Title:Decades of dedication

“As we enter the season of gratitude, I am reminded of President DeGioia’s steadfast dedication to a world where all people can achieve optimal health and well-being. Forever grateful for his vision and leadership in elevating us closer to work we are called to do.”

—Christopher King, Dean, School of Health

“Jack has been a source of energy, inspiration, and aspiration for us all and will continue to be present in our community every day…. The term Hoya Saxa translates to ‘what rocks!’ Jack DeGioia is the rock on which we have built a world-class university and community.”

—Ted Leonsis (C’77, Parent’14, ’15), Chairman and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment

“It is difficult to put into words the deep gratitude and admiration I feel for President John J. DeGioia…Thank you, Jack, for 23 years of invaluable service, inspiring and advancing our mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university.”

—Dani Villanueva, S.J., (MBA’15), General Coordinator of the Fey y Alegría International Federation

“It has been an immense privilege to experience Jack DeGioia’s presidency. During his tenure, Georgetown has ascended to new heights, propelled by his strategic vision, innovation, commitment to academic excellence, and unwavering principles. He has exemplified cura personalis and demonstrated conviction, compassion, and self-possession while guiding the university forward. Jack is truly one of a kind, and we owe a deep debt of gratitude for his exceptional stewardship and service.”

—Mannone Butler (B’94, L’99), Head of Programs and Partnerships for the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition

“On behalf of the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) and its Board of Governors, we thank President John J. DeGioia for his lifetime of service to and 23 years of visionary leadership of alma mater…. President DeGioia’s partnership with our beloved association has strengthened and enriched Georgetown’s commitment to engaging our global alumni community of more than 230,000 Hoyas. His legacy of service will inspire our work for many years to come. We are deeply grateful to this most loyal Son of Georgetown. We offer President DeGioia and his family our very best wishes and ongoing prayers for his recovery.”

—Fitz O. Lufkin IV (C’11, G’12), president of the Georgetown University Alumni Association, and Julia Farr (C’88, Parent’19, ’21, ’24), executive director of the Georgetown University Alumni Association

“I have been fortunate to spend significant time with and around many accomplished leaders. And Jack is unquestionably on my personal Mt. Rushmore. The rarest combination of curiosity, humility, and courage….an astounding legacy.”

—Dan Helfrich (SFS’98, MBA’99, Parent’27), former chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting

“My friend Jack DeGioia has been an extraordinary leader for his beloved Georgetown and a moral and intellectual giant among university presidents for a quarter century. April and I pray for his full recovery and join with all Hoyas in offering our love and heartfelt thanks.”

—John Delaney (L’88, Parent’22), former U.S. Representative

“His vision and dedication have been transformative. I feel fortunate to have had this incredible human being as my leader, mentor, and friend.”

—Reena Aggarwal, Robert E. McDonough Professor of Finance and Director, Georgetown Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy