My career has shown me that policy goes beyond theory; it profoundly impacts people’s lives. I may not have taken a traditional path, but I’ve remained focused on the issues that matter most to me. The skills acquired at McCourt form a strong foundation, and your integrity and purpose will steer your journey throughout your career.
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The Center of the Policy World
McCourt’s downtown location in our nation’s capital provides students with unprecedented access to the policy research, experts, conversations and opportunities they crave to accelerate and deepen their professional impact.
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Research and Impact
We are a diverse community of problem solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action.
Our Research#4in International Policy and AdministrationU.S. News and World Report
#10in Public Policy AnalysisU.S. News and World Report
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General News, Student Experience
She Transferred to Georgetown To Study Public Policy and Help Small Businesses Thrive
For Asha Gudipaty (C’27), enrolling in the McCourt School’s Joint Program in Public Policy is a step toward empowering small businesses.
September 26, 2025
Discovery & Impact, Student Experience
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Executive Master’s in Public Policy prepares senior leaders to tackle complex policy challenges with clarity, vision and skill through effective and ethical leadership.
September 23, 2025
Discovery & Impact
McCourt and Anthropic explore the promise and uncertainty posed by AI’s impacts on the economy
The McCourt School of Public Policy hosted Anthropic, a leading AI company, for a half-day symposium exploring how rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the economy — bringing both opportunity and disruption.
September 18, 2025
The Role of Faith and the Importance of Youth in PoliticsOct. 7
- 4:00 pm
- Gaston Hall
Experience McCourt
McCourt students are impatient changemakers who don’t want to wait until they graduate to have a positive impact. They actively apply classroom learning through dynamic experiential opportunities—global residencies, spring break policy immersions, internships and hands-on policy labs—that transform theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions.
These experiences don’t just complement academic study; they accelerate it, allowing students to test ideas, build professional networks and develop the practical skills essential for effective policy leadership. At McCourt, learning extends far beyond the classroom into the field where change actually happens.