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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

Alumni News
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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

Alumni
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Alumni spotlight: MPP graduates aspire to educate the next generation of policymakers and data scientists

While many McCourt graduates pursue careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, others find their calling in academia. The McCourt School is proud to share the stories…

October 18, 2021

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Event — 2021-2022 Whittington Lecture with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Brooks-LaSure leads the federal agency responsible for overseeing public health insurance programs that support more than 149 million people across the country — including…

October 7, 2021

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Student Experience

Meet the 2022 Whittington Scholar: Mackenzie Loy

The Whittington Scholarship is a prestigious award given to a second-year McCourt student who excels academically and displays a strong commitment to serving their community.…

October 6, 2021

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Virtual Event — Democratizing Democracy: The Impact of DC’s Public Campaign Financing Program and The Future of Local Elections

The panel discussion featured Georgetown University’s Department of Sociology and McCourt School of Public Policy Professor Brian McCabe, At-Large DC Councilmember…

October 5, 2021

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Diverse Set of Leaders Join New Advisory Board at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the formation of a new advisory board to support the school’s mission of building an…

October 4, 2021

General News

Confronting Racism: September 2021 Update

McCourt’s Confronting Racism Initiative to date In the summer of 2020, and in response to the protests and social unrest in the U.S. and around the world, the McCourt School…

September 28, 2021