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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

Essya Hanachi addresses graduate business students at Georgetown University

Student Experience

Essya Hanachi (B’91) To Graduates: Say Yes, Take the Risk, and Rise Anyway

That is the message Essya Hanachi (B’91), a senior finance executive and former chief financial officer of the U.S. Personal Banking at Citigroup, shared with 995 graduate business students…

May 15, 2026

Admissions Blog

Blog Archive
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

Georgetown Master's in Management student speaking with the admissions team at the Capitol Campus in Washington, D.C.

Admissions

Master’s in Management vs. MBA: Which to Choose?

Choosing between a Master’s in Management (MiM) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is less about which degree is “better” and more about where you are in your professional journey. Each…

February 25, 2026

Ohm Rattanap (MBA'26) and Georgetown MBA students.

Admissions

Thailand to Washington, D.C.: Why Ohm Rattanapun Chose Georgetown McDonough’s MBA

When Ohm Rattanapun (MBA’26) began evaluating MBA programs, he was looking for more than a credential. As an international student from Thailand with a background in human capital and…

February 6, 2026

The New Rules of Super Bowl Advertising 

Georgetown McDonough marketing professors Jimmy Lynn and Ronnie Goodstein break down how brands approach the biggest advertising event of the year.

Research Insights

All Research
Image generated using artificial intelligence (OpenAI DALL·E) to illustrate sustainable data center infrastructure.

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

Plates and bowls with colorful foods that are half eaten and silverware left on a white linen-covered table

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

Ariel image of shipping containers on loading doc.

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

Georgetown waterfront

Career, Student Experience

Four Alumni with Majors That Led Them in Unexpected and Successful Directions

Early on in her internship at L’Oréal, Megan Malhame (B’15) found that her minor in classical studies set her apart. The alumna was inspired by illustrations in her mythology textbooks, and, years later, continues to bring this creativity to her day job as director of L’Oréal skincare for Walgreens.

April 14, 2026

Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 1989 at their class reunion.

Alumni

MBA Class of 1989 Turns Reunion Momentum into New Scholarship Fund

What began as a reunion celebration quickly became something more lasting for members of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 1989 – resulting in over $130,000 raised for a class memorial…

February 19, 2026

Georgetown University alumni at Business of Health Initiative event in San Francisco.

Events, News Story

Building Community and Momentum: Georgetown Alumni at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Explore reflections from Sandeep Dahiya, director of the Business of Health Initiative, on the impact and momentum of Georgetown’s alumni network prior to JPMorgan’s Healthcare Conference.

February 12, 2026