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RFK Stadium: An Opportunity to Invest in Affordable Housing in DC
Robert Francis Kennedy (RFK) Stadium on the banks of the Anacostia holds a special place in the hearts of longtime DC residents: the first home for the Washington Nationals, …
June 30, 2020
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Dr. Lisa Rawlings Named President and CEO of the National Urban Fellows
Dr. Rawlings is a dynamic leader, a skilled strategist, and a creative problem solver with a tireless work ethic. She brings two decades of experience in the nonprofit and public…
June 26, 2020
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Racial Inequities and Police Reform
Policing, since its inception, is inextricably connected to race and America’s history of racism. From southern states’ slave patrols to organized police forces in the…
June 18, 2020
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Congratulations to the 2020 McCourt Fund for Student Excellence Recipients
Launched in 2011, the McCourt Fund for Student Excellence provides financial assistance to students who are advancing their careers with substantive and meaningful internships…
June 2, 2020
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What We Are Reading on the Economy
COVID-19 has impacted all parts of the American economy. From education finance to healthcare and the workforce, the impact of the virus is far-reaching. McCourt School faculty…
May 29, 2020
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McCourt Students Issue $20,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Racial Equity and COVID-19 Response Efforts
Every year, Kathy Kretman and Tamara Copeland design a curriculum for their “Philanthropy, Power and Impact” class that allows students to experience grantmaking first-hand…
May 20, 2020
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Celebrating the Class of 2020!
This academic year, while different than originally envisioned, reflected the strength and vibrance of the McCourt community. In celebration of the Class of 2020, here are some…
May 14, 2020
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The Lugar Center and McCourt School Unveil New Bipartisan Index Rankings for the first year of the 116th Congress
The Lugar Cente r and the McCourt School of Public Policy jointly released their new Bipartisan Index rankings of members of Congress for 2019 (the first year of the 116th…
May 12, 2020
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Campaigns in the Time of COVID-19
In late April, McCourt’s Georgetown Institute for Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez and Republican National…
April 30, 2020
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What We’re Reading to Remain Resilient, Hopeful and Energized
As the coronavirus continues to spread, here’s what faculty and staff are reading, watching, and listening to right now to remain resilient, hopeful, and energized. …
April 13, 2020