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Rising the ranks: An Army officer’s journey from McCourt to the Pentagon
McCourt School: What motivated you to enlist in the U.S. Army? Kevin Marks (MPM’23): I grew up in a small suburb outside of Chicago, IL, in an environment where most of my…
November 6, 2022
- Alumni News
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Political pollster to professor: How a McCourt alum is paying it forward
Alex Lundry (MPP‘04), the inaugural recipient of the Whittington Scholarship , was drawn to what was then the Georgetown Public Policy Institute (GPPI) for its …
October 31, 2022
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McCourt researcher publishes new book on Christianity’s role in protecting the environment
McCourt School Professor Gaël Giraud’s latest book , Composing a World in Common: A Political Theology of the Anthropocene, takes a theological deep dive into the role of…
October 27, 2022
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McCourt community explores the collision of technology, art, ideas and impact
McCourt School students, faculty and staff joined the McCourt Institute , Project Liberty and several other partner organizations for Unfinished Live , an immersive four-day…
October 19, 2022
- General News
- Student Experience
Justice for the next generation: Find out what drives our 2022-2023 Whittington Scholar
The Whittington Scholarship is a prestigious award given to a McCourt student who excels academically and displays a strong commitment to serving their community. Founded in, …
October 18, 2022
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Event — 2022 Whittington Lecture with CEA Chair Cecilia Rouse
Cecilia Rouse is currently serving as the 30th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). She was nominated by President Joe Biden in November 2020 and is the first African…
October 18, 2022
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McCourt School announces 4 new Advisory Board members
In October 2021, the McCourt School of Public Policy announced the formation of a new advisory board , 17 dynamic leaders in politics, policy, business and philanthropy, to offer…
October 12, 2022
- General News
- Student Experience
Preventing crisis from becoming catastrophe: How DOD protects the homeland
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s National Defense Policy Initiative (NDPI) hosted Juliette Kayyem , Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security at the Harvard Kennedy…
October 11, 2022
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McCourt alumna recognized among the nation’s top technology talent
McCourt alum Sahithi Adari (MS-DSPP‘22) was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the U.S. Digital Corps (USDC), an early‑career fellowship program designed for the…
October 11, 2022
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- Research
McCourt School’s development research center awarded $1.5M by USAID, $3M by FID
While school enrollment rates increase annually, the availability of qualified teachers is not keeping pace, resulting in below-grade learning levels. Policies that can improve…
October 6, 2022