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…
March 3, 2023
Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy, University News
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…
February 27, 2023
General News, Tech & Public Policy, University News
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…
February 14, 2023
Centering Inclusion, General News, Student Experience
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…
February 13, 2023
Faculty Impact, General News, Research, University News
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.
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.
Professor James Habyarimana creates affordable, immediately available solutions to improve health and education globally. Professor James Habyarimana knows that the solutions to…
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…
January 23, 2023
General News, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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…
December 14, 2022
Research, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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…
December 6, 2022
Research, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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.
November 28, 2022
Discovery & Impact, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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…
November 10, 2022
General News, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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…
November 9, 2022
Centering Inclusion, Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
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…
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.
October 25, 2022
General News, Student Experience, Tech & Public Policy
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…
October 11, 2022
Alumni News, Discovery & Impact, General News, Tech & Public Policy
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…
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…
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.
September 20, 2022
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
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…
September 12, 2022
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
Fellows are awarded tuition scholarships, research assistantships and mentorship opportunities with health experts. In partnership with the McCourt School, the George…
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…
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…
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…
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) announced today that McCourt School Dean Maria Cancian, along with two others, will be joining its Board of Directors. The…
The year-long fellowship program brings together 40 graduate students from 17 universities across the country. Established in 2021, the Public Policy New Voices…
Dr. Max Holmes, an environmental scientist and Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership alum, weighs in on the severity of climate change, the need for policy solutions and why he…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
February 7, 2022
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
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,…
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)…
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…
January 24, 2022
Discovery & Impact, General News, Student Experience
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…
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.
