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Faculty Impact
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New policy professors specialize in media literacy, computing, elections, economics and writing

Nejla Asimovic , who joins the McCourt School of Public Policy as an assistant professor in computational social science, sees deep connections between our now ubiquitous…

September 3, 2024

General News

From the Hilltop to the Hill: McCourt’s vibrant new home offers unparalleled access and opportunity

When the McCourt School of Public Policy opened the doors to its new home at 125 E St. in the heart of Washington, DC, newcomers were wowed by the expansive Main Commons, a grand…

August 26, 2024

General News

The 2024 Little League Coach of the Year’s day job may surprise you

The conclusion of Little League season means another summer has come and gone all too quickly. Like his players, the 2024 Little League Coach of the Year awardee Michael Umpierre…

August 20, 2024

General News
Tech & Public Policy

McCourt School tech policy experts train Ukrainian digital transformation leaders

Nearly 30 Ukrainian digital policy leaders participated in a week-long executive education program focused on shaping the digital future. The McCourt School of Public Policy’s…

August 15, 2024

General News

McCourt School launches fellowship program focused on social policy and child well-being

The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program , established through a generous gift from the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), will draw in…

August 5, 2024

General News

McCourt School hosts the nation’s largest bipartisan convening of young state legislators

The McCourt School of Public Policy welcomed nearly 100 state legislators to its new home on Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus as the host of Future Summit, the nation’s…

July 30, 2024

Faculty Impact
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Research
Tech & Public Policy

Tech & Public Policy grantee is bridging the misinformation gap in the Global South

Tiago Ventura, an assistant professor in computational social science at the McCourt School of Public Policy and a Tech & Public Policy (TPP) grantee, was twice-awarded by…

July 16, 2024

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Research
University News

The Lugar Center and McCourt School release latest bipartisan index rankings for Congress

The Lugar Center and the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy today jointly released their new Bipartisan Index (BPI) rankings for 2023 — the first year of the…

May 13, 2024

General News
Student Experience

McCourt School graduate reflects on ‘a bittersweet end to an unforgettable three years’

Yash Dhuldhoya (MPP/MSFS‘24) began his career working in political risk in India, where he was born and attended university. In September 2020, he attended a professional…

May 6, 2024

General News
Student Experience

How this first-gen student found a passion for impact-driven policymaking

In September 2021, Diana Rivas Garcia (MIDP’24) embarked on her Fulbright journey in the city of Teziutlán, Mexico, located 500 kilometers from her hometown of Senguio. Having…

April 15, 2024