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Analyzing the quality of 2020 Census: Understanding the U.S. population puzzle

Although the Census Bureau’s goal is to take a snapshot of the population on April 1, the process to count every resident is closer to carefully gathering and organizing puzzle…

December 16, 2021

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McCourt students fuel their passion for health policy with support from the George E. Richmond Foundation

Through a new partnership with the McCourt School, the George E. Richmond Foundation provides experiential opportunities to students with a demonstrated interest in health. …

December 13, 2021

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A year in review: McCourt deepens commitment to transformational impact across the U.S. and around the world

This year, we welcomed our largest class of students to date, new faculty, fellows and researchers, and an inaugural Advisory Board. We brought Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY) …

December 13, 2021

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Reducing your risk of cognitive disease: A $12M research study, 60 years in the making

In the early 1960s, a Wisconsin research team set out to learn how students that matriculated were performing and what might predict their future occupational success. With time,…

December 6, 2021

Linkage Seminar

Linking Methodologies for Historical Records – Luiza Antonie

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November 19, 2021

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Top 3 courses on emerging technology and innovation

In a world that’s ever-evolving around technological innovations, there’s an even greater need for human-centered policy making. In response, the McCourt School is offering…

November 15, 2021

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Transforming taxes

As a graduate student, Manoli spent his free time doing what most Americans dread: filling out income tax forms. He became a volunteer income tax preparer in San Francisco as…

November 8, 2021

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Turning passion into action: A McCourt Center alum’s journey from nonprofit mentor to executive director

For almost 25 years, the Youth Leadership Foundation (YLF) has provided one-on-one mentoring and tutoring services to kids across the District. Under Janaiha Bennett’s…

November 1, 2021

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CMS Administrator Brooks La-Sure on the importance of health equity and putting people first

“It’s important to remember in all of our work that we’re including every voice. By listening to different voices you start to change how you think about things,” said…

October 25, 2021

Linkage Seminar

Linking Postsecondary Education to Workforce Earnings Data – Gardner Carrick

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October 22, 2021