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Georgetown’s board of directors has unanimously voted to name Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th president of Georgetown University. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2026. bit.ly/42J5FAO

Once a Hoya, forever a Hoya 💙 We love you, Class of 2026! #Hoyas2026 📸 : Elman Studio

New alumni just dropped 🎓 That's a wrap on Day 1 of Commencement, Hoyas! We can’t wait to keep celebrating you all weekend long 💙 #Hoyas2026 📸 : Elman Studio

We are so excited to celebrate #Hoyas2026! Find the full schedule of events and livestreams for this weekend's celebrations at: bit.ly/3P7HVml

This month, we celebrate Georgetown’s newest graduates in the Class of 2026. Meet a few of these Hoyas as we revisit their stories over the years. #Hoyas2026 bit.ly/4wiu39H

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother-figures in our Georgetown community! Thank you for all that you do. 🌸

We're one week away from the start of Graduate Studies' 2026 Commencement events! Here's our festivities schedule: bit.ly/3RC3f1M Save this graphic for easy hooding reference! Doctoral students, we've got you covered with our video regalia guide: bit.ly/4umkTXC

Georgetown University's men's lacrosse team defeated Providence on Saturday to win its 8th consecutive BIG EAST Men's Lacrosse Championship. bit.ly/4ert1BI

Let the countdown to commencement begin! 🎓 We can't wait to celebrate our #Hoyas2026 later this month, but in the meantime, explore our Class of 2026 webpage for the full commencement schedule, campus maps, downloads and printables and more. bit.ly/4w3gw5E

We celebrate the many contributions of Georgetown’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and highlight the teaching, scholarship, advocacy and cultural enrichment efforts of our university community related to AAPI heritage. bit.ly/4u9ZkcG

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and John Kerry, former secretary of state, are among the 13 speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at Georgetown’s commencement this year. bit.ly/496eR5d

We sat down with President-elect Eduardo Peñalver to learn about his journey from busboy to dean of Cornell Law School, his preparations for his new role, and how his Catholic faith influences his work. bit.ly/3QBlTbS

Happy Earth Day, Hoyas! 🌎

The Georgetown University baseball team defeated the Butler Bulldogs 14-5 in a marathon 13 innings on Sunday at Bulldog Park. bit.ly/4tmf9Nz

Georgetown University men's lacrosse graduate student attackman Rory Connor was named to the USILA National Team of the Week after leading the Hoyas to a 17-7 victory against Marquette on Saturday. bit.ly/4mA3QPn

Every year on April 16, Washington, DC commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1862 DC Compensated Emancipation Act, the law that abolished slavery in the District of Columbia. bit.ly/421NJjS

Georgetown University's women's openweight rowing team dominated the water on Saturday, April 11, securing a string of victories at the GW Invitational on the Potomac River. bit.ly/4c9jXjj

Georgetown University McDonough School of Business continues to be recognized among the nation’s top undergraduate business programs, placing seventh overall in the latest Poets&Quants ranking. bit.ly/47O2ZV7

Ishaan Sharma (H’27), a junior in the School of Health, has been named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar, a prestigious undergraduate scholarship awarded to the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers. bit.ly/4sdjmSf

Christ is risen! Celebrate with Fr. Schenden and Rev. Grisom as they share a message for the Easter holiday.

The Hilltop is almost in full bloom! 🌷