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She wanted to be a doctor. Public Policy and Law Showed Her a Different Way of Driving Change.

Abbey Basa wanted to be a doctor. Now she is pursuing public policy and law degrees to tackle systemic challenges in education and.…

February 17, 2026

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Sparks Fly at McCourt: Three Georgetown Love Stories

In its fifth annual edition, “Love at McCourt” returns with stories of couples whose relationships have deepened through their connection to the Georgetown University…

February 13, 2026

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Guided by a ‘Mantra,’ This Student Is Reimagining Justice Through Data Science

Tech & Public Policy program Scholar Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (MS-DSPP’26) is using data to advance equity in criminal justice and.…

February 11, 2026

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This Howard Scholar’s Journey to Expanding Opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean

Marlon Brooks (MPP-EP’28) is the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Howard Scholar, a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a Howard University student or alumnus to attend the…

February 2, 2026

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When Teaching Exposed Inequality, She Turned to Public Policy for Answers

As the 2025-2026 Whittington Scholar, Britney Cheung (MPP’26) is drawing on her experience as a teacher and a commitment to expanding opportunity for underserved.…

January 20, 2026

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Schwarzman Scholar Aims to ‘Democratize Access to Knowledge’ Through Education Nonprofit

Natalie Delille (MPM’26) was one of five Georgetown University students awarded the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship, a one-year master’s degree program in China for…

January 15, 2026

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Conquering The Day: Life at a New School as a Transfer Student

Yasmin Diallo (C’28) didn't know how she'd fit in or adjust to life at Georgetown as a transfer student. Here's how she found her home as a.…

January 14, 2026

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Reflections from Brazil: McCourt Students Strengthen Communities With Evidence-Based Policy Solutions

Members of the McCourt School Policy in Practice recently traveled to Brazil to support impact evaluation for local organizations advancing education policy.…

January 12, 2026