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GU Politics fall 2025 fellows class includes former U.S. senator, leading political strategists and journalists
Each semester, GU Politics brings in leading practitioners to explore with students how to do politics better. Meet the 2025 fellows class.
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From Morocco to the Philippines: How MIDP students are making an impact globally
Through MIDP’s Summer Experience program, McCourt students are spending their summers applying analytical methods at leading development institutions worldwide.
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Massive Data Institute drives community efforts to preserve at-risk data
McCourt’s Massive Data Institute is working to save data vital for shaping evidence-based public policy.
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TrueMedia finds new home at Georgetown’s McCourt School
McCourt School of Public Policy researchers will continue developing the AI platform to detect deepfakes and false information, furthering Georgetown University’s commitment to research and technology in the public interest. As the information environment grows more complex and technological advances make it easier to manipulate content, knowing what’s true online has never been more difficult.…
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McCourt School elevates its Leadership Fellows program
Select graduate student leaders at Georgetown’s McCourt School will benefit from expanded professional development, enhanced networking resources and advanced training in equity-centered leadership, coaching and community-building.
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Why an aspiring doctor left medicine behind to pursue global health policy
Drawing inspiration from her physician parents’ work with underserved communities, Rosie Poling (MPP-E’27) leverages data-driven policy to help eradicate some of the world’s deadliest diseases.
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Sovereign Debt Forum and Massive Data Institute announce the launch of #PublicDebtIsPublic
The Sovereign Debt Forum and Massive Data Institute launch the #PublicDebtIsPublic initiative, which will create the first centrally-collated web-based sovereign debt documentation and data commons.
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Reflections from Brazil: McCourt Students Strengthen Communities With Evidence-Based Policy Solutions
Members of the McCourt School Policy in Practice recently traveled to Brazil to support impact evaluation for local organizations advancing education policy initiatives.
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From playwright to public policy: How a student’s experience in the entertainment industry fueled a passion for tech policy
Matt Steinberg’s interest in tech policy started in a writer’s room. Now, in his first year at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, Steinberg is delving into the ever-evolving world of tech governance.
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What is Public Policy?
Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy explains what public policy is and how it plays a role in our everyday lives, from ensuring access to healthy foods and high-quality health care to limiting the impact of climate change. Public policy is everywhere and touches everything, from the water we drink to the air we…