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McCourt School’s data science Career Lab provides a virtual forum and expert guidance for future policymakers

The story is in the numbers: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, data science job creation is projected to surge 35% between 2022 and 2032. The McCourt School of Public…

December 9, 2024

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National Urban Fellows renews agreement with McCourt School for another 10 years

Five years ago, National Urban Fellows (NUF) celebrated its 50th anniversary. “We were thinking a lot about the policy issues affecting the most marginalized communities and…

November 26, 2024

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Georgetown Public Policy Challenge celebrates a decade of innovative policy solutions — and a growing future

While the participants and policy proposals arising from the Georgetown Public Policy Challenge have changed over the past decade, the core tenets of community-centered solutions…

November 18, 2024

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McCourt School fund reduces financial strain of unpaid internships

Each year, the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Fund for Experiential Learning provides financial assistance to more than 30 graduate students pursuing meaningful professional…

November 18, 2024

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McCourt School and Decision Desk HQ partner to offer a hands-on learning lab for aspiring political analysts

The McCourt School of Public Policy has joined forces with Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a leading election data provider. The partnership offers nearly 150 Georgetown University…

October 21, 2024

Student Experience

Top 7 study spaces on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus 

McCourt School Commons: A favorite among students for group projects and collaborative work, the second-floor Commons at 125 E St. offers a comfortable, spacious environment.…

October 17, 2024

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Newmark Scholars represent the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force

Ryan Johnson (MPP/MBA’27) Johnson hopes to apply the same community-oriented environment he found in the military as he transitions from an operational focus in the Army to a…

October 10, 2024

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McCourt School’s Latin American initiatives soar, elevating global engagement

The McCourt School of Public Policy is deepening its engagement with Latin America, leveraging a century of collaboration between Georgetown University and the region to drive…

October 10, 2024

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Fogel Scholars apply data analysis and military experience to pressing policy questions

Two graduate students in the McCourt School of Public Policy have been selected for the 2024–2025 Fogel Scholarship , which provides recipients with financial support and a…

September 30, 2024

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McCourt School launches new visiting fellowship for Congressional Tri-Caucus members

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy will further its commitment to provide more frequent and meaningful collaboration with the policy community through a,…

September 9, 2024