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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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
#9Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026Time Magazine
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Discovery & Impact, Student Experience
Schwarzman Scholar Aims to ‘Democratize Access to Knowledge’ Through Education Nonprofit
Natalie Delille (MPM’26) was one of five Georgetown University students awarded the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship, a one-year master’s degree program in China for promising leaders from around the world.
January 15, 2026
General News, Student Experience
Conquering The Day: Life at a New School as a Transfer Student
Yasmin Diallo (C’28) didn’t know how she’d fit in or adjust to life at Georgetown as a transfer student. Here’s how she found her home as a Hoya.
January 14, 2026
Discovery & Impact, Student Experience
Members of the McCourt School Policy in Practice recently traveled to Brazil to support impact evaluation for local organizations advancing education policy initiatives.
January 12, 2026
Fireside Chat with Terry Szuplat: White House Speechwriter for President ObamaJan. 22
- 12:00 pm
- Zoom
Meet the Spring 2026 Fellows Open HouseJan. 22
- 5:00 pm
- Copley Formal Lounge
Making AI Work: What Firms and Workers NeedJan. 26
- 9:00 am
- World Bank Headquarters
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.