McCourt School News

The 2023 Colin McCollester Mission Fund recipient Nathan Lesch (MPP’24) spent nearly three weeks working at Un poco del Chocó, a private nature reserve and biological station in…

The newest cohort of distinguished students represents a wide range of global perspectives and cultural backgrounds. McCourt Scholars are a select group of incoming students who, through their admissions…

The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund increases access to a McCourt School education for active-duty servicemembers, veterans and military-connected students, and deepens the impact they have in public policy.

Mika Alvarez (MPP’24) and Ferdous Dehqan (MPP’26) are pursuing master’s degrees in public policy while working full-time in Washington, DC. The Bryce Harlow Foundation awarded a…

McCourt Student Association’s mental health initiatives and ongoing collaboration with Student Affairs Coordinator Keith Guerrant tackle an important aspect of wellness. The messages arrive in the…

Elsa Ingwersen’s (MPP’24) candidacy was inspired by selfless acts of kindness from her McCourt community and rooted in creating a more equitable and accessible environment for her peers.

Incoming faculty members bring unique expertise in computational social science, comparative politics, criminology, macroeconomics and public management. Dr. Anthony Fauci Dr. Anthony Fauci After dedicating 54 years of his life…

Coaching certifications and a personal approach to advising position the Career Development team as a go-to resource for students past and present. Don’t be surprised if…

The Master of International Development Policy program students’ capstone project received high praise from NewGlobe, leading to the real-world application of their work in developing countries.

The McCourt School invites community members to engage with McCourt Advisory Board experts across the business, nonprofit and government sectors. This series will feature a unique collection of off-the-record…

The gift will establish a new professorship and programming to promote understanding and foster inclusion. Georgetown alums Brooke Brogan (S’19) and F.B. “Fritz” Brogan III…

As a founding co-director, Dr. Evelyn Patterson will help lead the Institute’s interdisciplinary work at the intersection of race, equity and action. Georgetown has appointed…

Author and historian C.W. Goodyear (MPP’24) chronicles the extraordinary, tragic life of America’s twentieth president in President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier, available on July 4, 2023. C.W.

The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Tech & Public Policy grants, totaling nearly $2 million in research…

Military veterans and incoming Master of Policy Management students Andy Brake (MPM’25) and Bobbie Suh (MPM’24) will receive partial tuition scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Founding donor Frank H. McCourt, Jr. (C’75) addressed nearly 400 graduates at the McCourt School’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony. McCourt School graduates were met with warm weather…

Joshua Rosen (MS-DSPP’23), who will begin doctoral studies in public policy this fall, plans to use his data and statistics skills to improve housing and transportation policy. Joshua…

The McCourt Parents Support Network, a new resource for the growing student-parent population at the McCourt School, helps connect peers who are facing the unique challenges of parenthood.

Scholars receive a partial-tuition scholarship of up to $35,000 for the upcoming academic year, a paid research assistantship and access to special events, discussions and mentorship opportunities…

Frank McCourt’s (C’75) $100M investment enabled Georgetown University to establish the McCourt School of Public Policy in 2013. Georgetown alumnus Frank…

Students from the Policy Innovation Lab conducted studies on local issues, including public safety, economic opportunities and allocation of public and private resources across the city.

WHAT:  Students from the Policy Innovation Lab at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy will present ideas to improve some of the…

Each year, 20 mid-career Army officers attend the McCourt School’s Master of Policy Management program and receive an internship placement at the Pentagon before returning to service.

Emma Kaboli (MPP-E‘23) was preparing for law school when she discovered a passion for policy. Now, she’s a 2023 Presidential Management Fellow Program finalist, planning for a career…

William Macci (L’24) and Sparsha Muralidhara (G’23) aim to improve digital access and address internet inequities across the District, beginning in DC public schools. The 2023…

The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program hosted a panel of experts to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the future of cyberwarfare and the importance of public-private…

Students in the McCourt School’s client-based capstone course have analyzed hundreds of decades-old case files to advance research on exoneration. Since 2018, the…

Massive Data Institute Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Karen Dynan discussed the gaps that new economic data have filled, the issues that remain and what can be done to…

On April 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Old North 205 join the McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program, visiting Research Fellow Gulsanna Mamediieva, Professor Jeffrey…

McCourt School Assistant Professor Parrish Bergquist studies environmental policy and politics in the U.S., with a focus on public opinion and political behavior. She teaches classes in environmental…

The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program, in partnership with the Georgetown Technology Policy Initiative, hosted its inaugural Ideathon at Sciences Po University in Paris, where students…

The cross-institutional team is developing an Environmental Impact Data Collaborative to support the use of data to make environmental policy more effective and just. The…

Gulsanna Mamediieva, a Ph.D. candidate at Kyiv University whose research was interrupted by the war, is now a Tech & Public Policy Research Fellow at the McCourt School.

Members of the Georgetown community joined the McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program for a discussion about the future of free speech on the internet with social media advocate…

Lydia Blandford (MPP’23) reflects on her journey to the McCourt School, the state of gender equality and the future of international development policy. Before the…

Sixty team applications were submitted, representing every graduate school at Georgetown. Each year, Georgetown graduate students of all backgrounds and academic disciplines develop innovative policy…

Philanthropy from Gerri and Rich Wong will provide an assistantship examining workforce policy and bolster student programming at McCourt’s Institute of Politics and Public Service. With a…

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm ET, the McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy Program will host social media safety advocate and Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen for a…

Dr. Kelemen brings to the McCourt School deep expertise in comparative politics and public policy, including foundational contributions to our understanding of the European Union. Daniel Kelemen The…

Members of the Georgetown University community joined Ashoka and McCourt Global to celebrate the launch of America’s Path Forward: Conversations with Social Innovators on the…

The Policy Innovation Lab hosted the launch of Counties for Guaranteed Income on Feb 12, 2023 featuring Former Sacramento Mayor Michael Tubbs and President of the Cook County Board of…

Generous philanthropy from McCourt Advisory Board Member and alumnus Jim Hock (MPP’96) and Georgetown alumna Kellie Meiman Hock (F’91) will support incoming full-time and part-time students.

With a special focus on economics and budget theory, Jake Kochmansky is making the most of his time at McCourt by teaching and working on the Hill. A love…

A preview of the new A.B. in Public Policy degree, to be jointly offered by the McCourt School of Public Policy and Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences.

In celebration of love this Valentine’s Day, the McCourt School joyfully shares the stories of four couples whose relationships have been strengthened by their connections to the McCourt…

Sade Cole (MPP‘24) shares her passion for social justice and how she hopes to utilize her McCourt School education as a future changemaker. Sade Cole…

A new $40,000 gift from the Dr. Scholl Foundation further expands funding for active-duty servicemembers, veterans and military-connected students. The McCourt School of Public Policy is…

Associate Professor Day Manoli and researchers at the McCourt School and Yale University will collaborate on a tax policy research project supported by Schmidt Futures.

Professor James Habyarimana creates affordable, immediately available solutions to improve health and education globally. Professor James Habyarimana knows that the solutions to…

A new $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for up to nine military-connected students, support current Newmark Scholars, and fund veterans and national security programming.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the McCourt School, Ashoka and Frank McCourt will host a book release event for America’s Path Forward: Conversations with Social Innovators…

McCourt Advisory Board Member David Fogel’s (F’93, L’97, MBA’97) gift will provide select McCourt School students with tuition assistance and a research internship at the American Enterprise Institute.

Ideruugan Galbaatar (MPP’23) shares his journey from Mongolia to McCourt and how he balances student involvement with part-time employment at Georgetown and the World Bank. Ideruugan Galbaatar in…

The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program welcomes four distinguished scholars to work with Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower and advocate for accountability and transparency in social media,…

McCourt’s Career Development team partnered with Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative to help returning citizens build the skills and confidence necessary to transition to the workforce.

Pursuing a graduate degree came as an unexpected — but welcome — waypost in this student’s journey. Cecil Brooks Jr. Hailing from the South Bronx in New York, by way…

McCourt School faculty members share their favorite books from 2022.  As the end of the semester approaches, we asked McCourt School faculty members to share…

Undergraduate and graduate students across the Georgetown community presented their research at the Massive Data Institute’s annual research showcase. The Massive Data Institute (MDI)…

Congressman Jeffries will succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), becoming the first Black leader of a major party in Congress. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries…

Massive Data Institute Director Lisa Singh joined GU Politics Fellow Katie Harbath, McCourt Institute grantee Leticia Bode and Georgetown Professor Simon Blanchard for a fireside chat about misinformation…

Ruwa Romman (MPP’19) will be the first Muslim woman to serve in Georgia’s legislature and the first Palestinian ever elected to any public office in the state.

Dr. Matthew J. Salganik discussed the impact family background and childhood experiences can have on life outcomes in the first annual MDI Distinguished Lecture. This fall,…

For more than a decade, the McCourt School’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms has engaged state and federal policymakers with balanced, evidence-based research, analysis and strategic advice to…

At the 2022 Whittington Lecture, Cecilia Rouse, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, highlighted the challenges facing the United States and its workforce, and the critical areas…

Frank McCourt (C’75) and Kara Swisher (SFS’84) discuss the importance of understanding the value of personal data, and the impact technology is having on democracy. Photo By: Phil…

McCourt student and active duty officer Kevin Marks (MPM’23) shares the evolution of his military career, what drives his passion for service and how he is preparing to…

Alex Lundry (MPP‘04) returns to the Hilltop as a Fall 2022 GU Politics Fellow and adjunct professor, sharing his experience in political polling and data analytics with the…

Ecological economist Gaël Giraud presents a framework for solving climate change’s extraordinary political, cultural and spiritual challenges. McCourt School Professor Gaël Giraud’s…

The McCourt School of Public Policy mourns the loss of Pablo Eisenberg, who was an adjunct professor and senior fellow in the Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership.

McCourt School students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to experience the future of technology at the 2022 Unfinished Live conference. McCourt School students, faculty and…

The McCourt School named Brooke LePage (MPP-E‘23), a former McCourt staffer and current part-time student, as the 2022-2023 Whittington Scholarship recipient. The…

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the McCourt School of Public Policy will host Cecilia Rouse, chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, at the 2022 Whittington Lecture…

New board members, including three Georgetown alums, bring expertise in financial technology, public affairs, policy and international economics. In October 2021, the McCourt School of Public…

The National Defense Policy Initiative hosted Harvard Kennedy School Professor Juliette Kayyem for a discussion on Department of Defense leadership during times of crisis. The McCourt…

As a U.S. Digital Corps Fellow, Sahithi Adari (MS-DSPP‘22) is leveraging data science to drive equity and impact at the highest levels of government. McCourt alum…

Research from McCourt School experts has directly impacted a wide range of government programs and services, resulting in faster and more efficient delivery to American citizens. Pamela Herd and Donald…

Supported by new grant funding, McCourt Assistant Professor Andrew Zeitlin and fellow researchers will assist Rwanda’s Ministry of Education to scale a teacher incentive program to reach more than 370,000…

The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund provides opportunities for active-duty servicemen and women, veterans and military-connected students to bring their unique perspectives to public policy arenas around the world. Alekhya…

Through the Democracy Voucher Program, Seattle residents can allocate public funds to support their preferred local candidates. In 2015, the city of Seattle passed a citizen-led…

The McCourt School welcomes five distinguished students who have been awarded full scholarships based on their accomplishments and promise as policymakers. Sumin Lee (MPM’23) Born in…

Georgetown University experts reveal outcomes from a groundbreaking, 20-year research study on high-quality, publicly-funded pre-K — from high school graduation and college enrollment to participation in civic life.

Ethan Rodriguez-Shah will earn a Data Science for Public Policy degree on a full-tuition scholarship. The McCourt School selected Ethan Rodriguez-Shah (MS-DSPP’24), an aspiring data analyst…

The McCourt School’s Master of International Development Policy program hosted leading economist and Oxford Professor Stefan Dercon for a discussion of why some countries win and others lose.

The Advisory Board Speaker Series events featured some of the foremost leaders in politics, policy, business and philanthropy. Amidst welcoming new and returning students to the…

Major disasters are frequently followed by compensation or aid, but little is known about recovery from such large, but compensated, shocks. Tahir Andrabi, Benjamin Daniels, a research…

Fellows are awarded tuition scholarships, research assistantships and mentorship opportunities with health experts. In partnership with the McCourt School, the George…

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Research on Children in the United States (CROCUS)…

In a new study, McCourt data scientist Rebecca Johnson analyzes what happens when governments use predictive modeling to allocate critical resources. McCourt School Assistant Professor Rebecca…

The McCourt School invites community members to engage with Advisory Board experts across the business, nonprofit and government sectors. This series will feature a unique collection of off-the-record conversations…

This fall, the McCourt School welcomes four new full-time faculty members with research expertise in health, ethics, education, and labor and employment policy. 2022 New Faculty…

McCourt alum Bobby Clark (MPP’06) is teaching an introductory graduate course on health policy at GWU while continuing to help lead a DC-based health care advocacy firm.

Massive Data Institute researchers conducted more than 40 stakeholder interviews with state education agencies, U.S. Department of Education officials, postsecondary institutional staff and edtech providers to investigate their interest in…

In streaming record linkage, files arrive sequentially in time and estimates of links are updated after the arrival of each file. This problem arises in settings such as longitudinal surveys,…

McCourt expert Nada Eissa helped conduct an innovative research study in Rwanda to examine ways to improve tax compliance and lower administrative costs. In an effort to reduce…

McCourt School Assistant Professor Andrea Headley examines the role of identity and what it means to be a Black police officer given the contentious relations between the police and Black…

Dr. Lisa Singh, MDI Executive Board member and research professor, will assume the role on July 1. The McCourt School of Public Policy’s…

The new Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund, tied to Georgetown Associate Professor and investor Melissa Bradley, will help 16 local small businesses grow and scale their operations. Mayor…

Mark Shields, columnist and political commentator who taught at the McCourt School, died on June 18. The McCourt School community mourns the loss of former professor…

Through the MIDP Summer Experience, McCourt School students apply analytical methods to real world problems in developing countries. Each year, McCourt School students in the…