Stories from McCourt
Discovery & Impact
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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.
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Charting a New Career Path: How a McCourt Student Jump-Started His Pivot into Tech Policy
Drew Ambrogi’s (MPP-EP’27) policy fellowship opened the door to advance his career while shaping the future of emerging technology.
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Newmark Scholar Communicates Public Policy
Newmark Scholar Meghan Hall (MPP-EP’26) blends policy and public affairs, earning her degree at McCourt while continuing her work at the United Nations.
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Former Federal Reserve Board Governor and McCourt Professor Recognized With Prestigious Academic Achievement Award
McCourt School Professor Adriana Kugler is the recipient of the 2025 American Society of Hispanic Economists Academic Achievement Award for her significant contributions to economic research.
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Doctor pushes to improve health outcomes beyond the exam room
Changemaker Nicholas Mensah (MIDP’26) seeks policy solutions to the problems that affect us individually and collectively.
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Learning About Policy Where Policy is Made: Inside Georgetown’s New Undergraduate Program
For the Joint Program in Public Policy inaugural cohort, public policy is not just theory — it’s embedded in their campus experience.
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The View from Inside the Capitol
As floor director for Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, Nnemdilim Ubezonu (MPM’23) has a front-row seat to how policy is made.
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How this master’s in data science for public policy alumna became a voice for responsible tech policy on Capitol Hill
With McCourt’s training, Amelie D’Hers is shaping national governance on AI, privacy and emerging tech as part of a US senator’s policy team.
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How the McCourt School is reimagining youth justice
After 18 years, the McCourt School’s Center for Juvenile Reform has rebranded as the Center for Youth Justice, highlighting its transformative approach to serving young people and families.