Georgetown University has named Eduardo M. Peñalver, president of fellow Jesuit institution Seattle University, as its 49th president.

Georgetown’s board of directors chose Peñalver after a search to replace longtime President John J. DeGioia, who stepped down last November to recover from a stroke. Robert M. Groves has been serving as interim president and will continue in the role until Peñalver begins his presidency on July 1.

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