Equipped with quantitative and collaborative skills, Kamila Saldanha (MPP ’19) ventures into new territory When Kamila Saldanha (MPP ’19) was selected for the Twitter Public Policy Fellowship, she was thrilled…
Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service celebrates half a decade at the McCourt School of Public Policy. Mo Elleithee, the founding executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics…
“Georgetown’s commitment to the common good starts right here in our hometown.” When the Washington Post and Washington City Paper published well-documented stories about poor conditions in public housing —…
From COVID-19 to Black Lives Matter, McCourt researcher Lisa Singh discovers substance in bits of information. Being on social media can feel like falling down a rabbit hole into a…
Since the early months of 2020, McCourt’s brightest minds have been accumulating a picture of the damage done by the COVID-19 pandemic that is lengthening and becoming more complex to…
A new cohort of students brings lessons of empathy and understanding to the Master of Policy Management. If you took a snapshot of the McCourt School of Public Policy’s…
McCourt Policy Center Explores the Future of Standardized Testing Standardized testing has been a cornerstone of public-school reform for a generation. Federal and state policymakers ramped up universal testing in…
Lily Yue (MS-DPP ’20) grew up traveling the world, encouraging the curiosity that inspires her dreams of using data science to improve lives. Lily Yue’s curiosity about the world and…
Dear McCourt Community: As you may have seen, Georgetown plans to welcome graduate students back to campus in a hybrid mode for the Spring 2021 semester. I…
One can never predict the outcome of a Supreme Court case, but after nearly two hours of oral argument, the ACA looks likely to survive this latest challenge. On Tuesday,…
McCourt Student Brigid Calhoun (MPM’21) shares how her military background enhances her McCourt Experience. As a premier policy school guided by evidence, compassion, and a commitment to the…
In advance of the 2020 Election, McCourt experts share policy insights and updates. The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most important in many…
A new report from McCourt’s Center for Children and Families finds that children across America are increasingly living without insurance, even during a period of economic growth when children…
October 12, 2020
Alumni, General News, Student Experience, University News
McCourt School deepens its investments to support emerging policy leaders guided by evidence, compassion, and a commitment to the common good. While the world grapples with…
This post looks at the opinions of Twitter users surrounding the first Presidential Debate. We look at content containing at least one debate hashtag, shared immediately before, during, and after…
A new Georgetown report examining housing instability in DC demonstrates the importance of examining eviction filings in addition to formal evictions to address the economic and racial inequalities in the…
The world is underestimating the economic effects of climate change by trillions of dollars, according to a new study co-authored by Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy professor Raphael Calel.
Administrative burdens that block access to health-promoting social welfare programs and create stress undermine health, explain McCourt professors Pamela Herd and Don Moynihan in a new health policy brief.
This election cycle, the topic of misinformation and its impact is top of mind for many voters. Play Youtube Video At a virtual event, hosted by McCourt’s…
Nadhal Eadeh (EMPL’18) shares how he combines decades-long experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a McCourt education to help improve health care delivery for veterans.
New study, designed by McCourt assistant professor Andrew Zeitlin and UC San Diego professor Craig McIntosh, shows that cash transfers to young people in Rwanda were more effective than a job…
McCourt School professors’ research on reducing administrative burdens helps inspire a better way to connect domestic violence survivors with critical support services. McCourt professors Pamela Herd and…
McCourt Foundations, a new experiential learning program for students, offers training and insight to build leadership skills and foster an inclusive school community. This year, the McCourt School…
The McCourt Leadership Fellows program helps students hone leadership skills while also mentoring incoming students during new student orientation. Fellows strengthen their abilities in self-reflection and participate in trainings focused…
As the Fall 2020 semester begins in virtual mode, the fundamental elements of a high-quality, high-impact McCourt education will continue through innovative teaching methods and creativity. As the Fall 2020…
Recent alum Rachel Grich (MPP/MBA’20) shares how she navigated her time at McCourt, her favorite memory, and advice for incoming students. Rachel Grich recently graduated salutatorian of the…
The Bryce Harlow Foundation recently announced its Class of 2020-21 Fellows recognizing three McCourt public policy students for academic excellence and integrity in government advocacy. This year, three McCourt students,…
This academic year, the Policy Innovation Lab researched and collaborated with partners on human-centered policy solutions to address systemic inequity, particularly racial inequity, and support vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by…
Play Youtube Video With diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and viewpoints, the Fall 2020 GU Politics Fellows cohort will share their experiences with students, challenge their beliefs, and open doors…
This post originally appeared on Brookings.edu on July 23, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of Washington, D.C.
Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) spent his life fighting for racial justice and equality. The civil rights icon is remembered for his moral courage and leadership that inspired many…
Georgetown students got the rare chance to ask questions and virtually engage with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease researcher in the country. More than 135,000 people tuned in…
A recent Policy Innovation Lab report describes how the principles and policies of equitable development are fundamental in the immediate response to the pandemic and in the long-term efforts to…
This summer, the McCourt School launched an inaugural summer workshop series with a broad range of course offerings designed to enhance skills in policy and political leadership and advance professional…
The McCourt School welcomes five new faculty members with a wide range of research and interdisciplinary expertise. The McCourt School is committed to offering students unique…
Each June, the LGBTQ community and allies around the globe celebrate Pride month. June is also the final month of the Supreme Court’s annual term, meaning we typically see the…
As DC considers what is next for the RFK Stadium project, students involved in the Policy Innovation Lab outline the opportunity it presents to create more affordable housing.
McCourt alum Steven Swann (MPP ’20), who served as the Racial Equity Manager at Bread for the City in DC, outlines approaches to help guide racial equity efforts within…
McCourt Professor Andrea Headley shares key terms, research, and several policy considerations on the topic of racial inequities and police reform. Policing, since its inception, is…
This year, 11 students received the McCourt Fund for Student Excellence, a $2,500 stipend to help support costs associated with unpaid summer internships. Launched in 2011, the McCourt Fund for…
In a step toward a more sustainable, zero-carbon future, McCourt School assistant professor Raphael Calel and UC Santa Barbara assistant professor Paasha Mahdavi propose two ideas that would encourage companies…
In the midst of a global pandemic, graduate students in the McCourt School’s “Philanthropy, Power and Impact” class learned real-time how critical grantmaking is to harnessing collective action and creating…
May 20, 2020
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
This academic year, while different than originally envisioned, reflected the strength and vibrance of the McCourt community. In celebration of the Class of 2020, here are some of the highlights…
Vocational training programs can provide benefits beyond income and increase opportunities for trainees and their family members, according to a new study published by McCourt Professor Adriana Kugler and in…
The Lugar Center and the McCourt School today jointly released their new Bipartisan Index rankings, a non-partisan tool that measures the degree to which Senators and Representatives work across party…
Low-income tenants in Virginia will soon have greater access to affordable housing, thanks to the efforts of McCourt School of Public Policy students Kellen MacBeth (MPM ’20) and Michael Pruitt…
The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted the chairs of the Democratic and Republican National Committee for conversations on campaigning during COVID-19. In late April, McCourt’s…
In the final GU Politics Virtual Forum event of the semester, Sen. Romney (R-UT) shares insight on COVID-19 Response Efforts, Economic Recovery, and American Leadership. Drawing upon lessons from his…
McCourt Student Nick Stabile (MPP ‘21) reflects on his Policy Innovation Lab experience and shares insight on the importance of community engagement for equitable development efforts. There is a serious…
On April 17, 2020 the Office of Graduate Enrichment, Biomedical Graduate Education, Graduate Student Government, McCourt School of Public Policy, and the McDonough School of Business hosted the…
As the coronavirus continues to spread, here’s what faculty and staff are reading, watching, and listening to right now to remain resilient, hopeful, and energized. Remaining resilient…
In a little under two weeks, people across the United States have realized we are in a moment of unprecedented change as we face the Coronavirus pandemic. At ProInspire, we…
A group of graduate students in the Communication, Culture, and Technology (CCT) program at Georgetown University won the 6th Annual Public Policy Challenge with a proposal to help…
This post originally appeared in The Hill on April 2, 2020. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has clearly begun planning for a Phase IV bill (and perhaps…
Sharing of credible health information on Twitter about COVID-19 is roughly keeping pace with sharing of misinformation on the internet, according to a new study by…
Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg shares reflections on running at GU Politics virtual forum. On Tuesday night, nearly 5,000 people tuned in to a live virtual conversation with…
In early April of 2020, Policy Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Tazra Mitchell, and Director of Policy at the DC Policy Center, Kathryn Zickuhr, joined Policy…
Play Youtube Video Launched in 2015, the Policy Innovation Lab is a special initiative of the McCourt School of Public Policy. Beginning as a pilot, the…
As the coronavirus continues to impact the global economy, here’s what faculty and staff are reading to stay up to date and connected. Across the world, people continue to…
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared policy insights and reflected on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th…
March 26, 2020
Discovery & Impact, Student Experience, University News
GU Politics convenes a panel of experts to discuss next steps in addressing COVID-19. Georgetown students got the chance to ask questions of COVID experts…
As the coronavirus continues to spread, here’s what faculty and staff are reading to stay up to date and connected. As the world works to respond to the coronavirus, many…
FutureEd’s Policy Roundup Compares the Education Plans of the Leading Democratic Candidates While leading Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have similar education policy goals—like increasing accountability for…
Mia Hendricks (G’22), after completing research on the perception of the threat of terrorism and how it leads people to reduce their support for human rights and civil liberties, is…
In advance of Super Tuesday, McCourt student Layla Oghabian shares a recap and reflections from a panel discussion on 2020 campaign strategies and election coverage. Last week, students filled Copley…
McCourt alumnus helps restore voting rights to people with past criminal convictions in Florida For decades, civil rights advocates have been fighting to ensure that all Americans can exercise their…
The Issue: The 2020 Census is rapidly approaching. Much attention has focused on whether including a citizenship question will impact the accuracy of the count. But other factors – ranging…
Six Hoyas went behind-the-scenes at the 2020 Iowa Caucus On January 31, six Georgetown students flew to Iowa to experience the first-in-the-nation presidential caucus. The student trip, organized by…
In advance of the SOTU, McCourt experts share policy insights and updates. On Tuesday, President Trump will deliver the State of the Union amidst a backdrop of an impeachment trial…
Health Policy Expert Judy Feder Advances Policy Efforts to Address the Financial Challenges of Long-Term Care For most catastrophic or unpredictable events, some type of insurance, whether public…
Alumni from McCourt Center’s Certificate Program Expand Advocacy Efforts at DC Nonprofit As a licensed social worker, Adam Rocap knew he wanted to work in a space that created…
January 20, 2020
Discovery & Impact, Student Experience, University News
The city’s housing inspection process will be improved, thanks to a group of McCourt School of Public Policy students who designed new algorithms for the city’s Department of Consumer and…
For many students, the biggest barrier to voting is often registering to vote. GU Votes is working to change that. GU Votes, part of the McCourt School’s Institute of…
The McCourt School of Public Policy has had a stellar year and grew in a variety of transformational ways in 2019, deepening its ongoing commitments to…
McCourt Students’ Help DC Residents “Breathe Easy” In DC, asthma rates are among some of the highest in the nation. After learning this, two McCourt School students created an effort…
Georgetown students got the chance to pose questions to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at an event today at Georgetown. Georgetown students got the chance to pose questions to Facebook CEO…
This year, three economists were awarded a Nobel Prize for their rigorously analytical approach to international development – an approach that is also at the heart of the McCourt School…
In a 2017 YouGov poll, public opinion in the UK rated weather forecasters as more trusted than economists. In the US, a survey asking a similar question also showed a…
The McCourt School of Public Policy is excited to announce that six students and alumni were selected as Presidential Management Fellows for the class of 2020.
Gordon Berlin, the former President of MDRC, and a leading innovator in the field of public problem solving, will join the McCourt School on January 1, 2020, as a research…
LabGov Georgetown researches innovative ways to help people who live in cities enjoy and utilize shared living spaces and resources. Learn how the Harlem E-Project is working with community members…
For more than 15 years, the McCourt School’s National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health has been helping Washington, DC’s pediatric medical providers better serve some of the…
FutureEd, an education think tank at the McCourt School, and the Georgetown University D.C. Public Policy Initiative hosted a policy forum Nov. 18 about the common lottery system that allows…
With its Crossover Youth Practice Model, the McCourt School's Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is working to improve outcomes for young people who find themselves moving back and forth between…
Anyone who voted in the District of Columbia last year might have seen one of the volunteers for a new project, Observe D.C. The first-ever sample-based election observation project in…
