Urge Peñalver to Listen to Students
Georgetown University’s new president, Eduardo Peñalver, will begin his position at a unique time in the school’s history, amid attacks on higher education and restrictions on international student enrollment and federal funding.
Peñalver will become the 49th university president on July 1, 2026, and inherits the task of following in the footsteps of President Emeritus John J. DeGioia, who previously served as the university’s longest-tenured president.
Under DeGioia’s leadership, the university pursued progressive reforms, including meaningful strides toward diversity and inclusion.
We wish him luck as he navigates these trying times.
Author's summary: New president faces challenges.