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Sparks Fly at McCourt: Three Georgetown Love Stories
In its fifth annual edition, “Love at McCourt” returns with stories of couples whose relationships have deepened through their connection to the Georgetown University community.
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Guided by a ‘Mantra,’ This Student Is Reimagining Justice Through Data Science
Tech & Public Policy program Scholar Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (MS-DSPP’26) is using data to advance equity in criminal justice and education.
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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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This Howard Scholar’s Journey to Expanding Opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Marlon Brooks (MPP-EP’28) is the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Howard Scholar, a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a Howard University student or alumnus to attend the McCourt School.
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Education and Child Well-Being Policy Leaders Join McCourt as Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows
The Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows program offers senior public policy experts opportunities to conduct research and engage with the McCourt School community. The McCourt School of Public Policy is pleased to welcome Roberto J. Rodriguez, former assistant U.S. secretary of education for policy and planning at the U.S. Department of Education, and Philip Steigman,…
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GU Politics Welcomes Spring 2026 Fellows Class
From the U.S. Senate to the newsroom, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service’s 22nd class of fellows includes prominent leaders in public policy, journalism and technology.
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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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Policy Impacts Tableside: A McCourt Alum’s Journey to Strengthen the Restaurant Industry
How managing a restaurant through COVID led Eric Jeffay (MPP’23) to seek new ways to support the industry.
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This Professor’s Course Aims to Ease Social Isolation
Bradley Holst, assistant teaching professor at the McCourt School, delves into an overlooked public health risk: social isolation.
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This Public Policy Junior Drums for the Washington Commanders on NFL Sundays
Emmanuel Assefa (C’27) performs music with multiple ensembles on and off campus. This season, he’s a part of one more ensemble: the Washington Commanders Marching Band.