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Georgetown Public Policy Challenge celebrates a decade of innovative policy solutions — and a growing future
While the participants and policy proposals arising from the Georgetown Public Policy Challenge have changed over the past decade, the core tenets of community-centered solutions…
November 18, 2024
- General News
- Student Experience
McCourt School fund reduces financial strain of unpaid internships
Each year, the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Fund for Experiential Learning provides financial assistance to more than 30 graduate students pursuing meaningful professional…
November 18, 2024
- Alumni News
- Discovery & Impact
- Policy Perspectives
“I had never heard of a business model like this”: The ambitious affordable housing solution for working-class Americans
With deep roots in San Francisco, Tim Szarnicki is leading an innovative, affordable housing business model aimed at a group often sold short: middle-income earners. As executive…
November 13, 2024
- Discovery & Impact
- Policy Perspectives
Newmark Scholar Ryan Johnson transitions from the Army to data-driven public service
Each year, the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund offers tuition assistance to as many as nine graduate students. The recipients, who are exclusively active-duty service…
November 11, 2024
- Alumni News
- General News
Georgetown alumni appointed to U.S. Digital Corps for third consecutive year
Ellis Obrien (MS-DSPP’23), Grace Jensen (MS-DSPP’24), Jenny Park (C’24) and Maggie Sullivan (MS-DSPP’24) were selected from more than 2,000 applicants to join the U.S.…
November 4, 2024
- General News
McCourt School launches Executive Master of Policy Leadership program for professionals
The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is excited to announce the launch of its revised Executive Master of Policy Leadership (EMPL) program . This…
October 29, 2024
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- Research
Grant to U-M, Georgetown aims to break down barriers to food, health and economic aid
This announcement was written by Jeff Karoub at University of Michigan News and originally published by the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. There’s…
October 22, 2024
- General News
- Policy Perspectives
- Student Experience
McCourt School and Decision Desk HQ partner to offer a hands-on learning lab for aspiring political analysts
The McCourt School of Public Policy has joined forces with Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a leading election data provider. The partnership offers nearly 150 Georgetown University…
October 21, 2024
- Student Experience
Top 7 study spaces on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus
McCourt School Commons: A favorite among students for group projects and collaborative work, the second-floor Commons at 125 E St. offers a comfortable, spacious environment.…
October 17, 2024
- General News
- Student Experience
Newmark Scholars represent the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force
Ryan Johnson (MPP/MBA’27) Johnson hopes to apply the same community-oriented environment he found in the military as he transitions from an operational focus in the Army to a…
October 10, 2024