Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community:
We write today to share information regarding a disturbing report of antisemitic graffiti that was discovered late yesterday, June 16, 2025. It was reported to university officials that two Nazi swastikas were found etched into pillars, one in McCarthy Hall and one in Kennedy Hall. The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) is actively investigating this, and we ask anyone who has any additional information about this incident to please report it to GUPD by calling 202-687-4343 or emailing police@georgetown.edu. You can also share information anonymously through the LiveSafe app.
We strongly condemn antisemitism in all its forms, and this act of hatred has no place in our community. We stand together with our Jewish community and all of those that this hate symbol has historically been used to target and recognize the effect that this deeply troubling incident has on individual students and employees.
Our highest priority is the safety, security and well-being of our community, and we include information below about safety measures and mental and emotional well-being resources:
- Use the LiveSafe Mobile App. LiveSafe is a personal security system that connects users with GUPD and the Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (CCDPS) when activated during an emergency situation. The app also allows users to report suspicious activity, request a SafeRide Shuttle or personal escort, and use SafeWalk to share your location.
- If You See Something…Say Something. Program phone numbers for GUPD, (202) 687-4343, and CCDPS, (202) 662-9325, into your phones. If you are concerned about threatening behavior or are worried about potential violence to the university or someone at Georgetown, contact the Georgetown Threat Assessment Program.
Access mental and emotional well-being resources via our Every Hoya Cares online resource center. We encourage anyone who sees evidence of a bias- or hate-motivated incident to file a report through the Bias Related Incident Reporting form, accessible online or via the LiveSafe app, or call GUPD at 202-687-4343. Through the Bias Reporting System, Georgetown responds to, tracks and reviews bias-related incidents. Reporting incidents allows the University to quickly provide support to those impacted and hold the appropriate community members accountable for violations of university policy.
We are sorry to report this incident. Please know we are responding to this with the greatest urgency.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Kilkenny
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer
Fr. Mark Bosco, SJ
Vice President for Mission and Ministry