Since its inception, Georgetown has had a legacy of talented young people coming together, year after year, to build upon our strong foundation, raising the university to new heights. Take a peek into the past with our interactive timeline, and post your well-wishes, favorite photos and hopes for the future as we celebrate Georgetown's big day on January 23.

Wave her colors ever.
Furl her standard never,
but wave it high and proudly cry,
“May Georgetown live forever!”
James SFS ‘10

Happy Birthday Georgetown! I am eternally indebted to you for so many things. To the school that opened my eyes to bigger and better opportunities, introduced me to lifelong friends, and made my brother and me Hoyas for life…thank you and happy birthday!

Always proud to be a Hoya, 

Grace Sotomayor (MSB 2009)

OK, we’re done with the happy 223rd birthday, but now it’s time to MOVE MOVE MOVE AND MOVE ON. yup Now begins our next year, 224. We need to all step up and keep on moving the ball forward. Must make year 224 the best ever. We are Georgetown. We must all chip in to make Georgetown keep on working FOR GENERATIONS TO COME! GO HOYAS. WE ARE GEORGETOWN. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. HOYA SAXA!

- Bill Licamele (C’68, M’72, R’74, W’76)

May Georgetown live as long as The Corp and may The Corp live forever!

Mike (F’14)

I wish Georgetown University would continue accepting foreign students. It’s important.

Andrea (C’13)

I wish for another century of curious, driven students!

Ryan (B’13)

A National Championship 30 years later?! HOYA SAXA!

Peter (B’14)

You are old and wise, and we all benefit. Thanks!

Luke (C’13)

I wish for solar panels, the SIPS Fund, and the New South Student Center.

Sam (C’12)

My wish is that alumni will continue to come back to the Hilltop for generations to come!

Erin (C’11)