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Georgetown MBA Class of 2026 at their annual awards gala

Student Experience

MBA Class of 2026 Celebrated for Leadership, Service, and Academic Excellence at Annual Awards Gala

Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business honored the MBA Class of 2026 during the annual MBA Awards Gala, recognizing graduates who made exceptional contributions to the school and broader MBA…

May 28, 2026

Tom Brady speaks at Georgetown commencement on May 16

Student Experience

‘I Never, Ever Quit’: Tom Brady’s Graduation Speech at Georgetown

On May 16, Tom Brady stood on a graduation stage and spoke to undergraduates in the McDonough School of Business.

May 18, 2026

Tom Brady, commencement speaker for the Class of 2026, addresses the graduates

Student Experience

Tom Brady to Graduates: When the Odds Are Against You, Keep Fighting

When the odds are stacked against you, resilience, preparation, and perseverance matter more than certainty. That was the message shared by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady during his…

May 16, 2026

Admissions Blog

Blog Archive
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Admissions

How Georgetown’s Environment and Sustainability Management Program Supports Careers in Energy and Sustainability

Margaret Benson (ESM’26) Georgetown University’s Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) program helps students connect environmental science, data analysis, and business to address…

July 13, 2026

IBP Class of 2026 at NATO during one of their global residencies

Admissions

New IBP Cohort Brings International Experience and Cross-Sector Expertise

The M.A. in International Business and Policy (IBP) program welcomed a new cohort of professionals this spring, bringing together students with experience across government, business, and…

June 8, 2026

Georgetown MBA graduate celebration during commencement on campus

Admissions

Is College Still Worth It?

What the data shows about long-term value, and how Georgetown McDonough develops leaders to pursue what matters. Key Takeaways Public confidence in higher education has declined as costs rise…

February 26, 2026

Staying Ahead of AI

Interested in how students can stay one step ahead of AI? Nick Lovegrove, an expert in management and the intersection between AI and business, explains and offers three skills to hone.

Research Insights

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Research and Insights

Office Hours: Understanding AI’s Impact on Sustainable Energy

As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, concerns are growing about its environmental impact — and particularly, the electricity required to power data centers. Critics warn that…

April 14, 2026

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Research and Insights

Is Plate Waste Eating Profit Margins? Research Insights into Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

At a time when rising food costs, shifting consumer appetites, and mounting sustainability pressures are converging on the restaurant industry, research reveals that one of the most overlooked…

March 2, 2026

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Research and Insights

Research Offers Insight for Navigating the Global Supply Chain in a Post-Pandemic World 

Shiliang (John) Cui, professor of operations and analytics, and Ricardo Ernst, Baratta Chair in Global Business and professor of operations and global supply chains, explore how the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain in a recently published paper.

December 11, 2025

Jerry Palotta, author and alumnus of Georgetown McDonough

Alumni

Six Degrees: From Bedtime to Bestseller

Jerry Pallotta’s (B’75) path from the Hilltop to becoming one of America’s most prolific children’s authors is rooted in family, faith, and formative connections. With more than 120…

July 10, 2026

Two headshots featuring alumna Ann Sarnoff (B'83) and student Joey Tigiani (B'26) on a blue background

Alumni

Landing the Interview: Leading with Empathy

Ann Sarnoff (B’83), former chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, reflects with Joey Trigiani (B’26) on how her Georgetown McDonough education shaped her approach to empathetic,…

July 9, 2026

Headshot of Chip Hinkel (MSF'18)

Alumni

My Shot: From the Oil Fields to Finance

Chip Hinkel (MSF’18)’s path to finance didn’t begin in a classroom. It started in the oil fields. A petroleum engineering graduate from Penn State, Hinkel launched his career with Shell,…

July 9, 2026