Stories from McCourt
Discovery & Impact
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This Admissions Director Visited 54 Countries — and Still Calls Georgetown Home
Trish Makovsky, a travel blogger and assistant director of admissions at the McCourt School of Public Policy, helps prospective students plan their next adventure.
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McCourt School’s Institute of Politics and Public Service Hosts 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate
The Institute of Politics and Public Service, in partnership with WTTG Fox 5 DC hosted the 2026 DC democratic mayoral debate for the first open seat in 20 years.
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From Service to Science
How Khai Booker, program coordinator at McCourt’s Massive Data Institute (MDI), uses data to help ‘those who need it most.’
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U.S. Senator Chris Coons Urges ‘Opportunity, Security and Justice’ at Whittington Lecture
At the McCourt School of Public Policy’s 2025-2026 Whittington Lecture, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) offered what he sees as a forward-looking policy framework designed to speak to a frustrated and divided citizenry.
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When Teaching Exposed Inequality, She Turned to Public Policy for Answers
As the 2025-2026 Whittington Scholar, Britney Cheung (MPP’26) is drawing on her experience as a teacher and a commitment to expanding opportunity for underserved communities.
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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.
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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.
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An Olympian’s Path to Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Public Policy
How one student’s journey to the McCourt School to study mental health policy began as an Olympian.
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Leadership vs. Management in Public Policy
The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, but distinguishing between them is crucial. Most professionals find themselves caught between them, unsure whether to focus on inspiring teams toward a vision or executing day-to-day operations. We’ll explain the core distinctions between these approaches by exploring their unique skill sets. You’ll discover practical strategies for…
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Humans In the Loop: Building Trust in Elections With Bipartisan Messaging
Amidst declining trust in the integrity of US elections, new research finds that election officials have worked to increase trust by communicating how election procedures are conducted, who is involved in securing them, and why these protocols ensure that elections are secure.