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Senior partner at KPMG, Ricardo Deflin, receives an award at the Virginia Hospital Center for being one of its most inspiring patients during his road to recovery.

Jesuit Values

Beyond the Boardroom: How Shared Values Guided a KPMG Leader Through Crisis

There are moments in business when the impact stretches far beyond the constraints of the boardroom and reveals the humanity in all of us.

February 12, 2025

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Events

Business of Health Convenes Alumni to Explore Investment and Innovation in Life Sciences in New York City

The Business of Health Initiative at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, in partnership with Hoyas in Health and the Georgetown Alumni Club of Metro New York, hosted a panel discussion…

November 8, 2024

Alumni

Beyond Business: The Bridge Builder

Jerome Smalls has spent his adult life building bridges to connect youth to their communities.

November 6, 2024

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Alumni

Spinning Gold: How Max Durovic (B’05, MBA’10) Turned Sign Spinning into a Guerrilla Marketing Empire — and a Cultural Phenomenon

Tyler Cartwright’s winning performance in February’s World Sign Spinning championship had the physicality of a gymnastics floor routine mixed with the precision of high-art juggling and the…

October 24, 2024

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Alumni

Power Players: How McDonough Alumni Are Electrifying the Energy Revolution

Mujinga Mwamufiya (MBA’04) got her start in the energy sector in the late ’90s, transitioning over the years from oil refineries with Sunoco to her current role as vice president of strategic…

November 6, 2024

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Alumni

Finding Peace in Science: Karen Guggenheim (EMBA’15) and the Happiness Movement

After Karen Guggenheim lost her husband unexpectedly, she had a choice to make: spend her life grieving her love or choose to live a happy life after trauma. She chose to be happy and helped lead a global movement focused on wellbeing in the process.

November 6, 2024

Extra Credit: How Spotify Uses AI to Predict Your Favorite Song

In this installment of our Extra Credit series, Adjunct Faculty Michael Rossetti breaks down how Spotify uses artificial intelligence to predict your favorite song and what AI means for the future of the music industry.

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Research Insights

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Research and Insights

Office Hours: The Power of Influencer Marketing During the Holiday Season

As consumers rush to find the perfect gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list, influencer marketing takes center stage as a key strategy for brands to connect with audiences authentically.…

December 16, 2024

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Research and Insights

The Death of In-Person Shopping? Georgetown Professors Weigh In on Consumer Behavior and Sustainability this Cyber Monday

Luc Wathieu, professor of marketing, and Vishal Agrawal, co-academic director of the M.S. in environment and sustainability management program, share their perspectives on buying habits, consumer behaviors and practical applications for sustainable shopping this time of year.

December 2, 2024

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Research and Insights

Research Shows This Smart Money Habit Can Revolutionize Your Personal Finances

Can overthinking your finances jeopardize your financial future? Simon Blanchard, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor and Dean’s Professor, explains his latest research on the money habit that can change your finances for the better.

November 27, 2024

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Student Experience

Empowering Global Voices: Dumi Mabhena (MBA‘24) Draws from Life Experiences and Setbacks to Launch Startup

Dumi Mabhena (MBA’24) never planned to live in America. Born in Zimbabwe, Mabhena considers himself a global citizen and has lived in five different countries – including South Africa, Canada, and…

May 13, 2024

Research and Insights

New Book Cracks the Corporate Code and Empowers Professionals to Lead with Authenticity

Starting a new job can be an exciting time in a person’s career, but it also comes with its own challenges. From discovering the complexities of a new role to building relationships with coworkers…

June 5, 2024

Alumni

Beyond Business: The Bridge Builder

Jerome Smalls has spent his adult life building bridges to connect youth to their communities.

November 6, 2024

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