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10/16/2026

From discussing the future of public service and business to conversations on reform in the pharmaceutical industry, Georgetown has welcomed a wide range of leaders from the public and private sectors – including Mark Cuban, JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Senator Bill Hagerty (TN) – for conversations with students this fall.

10/16/2026

Join President Peñalver for a journey to the Georgetown Farmers' Market!

Established in 2011, the Georgetown University Farmers' Market is an on-campus market dedicated to community, connection, and fresh, local goods. Wednesdays from 11 am to 4 pm, you can find the market in Red Square, bringing together local vendors and makers for all of campus and beyond!

10/15/2026

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV, 71, has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lung, a type of non-small cell lung cancer, following surgery Oct. 13 to remove a lung nodule.

Medical oncologist Stephen Liu, MD, a lung cancer expert at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and division chief of hematology/oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, says this type of cancer is the most common type of lung cancer that carries “the most favorable prognosis.”

Liu, who is not involved in the Pope’s care, said based on details released by the Vatican, it appears the Pope had minimally invasive surgery to remove his right lower lung, known as a lobectomy.

“For now, completion of the surgery without complication and being able to return to the room is a very good sign, and we would expect steady and rapid recovery while we wait for the pathology results, which should take a few days.”

Lung cancer expert Dr. Stephen Liu weighs in on the news of Pope Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis today.

10/15/2026

Today, Georgetown joins the global Catholic community in prayer for Pope Leo XIV following his cancer diagnosis. Our thoughts are with him as he navigates his recovery. May God give him peace, strength and healing in the days ahead.

📸: Edgar Beltrán/The Pillar, https://bit.ly/4yrmP2W

10/14/2026

Join Mariela (SFS’28) and Justin (C’28) as they attend the inauguration of Georgetown President Eduardo Peñalver.

10/13/2026

From a procession to the inaugural address, take a look back at this weekend’s events, where our community came together to celebrate the inauguration of President Peñalver. Hoya Saxa!

10/10/2026

“For Georgetown, the most fitting gift that we could give to our Republic and our world would be to help it discover how to reason together again, how to once again enjoy a good argument.”

Yesterday, Eduardo M. Peñalver, the 49th president of Georgetown University, spoke to the Georgetown community at McDonough Arena during his inauguration ceremony.

In his inaugural address, President Peñalver shared his vision for the future of Georgetown rooted in its Jesuit, Catholic tradition and commitment to the pursuit of truth, the search for meaning and purpose, and fostering thoughtful dialogue in service of others.

Find the full address at https://bit.ly/4AXl67M

Cover image by Elman Studio.

10/09/2026

On Friday afternoon, Eduardo M. Peñalver was inaugurated as Georgetown’s 49th president. The day's events began with a Mass in Gaston Hall, followed by a ceremony in McDonough Arena and a reception. Thank you to the Georgetown community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and members of the Jesuit community – who came together to mark this special moment in Georgetown’s history. Congratulations and Hoya Saxa, President Peñalver! https://bit.ly/4dyDie5

📸: Elman Studio

10/08/2026

With the Inauguration of President Eduardo M. Peñalver happening tomorrow, we took to the sidewalks of Georgetown and asked our students to leave a message for President Peñalver. Here’s what they had to say.

10/08/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, October 9, the Georgetown community will celebrate the inauguration of Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th president of the university.

The day will begin with a Mass in Gaston Hall followed by an inauguration ceremony in McDonough Arena on the Hilltop Campus.

Here’s what to know about the day, including the schedule, locations, livestream information and university operations on Oct. 9.

On Oct. 9, the community will celebrate the inauguration of Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th president of Georgetown. Here's what to know about the day.