New research from McCourt School expert Lutz Sager measures the effects of the Clean Air Act on air pollution, exposure disparities and house prices. The…
Cecilia Muñoz has spent more than 30 years championing immigrant and civil rights and was instrumental in establishing the DACA program as a senior advisor to former President Obama.
In her new role, Brianna LaFontant (MPP‘23) hopes to expand mental health support and opportunities for mentorship. As the governing student body at the McCourt School,…
The results showed a sharp drop in bipartisanship in both the House and the Senate, especially among Republicans. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) ranked as the most bipartisan senator, with the…
Students from across the country engaged in discussion and workshops on ways to elevate more productive dialogue on college campuses. A group of Georgetown students representing…
Dr. Bill Gormley was instrumental in establishing Georgetown’s on-campus child care center. His latest research is on the cusp of the Biden Administration’s push to pass universal pre-kindergarten.
Through a two-year fellowship, Alisha Saxena (MPP‘23) will contribute to growing scholarship on gender and justice issues. The Georgetown University Gender+…
Four medical students were awarded the grand prize for their proposal to make opioid reversal medication more accessible to DC residents, aiming to reduce the number of preventable overdose deaths.
Dr. Donald Moynihan was honored at the Midwest Political Science Association’s annual meeting for his significant contribution to the scientific study of bureaucracy. The Midwest Political…
During the inaugural Georgetown University Tech & Society week, McCourt experts joined a panel discussion on the role technology plays in delivering public policy outcomes. McCourt…
The McCourt School’s ranking among U.S. graduate schools of public affairs rose to 12th. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings,…
Leading scholars and thought leaders will share their perspectives on issues related to understanding and fostering inclusion at McCourt’s new forum for community dialogue. As part…
Former McCourt School visiting professor and renowned economist Dr. Alice M. Rivlin’s legacy will live on through new research projects examining urban resilience, economic growth and equity in…
U.S. Army Officer Anthony Williams Jr. (MPM‘22) is using his platform to advocate for mental health, helping young adults navigate their journey of self-discovery. “The Assignment,”…
The Policy Innovation Lab and DC government are teaming up to ensure that long-standing, local food businesses have the resources and support needed to exist and remain competitive…
More than 50 team applications were submitted, representing every graduate school at Georgetown. The Georgetown Public Policy Challenge is an interdisciplinary competition that calls on…
March 11, 2022
Discovery & Impact, Faculty Impact, University News
The McCourt School convened a committee of Georgetown and Sciences Po faculty to select inaugural grantees, furthering scholarship from Georgetown experts on digital governance and developing technology for…
The biggest winner: Unity, at home and abroad. President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night…
GU Politics Fellow Ashley Etienne breaks down the House Speaker’s role in the SOTU Address and how policy gets translated into the speech writing process. The…
McCourt School graduate students rank their favorite places on campus to prepare for midterm and final season. Whether you’re looking for a quiet nook to be productive…
Former graduate students share how their love began at the McCourt School. In celebration of love this Valentine’s Day, the McCourt School is pleased to…
Newmark Scholar and veteran Samuel Grantz (MIDP‘23) is turning his passion for service into a career improving global equality. Ahead of the fall 2021 academic year,…
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 3:45 PM ET, the McCourt School of Public Policy and Georgetown Tech Policy Initiative hosted an event discussing the challenge of administrative…
Anjelika Deogirikar Grossman (MPP‘14) brings nearly two decades of expertise in public policy, organizational management and research from the private and public sectors. Anjelika Deogirikar Grossman (MPP‘14)…
Lauren Augustine (MPM‘22) brings military expertise and nearly a decade of government affairs experience to McCourt. Now, she’s dreaming of policymaking at the highest level, and there’s no…
Newmark’s gift nearly doubles his previous philanthropy to McCourt and renews a shared commitment to support veterans and military-connected students. In April 2021, generous funding from…
Regina Johnson (MPM‘20) shared how her NUF experience increased her confidence and challenged her understanding of who can effect change. Regina Johnson (MPM‘20) An interview with Regina Johnson…
Omar Suarez (MPM‘20) shared how his National Urban Fellows (NUF) experience opened up career opportunities in public service and helped him to become a champion for equity and…
McCourt experts were instrumental in influencing the Biden Administration’s new Executive Order, setting in motion a sweeping plan to modernize government programs, reduce administrative burdens and increase accessibility.
Each semester, GU Politics brings in leading practitioners to explore with students how to do politics better. The Spring 2022 Fellows bring decades of experience in politics, government and journalism…
Dr. Nora Gordon was selected from more than 20,000 university faculty in the new rankings released by Education Week. Dr. Nora Gordon Education Week unveiled…
The Massive Data Institute and Urban Institute created a tool to help state and local decision makers explore 2020 Census data and learn whether their county’s counts deviated from expectations.
December 16, 2021
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
Richmond Fellows are awarded tuition scholarships, research assistantships and mentorship opportunities with health experts. Through a new partnership with the McCourt School, the…
In 2021, the McCourt School emerged as a leader in driving equity and access to our cutting-edge graduate education, preparing students from all backgrounds for the challenges of…
Funding will support MDI in the development of an innovative data collaborative, serving communities most at risk of racial and environmental injustice. The…
A McCourt researcher has dedicated her career to aging research and a decades-old study, revealing a non-medical intervention that proves resilient against dementia. In the early…
New cutting-edge curriculum is further preparing McCourt students to solve the 21st century’s most complex challenges. In a world that’s ever-evolving around technological innovations, there’s an even greater…
McCourt School of Public Policy researcher Day Manoli is on a quest to make tax benefits more accessible to those who qualify, including some of America’s most vulnerable.
As executive director of the Youth Leadership Foundation, Janaiha Bennett, a graduate of the Nonprofit Management Certificate Program at McCourt’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership, supports the…
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator and McCourt alum Chiquita Brooks-LaSure (MPP‘99) underscored a commitment to equity in policy making and fostering an inclusive work environment. “It’s…
McCourt alums pursuing careers in academia share their professional journeys. While many McCourt graduates pursue careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, others find their…
A group of former students sprung into action upon learning that a fellow classmate was caught in the crisis in Afghanistan, unable to leave the country. The alumni…
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the McCourt School of Public Policy hosted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure (MPP’99)…
This year’s scholarship recipient is Mackenzie Loy (MPP/MBA’22), a dual-degree student with a passion for social enterprise and improving economic outcomes for women and…
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the McCourt School of Public Policy hosted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure (MPP’99)…
New entity will guide and drive the school’s mission of inclusive public service and impact for the common good Georgetown University’s McCourt School of…
Academics from Georgetown University initiate a big data project with support from Amazon Web Services to make the U.S. civil court system more transparent and equitable. A few months ago,…
McCourt assistant professor NaLette Brodnax left a promising career in finance to address some of the inequalities that have been prevalent in schools for decades. Her latest research…
A new report reveals the impact of DC’s first election with public financing and the policy changes that could further expand donor pools and candidate participation.
Adam Searing, associate professor of the practice at the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families, has worked for years with…
Specialized post-acute hospital beds were unavailable or inaccessible for many patients and providers across major cities and states. Post-acute care, or the ongoing health care one…
Many families are one shock away from falling behind on rent and becoming homeless. The DC Flexible Rent Subsidy Program is being piloted as a tool to help support currently…
Dr. Kugler’s confirmation would mark her return to U.S. government after serving in the Obama Administration. President Biden has formally announced the nomination of…
As the US struggles to improve rates of long-term unemployment, a new research paper analyzes the burdens of existing debt and the impact that has on displaced workers’…
McCourt students represent more than a third of this year’s Bryce Harlow Fellowship recipients from Georgetown University. McCourt students Robyn Engibous (MPM’23), Fiona Kohrman (MPM’23) and Rachel Martinez…
The McCourt School is excited to welcome several new faculty members to our community, including experts in labor economics, faith and justice, social policy, environmental justice, criminal justice and conflict…
The fund, established in honor of the late McCourt student, expands international learning opportunities. The inaugural stipend from the Colin McCollester Mission Fund has…
The Institute of Politics and Public Service at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy is excited to introduce the Fall 2021 GU Politics Fellows class. Each semester, GU Politics…
The McCourt School is excited to welcome six new faculty members in the fall of 2021, including experts in labor economics, faith and justice, social policy,…
The McCourt School this May welcomed the next cohort of National Urban Fellows (NUF), 18 accomplished and diverse mid-career professionals representing 14 different states. Earlier this year, the McCourt School…
McCourt Scholars are a select group of promising future policy makers and scholars whose background, experience, and academic excellence qualify them for this prestigious award. Each year, five incoming students…
A team of McCourt researchers — led by Associate Professor Sebastian Jilke — are partnering with the Office of Evaluation Sciences at the General Services Administration, the Evidence Team at…
The Lab was launched in the Spring of 2015 as a way of enabling the McCourt School to step up its commitment to and involvement with hometown Washington, DC. This…
The New McCourt Institute Supports Interdisciplinary Research to Reimagine Ethics, Policy, and Governance for the Digital Age Building on Georgetown’s work at the intersection of technology,…
Judge Robert Katzmann, a federal appeals court judge who played a formative role in early public policy education at Georgetown, died on June 9. Robert A. Katzmann –…
After reviewing our core curriculum, benchmarking other policy schools, and speaking with employers and alumni, our curriculum committee developed these ten core competencies all McCourt students will develop.
This year, 7 students received the McCourt Fund for Experiential Learning scholarship, a $2,500 stipend to help support costs associated with unpaid summer internships. Launched in…
Our Confronting Racism initiative draws on a framework and committees addressing Teaching & Learning, Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Environment, Partnerships, and Impact.
Students, Faculty, and Staff Honored for Service to the McCourt Community. The McCourt School honored some of it’s most outstanding graduating students, and faculty and staff,…
Award recognizes a study that found trillions of additional dollars in economic damage related to climate change. McCourt School assistant professor Raphael Calel has been awarded…
This academic year, while different than originally envisioned, reflected the strength and resilience of the McCourt community. In celebration of the Class of 2021, here are some of the highlights…
The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for five military-connected students, and fund experiential learning, and other community programs The McCourt School of…
House Democrats Outscore their Republican Counterparts, while Republicans Prevail in the Senate; Overall Cooperation Between Rank and File Members Remains above Historical Average Despite Extreme Partisanship on National…
Joe Biden took office with an ambitious agenda: tackle the coronavirus pandemic and its economic effects, climate change, immigration reform and racial justice. We asked our experts: how…
After witnessing the impact COVID-19 had on small businesses in DC, McCourt School students Nicholas Stabile (MPP ‘21) and Lindsey Volz (MPP ‘22) outlined…
