Stories from McCourt
Discovery & Impact
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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.
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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.