Georgetown University recognizes that individuals are seeking a better understanding of the current volatility of U.S. and global financial markets, including the potential impacts on personal as well as institutional finances. This site was created by the University's Office of Communications to provide information about the situation and the range of ways the University is responding as well as resources that may be helpful to members of the university community.

Recent university statements related to the current economic situation.

• A Message from President DeGioia to Faculty and Staff (March 3, 2009)
• A Message from Christopher Augostini, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Office and Treasurer (Nov. 13, 2008)
• A Message from President DeGioia to Faculty and Staff (Nov. 5, 2008)
  This message was sent to faculty and staff on the Main and Medical Center campuses.

• University on Stable Economic Ground (September 30, 2009)
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• Financial Plan Builds in Buffers to Weather Crisis (March 23, 2009)
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• Board Approves Modest Tuition Increases for 2009-2010 Academic Year (Feb. 26, 2009)
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• Endowment Falls 25.5%; Rises in NACUBO Rankings (Feb. 9, 2009)
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• University Works to Soften Blow of Volatile Economy (Jan. 26, 2009)
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• Endowment Drops Below $1 Billion Mark (Nov. 17, 2008)
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• GU Reaches Out to Combat Economic Fears (Nov. 3, 2008)
  Georgetown University's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action
  
  
• Mayor Bloomberg Addresses Economic Downturn (Sept. 17, 2008)
  Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia asked Mayor Bloomberg questions about Wall Street and the current economic crisis at the 2008 Whittington Lecture.
  
  

• Career Education Center
• Office of Student Financial Services

• Office of Student Financial Planning

• Office of Career Services
• Financial Aid

• Department of Human Resources: Addressing Family Distress During Difficult Times
• GU Wellness Program
• University Training and Development
• Faculty & Staff Assistance Program
• The Economy and Your Retirement Investments

• Alumni Career Services
• Law Center Career Services
• McDonough School of Business Career Services
  
• Public Policy Institute Career Center
  
• School of Foreign Service Graduate Career Development Center
  
• Alumni Expert Panel
  (Nov. 1, 2008)

• About the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) (Philadelphia Federal Reserve)
  
• U.S. Government Response to Financial Crisis (USA.gov)
• TIAA-CREF Site
  
• Vanguard Personal Investors Site