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Election experts convene to evaluate threats and opportunities to improve U.S. elections

The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Tech & Public Policy (TPP) program hosted election misinformation experts, practitioners and federal officials from the U.S. Election…

September 11, 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

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New policy professors specialize in media literacy, computing, elections, economics and writing

Nejla Asimovic , who joins the McCourt School of Public Policy as an assistant professor in computational social science, sees deep connections between our now ubiquitous…

September 3, 2024

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From the Hilltop to the Hill: McCourt’s vibrant new home offers unparalleled access and opportunity

When the McCourt School of Public Policy opened the doors to its new home at 125 E St. in the heart of Washington, DC, newcomers were wowed by the expansive Main Commons, a grand…

August 26, 2024

Tech & Public Policy

Event — Safeguarding Democracy: Protecting Elections and Election Workers

The event will focus on how prepared U.S. election offices are to handle the November 2024 presidential elections and feature a panel discussion, including experts in election…

August 21, 2024

General News

The 2024 Little League Coach of the Year’s day job may surprise you

The conclusion of Little League season means another summer has come and gone all too quickly. Like his players, the 2024 Little League Coach of the Year awardee Michael Umpierre…

August 20, 2024

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Tech & Public Policy

McCourt School tech policy experts train Ukrainian digital transformation leaders

Nearly 30 Ukrainian digital policy leaders participated in a week-long executive education program focused on shaping the digital future. The McCourt School of Public Policy’s…

August 15, 2024

General News

McCourt School launches fellowship program focused on social policy and child well-being

The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program , established through a generous gift from the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), will draw in…

August 5, 2024

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McCourt School hosts the nation’s largest bipartisan convening of young state legislators

The McCourt School of Public Policy welcomed nearly 100 state legislators to its new home on Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus as the host of Future Summit, the nation’s…

July 30, 2024

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Tech & Public Policy

Tech & Public Policy grantee is bridging the misinformation gap in the Global South

Tiago Ventura, an assistant professor in computational social science at the McCourt School of Public Policy and a Tech & Public Policy (TPP) grantee, was twice-awarded by…

July 16, 2024