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Celebrating Earth Month

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Three people on Lohrfink stage at Georgetown Sustainability Summit

Events, News Story

Can Supply Chains Be Resilient and Sustainable? Georgetown Tackles this Question at Sustainability Summit

Explore insights from global leaders across private equity, consumer goods, retail, automotive, and nonprofit sectors on the future of supply chain sustainability.

February 13, 2026

An illustration depicting the world in a shopping cart with other green items for a research column about eco-friendly products and global environmental standards.

Alumni, Research and Insights

Buying and Selling: Green Havens

As the global trade of eco-friendly products grows, new research shows companies aren’t chasing pollution havens — they’re seeking stricter environmental standards to back up their green…

November 28, 2025

MS-ESM students in Greece

Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience

MS-ESM Students Tackle Sustainability Projects Through Partnerships With Earth Commons Greece

The Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) program at Georgetown University recently strengthened its global reach through the Earth Commons Institute for…

December 10, 2024

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
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

Winter storm in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Research and Insights

Severe Winter Weather, Data Centers and Your Electric Bill: What You Need to Know

Why has electricity gotten so expensive this winter? It’s complicated, said Safak Yucel, associate professor and associate director at the Business of Sustainability Initiative in the McDonough School of Business.

February 2, 2026

Handshake between a human and robot hand.

Research and Insights

Office Hours: Is AI the Future of Talent Acquisition?

Jason Schloetzer, associate professor and area chair of accounting and business law at Georgetown McDonough, explains how AI is transforming hiring, what it means for job seekers and employers, and how frameworks for oversight may help ensure accountability.

October 27, 2025

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

Undergraduate students in the Class of 2025 at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business

Career

McDonough Undergraduates Report Record Salaries After Graduation

The undergraduate Class of 2025 at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business reported strong employment results following graduation in May, reflecting students’ preparation for a…

February 4, 2026