr. (1941 - 2020), whose contributions on and off the court will forever be felt on our campus and around the world. Because he stood tall, so too have countless others.
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Prior to his release this week, Adnan Syed was one of 25 incarcerated students in the inaugural class of Georgetown’s new degree program through @GeorgetownPJI .
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On this day in 1972 we hired Coach Thompson to lead our Hoyas. 49 years later our team, led by his protege, has won the Big East Championship and will head to the NCAA Tournament. Congratulations Coach Ewing. Hoya Saxa!
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Hey Hoyas! Meet the next @GeorgetownJack ! We can't wait to welcome Jack to campus in early 2024.
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Welcome to Twitter @CIA ! Honored to host our first joint-conference with you next week #INTELCON http://t.co/14ubJm4PYM
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Bernie Sanders to Talk at @Georgetown on Democratic Socialism in America #BernieAtGU
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Our name is Georgetown and we were founded in 1789! 💙
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“I’m here to tell you that you will make it. That the world, even in its upheaval...That you will be able to do all the things that you want to do if you put your mind to it.” — @Yamiche Alcindor (C’09), White House Correspondent, PBS @NewsHour #Hoyas2020
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This week, @KimKardashian surprised students in @MarcMHoward ’s virtual course on the Forgotten Humanity of Prisoners. Watch their surprise as they recognize her on @Zoom_US , and tune in for #KKWTheJusticeProject , which features @guprisonjustice , on Sunday, 4/5 at 7pm on @oxygen .
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On Monday, @GUAlumni and comedians @JimGaffigan (B'88), John @mulaney (C'04) & Mike @Birbigs (C'00) hosted a comedy show in NYC to benefit @GSPhoyas . Together, they managed to raise $1M with other Hoyas in our community to continue supporting the program:
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Bernie Sanders to Talk at @Georgetown on Democratic Socialism in America #BernieAtGU
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Professor Rebecca Katz, director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown, joins a highly-regarded team of scientists and physicians set to advise President-elect Joe Biden on COVID-19 pandemic. Congrats @RebeccaKatz5 !
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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It's our birthday 🎉 John Carroll founded Georgetown University on this day in 1789. As we celebrate our 233rd birthday, take a look at Georgetown over the years.
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Georgetown University
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s advocacy for equal rights inspired generations of Hoyas. Our community has been honored by her visits to campus where she shared her wisdom and experience with students.
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On this day, John Carroll founded Georgetown University. As we celebrate our 232nd birthday, we look forward to continuing our commitment to be a service to the world and thank the #Hoyas who make Georgetown such a special community to be a part of.
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Georgetown University
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Big dogs on campus! 🐶🐶 @GeorgetownJack welcomed @TheButlerBlue to the Hilltop earlier this morning ahead of tonight's @GeorgetownHoops game! 🏀 📸: elmanstudio
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These inspiring students are representative of approximately 23,000 DACA recipients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia #ProtectDreamers
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As we witnessed reprehensible violence in our city today, President DeGioia issued the following statement:
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Georgetown University
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International students are integral members of Georgetown's community. The University is working to limit the negative impact of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s latest guidance regarding international students in the United States on F-1 visas:
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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Proud to be a Hoya tonight and every night. http://t.co/maDemvv7d4
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Georgetown University
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231 years ago, John Carroll founded Georgetown University. Since then, hundreds of thousands of students have crossed this campus and earned their titles as Hoyas. In celebrating our birthday, we look forward to continuing our long tradition of service to the world. #HoyaSaxa
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All roads lead to Georgetown. 💛
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Going forward, Georgetown University will observe Juneteenth—June 19, 2020—as an official University holiday this year, and annually:
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Georgetown University
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We mourn the loss of Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), a civil rights pioneer who spent his life in the pursuit of justice for all. He received honorary degrees from GU in 2015 and 2017 and spoke these words at an event called “Confronting Racism in our Hearts and in Our Nation:”
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Georgetown University
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Lighting up a blue heart in Darnall Hall for our healthcare workers at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Thank you to all of those who are working hard to care for our community. 💙 #TogetherDC
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Congratulations to the 2019 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, @Nationals !!! ⚾️🦈🐶 #STAYINTHEFIGHT
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Georgetown University
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Class at 10. Hill internship at noon. @andpizza hallway pizza lunch at 12:15. Media sensation by 2PM. All in a days work as a Hoya, or as we now know him, Hallway Pizza Guy.
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Mike Uehlein
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tfw you go to eat your hallway pizza and get told you’re in the live shot
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Georgetown University
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Justice Antonin Scalia,1936-2016, respected jurist & loyal son of Georgetown. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
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🇺🇸 Excited to host @TeamUSA at Georgetown today for the #TeamUSAAwards ! 🇺🇸
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Georgetown University
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Wishing our Georgetown community a Happy Easter. 💙
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Georgetown University
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@dog_rates We give Crouton 100/10 for all the paws-itivity he brings to the Hilltop! 🐾
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@dog_rates This is Crouton. He was shot and dumped at a kill shelter before being rescued. He now lives on a university campus, providing love to all around him.
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Congratulations to the @Capitals for making history tonight and winning DC's first ever Stanley Pup! We are so proud to be a part of such an amazing city. #ALLCAPS
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Georgetown University
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We interrupt your feed to bring you this very important announcement: It's @GeorgetownJack 's birthday! 🐾🎂
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Georgetown University
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We applaud the Supreme Court's decision today to preserve #DACA . As we celebrate, we acknowledge that our work on these crucial issues is not done, and we will continue to strongly advocate for permanent legal protection for our young people. #HomeIsHere
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For 17 minutes today, students from Georgetown and neighboring schools met on Healy steps today as a part of #NationalWalkoutDay to show people that youth can use their voices to demand change.
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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It's been snow long since we've seen a winter wonderland such as this on 37th and Snow. 💙 ❄️⛄️
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@Georgetown
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Retweet this if you love the Hilltop covered in snow ❄️💙
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Georgetown University
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Snow on the Hilltop this morning!❄️
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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In this program, students earn a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Georgetown, gaining an advanced degree that will help prepare them for future success.
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The program creates a significant higher education opportunity for people incarcerated in Maryland and is expected to enroll 125 students over the next five years.
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Georgetown University
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#OnThisDay in 1789, John Carroll founded Georgetown University. As we celebrate our 234th birthday, take a look at the Hilltop over the years. 🎂
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We're blooming with joy over the fact that it's the #FirstDayofSpring , otherwise known as the start to the #CherryBlossom season here in DC.
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Georgetown University
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#CoachThompson turned young men into men of character and purpose, not only showing them new skills but also new possibilities for themselves and their lives. -President @BarackObama during today's virtual memorial service celebrating the legacy of Coach John R. Thompson Jr.
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Georgetown University
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. @Capitals , ready to clean up tonight? @GeorgetownJack would like to offer pup his skills as a Zam-BONE-i if it will help bring the #StanleyCup to our city. Georgetown is #ALLCAPS !
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Georgetown University
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The gang's all here and ready to go to the Pupsidedown in search of monsters and felines. #StrangerThings #StrangerThings2 #halloween
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Georgetown University
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Coffee. ✔️ Notebook. ✔️ Textbooks. ✔️ More coffee. ✔️ Happy first day of class, Hoyas. It’s great to have you back. #FDOC
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Two Georgetown students are among only 32 recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship nationwide, the first time in over 20 years that two scholars have been selected from Georgetown in the same year.
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Georgetown University
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We think they're going to be great friends. #HomeSw33tHome
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HOYAS, are you ready for tomorrow's big game? In the spirit of #MarchMadness , show us your Hoya pride!
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Georgetown University
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It's hard to beat a spring day on the Hilltop 🌷💐🌻
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Georgetown University
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His story makes us all proud to be Hoyas. Congratulations, Ty. 💙
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Georgetown Hoyas
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A moment we will never forget: @HoyasFB senior Ty Williams, who suffered a spinal chord injury in a game in September 2015, walks for the first time in 2.5 years at @Georgetown 's graduation on Saturday where he earned his degree in government. #HoyaSaxa
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A statement from Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia on today’s Supreme Court ruling and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more:
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@Georgetown
Georgetown University
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Bradley Cooper (C'97) is returning to his alma mater next Tues. to chat about his experience directing and co-starring in (alongside @ladygaga ) his latest film, @starisbornmovie . Admission is free with a GUID and audience members can ask questions in a live Q&A. 🎥
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Today we're saying goodbye to classes and hello to whatever opportunities the summer will bring 👋
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As we cross 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19, we will ring the bells of Healy Hall 500 times at 5 p.m. ET to mourn this loss of life. As we mark this somber milestone, we pause and remember the lives lost.
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"We can and will never let hate win." Students, staff, faculty and faith leaders gathered on campus today for an interfaith service to mourn and reflect on Saturday's tragedy in PA. Rabbi Rachel Gartner urged the community to recommit to creating a world we all want to live in.
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Falling in love with Washington, D.C. all over again 🍂
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Georgetown University
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A few weeks ago, we shared a story about Shavini Fernando (G’18), a student who developed a life-saving device for herself called O2Wear. Last night, her invention earned her the $35,000 #BarkTank prize from the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship competition:
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Georgetown University
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Last night, @GUHoyasMSoccer secured their first national championship in program history. It was a memorable win, and we're proud to welcome them home as #CollegeCup champions: #HoyaSaxa
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Together we are stronger. Together we are unstoppable. We are Georgetown.
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Happy 5th Birthday to the one grumpy face that always brightens our day! @GeorgetownJack
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September 30th vs October 1st
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The House of Representatives has voted to pass H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant D.C. residents equal voting representation in Congress by establishing Washington, D.C. as a state. We are thankful for those who have made this historic vote possible.
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Legendary Georgetown Coach John R. Thompson, Jr. was known for his civil rights activism and never-flagging support of his players. Today, we remember his impact on the game of basketball and the lasting legacy he left behind.
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Happy New Year, Hoyas!
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’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the Hilltop, Not a Hoya was stirring, not even a bulldog. The lights were hung by John Carrol with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there… Wishing our community in Georgetown and beyond a peaceful Christmas Eve.
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Georgetown University
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Going forward, Georgetown will freeze investments in companies and funds primarily focused on the extraction of fossil fuels. Endowment funds will instead be invested in renewable energy projects that will play a vital role in addressing climate change.
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Georgetown University
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When a student asked Bradley Cooper (C'97) to wish her mom a Happy Birthday, we don't think she was expecting him to jump off-stage, take her phone and offer selfie-style warm wishes. 😂 #CooperatGU
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Georgetown will implement a new policy to cease new investments in fossil fuel companies and divest from fossil fuel investments over the next decade. This step is part of the university’s broad commitment to sustainability.
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Georgetown University
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Answering the nationwide call of remembrance, we will ring the bells in Healy Hall to mourn and honor the 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19 at 5:30pm EST today.
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Georgetown University
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Took a paws from studying today to share some coffee with my fellow Hoyas. As you continue working towards your finals, remember your pawtential. Anything is pawsible if you bark hard enough!
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While the jury has reached a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, we remember the life of George Floyd, pray for his family and friends, and acknowledge the ongoing pain and anguish that many members of our community, especially Black members of our community, are feeling.
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Looking for an excuse to get off campus? Here's one. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
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Georgetown University
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The cat’s out of the bag – or should we say the puppy? We've got a new mascot-in-training who's #GeorgetownBound , and he's on his way to becoming the next @GeorgetownJack (as soon as he learns the ropes, of course.) Read more about our newest student:
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There's a buzz on Capitol Hill today, as newly elected members of #116thCongress will be officially sworn into office. Among them are 28 Hoyas who are continuing Georgetown's tradition of public service:
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Georgetown University
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Study Paws in style 🐶 @GeorgetownJack delivered free @Saxbys to students in Lau this AM
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Georgetown University
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May this Easter bring you joy, love, happiness, faith and hope. Have a blessed and peaceful day. 💙
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our Georgetown community! #HoyaHolidays
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We are joining a number of colleges and higher education organizations to oppose a federal proposal that would limit the time international students and scholars may stay at U.S. institutions.
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Happy 4th of July, Hoyas! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay
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Loving our first snow of the semester. Hoya Snow-a! ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
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Georgetown University
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Anyone want to help out with four down in today's @nytimes crossword? 🤔 💙
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Georgetown University
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Congratulations to @GUAlumni Bradley Cooper (C'97) on the #Grammys win last night! Cooper won a grammy with @ladygaga for best pop/duo performance. #HoyaSaxa
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New York Times Music
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper won best pop/duo performance at the #Grammys for "Shallow." Here's @JonPareles on "A Star Is Born"
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"I soaked up Georgetown like nothing else. It's great to be back here." Bradley Cooper (C'97) wanted to be a #Hoya since he was a kid, so when his journey finally brought him to the Hilltop, he was ready to soak it all in. #CooperatGU
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As today marks the first day of classes, we know that this semester will be different and unlike any other. Wherever you may be studying, we wish you a successful semester ahead. #HoyaSaxa
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"I’ve always been a Hoya," says Carlos Sera who is graduating at 81 yrs old. 60 years ago, when his father's job took him away from DC, Carlos kept quiet about never finishing college until an @MSBGU prof helped him earn his last 4 credits. #Hoyas2018
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Happy Last Day of Classes, Hoyas!
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Georgetown University
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Patrick Ewing (C’85) was formally announced as Georgetown’s head men’s basketball coach today. Welcome home, Coach Ewing! #HomeSw33tHome
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Welcome home, Coach Ewing! #HomeSw33tHome
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When someone says there will be free food at the meeting. #BeRightThere
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Congratulations to the Georgetown Class of 2026! Regular admissions decisions have been posted in your online portal. We can't wait to welcome our newest Hoyas to the Hilltop this fall. #Hoyas2026 💙
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From our home on the Hilltop to yours, Happy #Thanksgiving , Hoya Family! 🦃
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Georgetown University
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Welcome Home, to our newest Hoyas! Congratulations to the Class of 2021 admitted through Early Action. #Hoyas2021 💙🐶💙
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Georgetown University
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Join the Thompson Family and the Georgetown University and Washington, DC communities for a virtual tribute to the memory, life, and legacy of John R. Thompson Jr. LIVE on the Georgetown University Facebook page on Saturday, October 3 at 12:00 p.m. EDT: .
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Congratulations to all of the #Hoyas2022 who are finding out that they're the newest part of our Hoya family this week. 🎉💙 Here's some digital swag to help you share the good news.
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Georgetown University praises the end of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directive that would have negatively affected its international students:
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Congratulations on your last day of classes, Hoyas! We are extremely proud of your accomplishments and the dedication you have shown throughout this year.
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