Georgetown University

Georgetown University President John DeGioia announced Thursday that he’s stepping down amid health concerns. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

DeGoia, who suffered a stroke in June, was the longest-serving president of the school, at 23 years.

Ernesto Ramon Mercado is accused of raping six women in D.C. and near the University of Maryland. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

As Elon Royster graduates from a paralegal program, the day was a reminder of where he’s going and also where he has been. “Just want to help people that went through what I went through, experiencing what I’m experiencing,” Royster said. “It’s not just about being unjust, experiencing unjust. It’s about returning citizens coming home.” Six years ago, Royster...

A former D.C. firefighter spent nearly two years in prison after being wrongfully arrested graduated Wednesday from Georgetown’s paralegal program. News4’s Aimee Cho reports. 

If the deal to build a new sports arena in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard goes through, the Washington Capitals and Wizards could be joined by the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball in moving to Virginia. An internal report obtained by News4 revealed the plan, if Virginia approves funding, also includes moving dozens of large concerts and other events currently held at...

If the deal to build a new sports arena in Potomac Yard goes through, it could be more than just the Capitals and Wizards who leave D.C. News4’s Mark Segraves reports an internal report obtained by News4 reveals the plan includes moving the Georgetown Hoyas as well as dozens of large concerts and other events that are currently held Capital...

Georgetown women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts died of breast cancer at 41. News4’s J.P. Finlay tells how she’s being remembered.

Georgetown women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts is taking time away from the team to focus on her health in her ongoing battle against breast cancer the school announced. Associate head coach Darnell Haney will take over in her absence. Butts was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer in 2021. The diagnosis inspired the Tasha Tough campaign which has brought awareness...

More than 450 descendants from those who were forcibly enslaved and then sold off to Louisiana are going to St. Mary’s County for educational meetings and tours of the places their forefathers and mothers were held in captivity. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.