McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

05/20/2025

05/17/2025

What an incredible day celebrating McCourt's graduates!

At the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist, a longtime political journalist and member of the GU Politics Advisory Board, charged the Class of 2025 to step into their roles as policy leaders and become peacemakers.

"You have what it takes to solve the greatest policy problems of our time," said Feist. “You are the best of the best. Trained in Washington, DC, at one of the finest universities in the world. The need for your passion and skills is bigger than ever.”

Congratulations Hoyas — we can't wait to witness the positive change you will create. 🎉

📸: Rafael Suanes and Phil Humnicky

05/12/2025

Varun Hollabbi’s (MPM’25) time at the McCourt School exemplifies the ethos of public service—rooted in policy, powered by community and driven by purpose.

As an active duty major in the U.S. Army, the Bradley Fellow brought nearly a decade of military service to McCourt, along with a clear mission to immerse himself in policymaking at the intersection of defense, technology and local community engagement.

“In the military, uniting soldiers from across the country means helping them understand how they fit into the collective mission,” he explains. “At the McCourt School, it’s the same—helping students connect with their purpose in policy.”

Varun Hollabi (MPM’25) arrived at the McCourt School with nearly a decade of military service and a fierce commitment to public service.

05/08/2025

Carole Gresenz, a current Georgetown professor who studies health economics, will lead the McCourt School of Public Policy.

05/05/2025

The McCourt School is honored to welcome Sam Feist (L’99), CEO of C-SPAN, as our 2025 Commencement Speaker! Bringing decades of experience in political journalism, Feist's remarks will explore the importance of bridging political divides and fostering civic dialogue.

Join us on Georgetown University's Hilltop Campus on Thursday, May 15, at 6:00 PM: https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/c-span-ceo-georgetown-law-alum-to-deliver-mccourt-school-commencement-address/

05/01/2025

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04/30/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Public Policy Challenge winners, A.C.C.E.S.S. - DC!

In their winning proposal, team members Nina Bachich (MPP’26), Ethan Bose (MPP’26) and Demi Tomasides (MPP’26) reimagined the DC public school system’s emergency response plan, earning a $3,000 scholarship prize.

Learn how the team’s shared passion and countless hours of collaboration led to an award-winning proposal:

The 2025 Public Policy Challenge winners reimagined the DC public school system’s emergency response plan, last updated in 2009.

04/22/2025

Curious about Georgetown University’s expanding Capitol Campus? Learn how McCourt's changemakers are positioned for an even deeper impact in the heart of DC:

The Capitol Campus offers experiential and immersive learning opportunities, dynamic new spaces, and partnerships that are only possible at Georgetown.

04/15/2025

Ready to elevate your impact in public policy? The McCourt School's Executive Master of Policy Leadership offers a dynamic, 30-credit curriculum for seasoned professionals with at least 10 years of experience. Discover how it integrates theory and practice in the heart of DC with Teaching Professor and Faculty Director Dr. Chloe Schwenke:
https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/executive-master-policy-leadership/

04/08/2025

The McCourt School’s Evidence for Justice Lab (E4J Lab) is on a mission: address critical societal challenges from police recruitment and retention to public safety.

Founded by Assistant Professor Andrea M. Headley, the new initiative expands on the central premise of Headley’s research to identify policies and practices that promote safety and justice for all, especially historically marginalized groups.

Discover more about the lab and its dedicated interdisciplinary team, including Lab Manager Vinuri Dissanayake (MPP’25) and Research Assistant Tyler Johnson (MPP’25):

The Evidence for Justice Lab at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy aspires to address critical social challenges.

04/01/2025

Meet the 2025 Georgetown Public Policy Challenge Finalists! Five teams, selected from a record 50 applications, will present innovative DC policy solutions on April 11. Members of the
Georgetown University community are invited to attend:
https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/georgetown-public-policy-challenge-finalists-2025/