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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
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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
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McCourt students awarded prestigious Bryce Harlow Fellowships
McCourt students Robyn Engibous (MPM’23), Fiona Kohrman (MPM’23) and Rachel Martinez (MPP’23) were awarded the competitive Bryce Harlow Fellowship for the 2021-22 academic…
August 27, 2021
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Welcoming 2020 and 2021 New Faculty to the McCourt School Community
Get to know the new faculty members, from both 2020 and 2021, and learn more about their research and expertise below. 2021 New Faculty Members Gaël Giraud Gaël Giraud…
August 26, 2021
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Dual-degree student and inaugural Colin McCollester Mission Fund recipient will follow in the footsteps of the fund’s namesake
The inaugural stipend from the Colin McCollester Mission Fund has been awarded to Andrew Schlegel (MPP/MAGES’23), a dual-degree candidate in the McCourt School of Public…
August 25, 2021
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McCourt Welcomes New Faculty to the Hilltop
Gaël Giraud, an economist and a Jesuit who also serves as the director of the Georgetown Environmental Justice Program. Bradley Hardy (MPP’04), a labor economist whose…
August 23, 2021
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7 places to visit on the Hilltop
1. The Tombs While technically not on campus, The Tombs is Georgetown University. A casual restaurant in the Georgetown neighborhood just outside the gates, The Tombs offers good…
August 13, 2021