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Top 7 places to study on the Hilltop

Whether you’re looking for a quiet nook to be productive or group study rooms to collaborate with friends, there is no shortage of spaces on Georgetown’s campus. Ahead of…

February 17, 2022

Alumni
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Love on the Hilltop

In celebration of love this Valentine’s Day, the McCourt School is pleased to share the stories of four alumni couples whose relationships began as friends and blossomed into…

February 14, 2022

Discovery & Impact
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Life after military service: Finding purpose and community at McCourt

Ahead of the fall 2021 academic year, the McCourt School named an inaugural class of Newmark Scholars , awarded through the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund , which…

February 7, 2022

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On a mission: An Army veteran and Newmark Scholar is taking on the policy world

Ahead of the fall 2021 academic year, the McCourt School named an inaugural class of Newmark Scholars , awarded through the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund, which…

January 24, 2022

Alumni
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Q&A: McCourt and National Urban Fellows alumna Regina Johnson

What drove you to apply to the National Urban Fellows program?  I felt stagnant in my role and was looking for an opportunity to expand my network and shake up my. …

January 21, 2022

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Q&A: McCourt and National Urban Fellows alum Omar Suarez

Imagine if you could take five year’s worth of career experience and boil it down to a 14-month period of time… That’s the kind of acceleration that NUF provides. Omar…

January 19, 2022

Discovery & Impact
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Achieving another first: What it’s like to be a first-generation graduate student

In 2016, only 23% of first-generation college graduates enrolled in a graduate program the following year, guaranteeing that those who pursued another post-secondary degree would…

January 10, 2022

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McCourt students fuel their passion for health policy with support from the George E. Richmond Foundation

Through a new partnership with the McCourt School, the George E. Richmond Foundation provides experiential opportunities to students with a demonstrated interest in health. …

December 13, 2021

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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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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