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Graduate School is Hard. So is Fatherhood. Meet the Grad Student Dads Mastering Both

João Bevilaqua Basto (EMBA’26), a dad in the McDonough School of Business’ Executive MBA program, feels embraced by his colleagues at Georgetown. He knows many student…

June 13, 2025

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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and Culture at Georgetown

Georgetown joins the nation in celebrating Pride Month, honoring the legacies, accomplishments and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community to Georgetown and the world at.…

June 2, 2025

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Sam Bass (GRA’25) on Global Learning, Career Preparation, and the Power of Community

Sam Bass (GRA’25) made the most of his time in Georgetown’s M.S. in Global Real Assets (GRA) program, whether connecting with Nordic real estate leaders in Stockholm or…

May 22, 2025

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The Class of 2025 Graduates From Georgetown

For seniors like Julien Sims (B’25), the moment is bittersweet. He’s ready to enter the workforce and leave behind 15-page papers. At the same time, he understands the…

May 20, 2025

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‘Have a Passion’ and ‘Never Give Up:’ Michael Psaros’ (B’89) Advice to McDonough’s Undergraduate Class of 2025

This year’s keynote address for the undergraduate commencement ceremony was delivered by Michael Psaros (B’89), co-founder and co-managing partner of KPS Capital Partners,, …

May 17, 2025

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Ajay Banga To Graduates: Seize Luck, Chase Curiosity, and Lead with Decency

Ajaypal Banga, president of the World Bank Group, delivered the commencement address for graduate students in Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business Class of.…

May 16, 2025

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Undergraduate Class of 2025 Honored During Tropaia Ceremony

Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business recognized its undergraduate students graduating with honors during the school’s annual.…

May 16, 2025

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Cecilia Rios (ESM’25) on Transforming Early Environmental Curiosity into a Career in Corporate Sustainability Strategy

As the spring semester comes to a close, Georgetown McDonough is pleased to commemorate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting several of…

May 16, 2025

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From Child Actress to Private Equity: Kelly Grace Richardson (B’25) Uses Storytelling to Shape the Future of Finance

Kelly Grace Richardson (B’25) didn’t take the typical route to Georgetown, or to private equity. Before stepping onto the Hilltop with ambitions to pursue a career in, …

May 15, 2025

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A Passionate Professional Journey: Lifelong Connections in Georgetown’s Executive MBA Program

When Brian O’Connor (EMBA’25) and Sheila Taheri (EMBA’25) decided to pursue an Executive MBA at Georgetown McDonough, they were focused on building a successful future –…

May 15, 2025