Georgetown Hoyas
Private - Catholic (Jesuit)
Founded 1789
Washington, DC
Students: 14,100
Patriot League
Colors: Blue and Gray
Multi-Sports Field (2,500)
2008 Record: 2-8, 0-5
Georgetown University is a Jesuit private university located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Father John Carroll founded the school in 1789, though its roots extend back to 1634.[7] While the school struggled financially in its early years, Georgetown expanded into a branched university after the American Civil War under the leadership of university president Patrick Francis Healy. Georgetown is the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United States, and its religious heritage is used to define the institution.[8] The university's endorsement of Catholic viewpoints has caused controversy at times.
Georgetown's three urban campuses feature traditional collegiate architecture and layout, but prize their green spaces and environmental commitment. The main campus is known for Healy Hall, a designated National Historic Landmark. Academically, Georgetown is divided into four undergraduate schools and four graduate schools, with nationally recognized programs and faculty in international relations, government, law, medicine, and business.
The student body is noted for its pluralism and political activism, as well as its sizable international contingent.[9] Campus groups include the nation's oldest student dramatic society and the largest student corporation, The Corp. Georgetown's most notable alumni, such as former U.S. President Bill Clinton, have served in various levels of government in the United States and abroad. The Georgetown athletics teams are nicknamed "the Hoyas", made famous by their men's basketball team, which leads the Big East Conference with seven tournament championships.
Many Notable Alumni:
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His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan ibn al-Hussein (MSFS 1987), 1999-present
Bill Clinton (SFS 1968) - 42nd President of the United States, 1993-2001
John Lynch (L 1978), D-New Hampshire, 2005-present
Jim McGreevey (L 1981), D-New Jersey, 2002-2004
Pat Quinn (SFS 1971), D-Illinois, 2009-present
Don Siegelman (L 1972), D-Alabama, 1999-2003
Richard Durbin (SFS 1966, L 1969), D-Illinois (current Majority Whip)
Patrick Leahy (L 1964), D-Vermont; chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Lisa Murkowski (C 1980), R-Alaska
James H. Webb (L 1975), D-Virginia, Secretary of the Navy in the Reagan Administration
Jack Abramoff (L 1986) - In March 2006, sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison and ordered then to pay restitution of more than $21 million (for defrauding American Indian tribes and corruption of public officials)
