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$12M from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Expands Opportunities at Georgetown McDonough
October 16th, 2019
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has invested more than $12 million in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University to suppo…
Service Leadership Awards Honor Alumni, MBA Staff for Efforts to Improve their Communities
October 11th, 2019
Leah Evert (MBA’19) channeled her cancer diagnosis into a foundation that supports cancer research. Jerome Smalls (B’19) started a social venture…
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Names 2019-2020 Entrepreneurs and Experts-in-Residence
October 9th, 2019
Georgetown Entrepreneurship, serving all of Georgetown University from the McDonough School of Business, recently named its ninth annual cohort of en…
PNC Financial Services CFO Robert Reilly Discusses Firm’s Evolution in Commercial Banking and the Importance of Change
October 4th, 2019
PNC Financial Services CFO and Executive Vice President Robert Reilly (B’87) spoke at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business about PNC’s evo…
Master of Science in Finance Program Ranked #2 in Nation
October 4th, 2019
TheBestSchools.org has ranked the Georgetown McDonough Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program 2nd in the nation. The Georgetown MSF program is av…
Undergraduates Receive Business, Leadership Opportunities through BUILD Pre-orientation Program
October 4th, 2019
A group of 34 first-year students got a head start on their business education this summer as part of the Business Undergraduates Invested in Leaders…
Matthew Cypher of Steers Center Interviews Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés about Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 3rd, 2019
At the ULI Key Leaders Breakfast held on September 19, Matthew Cypher, Atara Kaufman Professor of Real Estate and director, Steers Center for Global …
W. Matthew Kelly, CEO of JBG SMITH, Joins Steers Center for Global Real Estate as Executive-in-Residence
September 30th, 2019
The Steers Center for Global Real Estate at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, named W. Matthew Kelly, CEO and a trustee of JBG …
TIME President Keith Grossman Addresses Changing Media Landscapes, Says Paywalls Undermine Democracy
September 24th, 2019
Georgetown McDonough welcomed TIME President Keith Grossman on Sept. 11 to talk about branding and media in the digital age. The event, moderated by …
Georgetown’s Flex MBA Now Accepts Executive Assessment for Candidates with Significant Career Experience
September 16th, 2019
Starting October 1, applicants to the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Flex MBA program with seven or more years of work …
MSF Students Advise on Microfinance Lending, Economic Inequality for Namibia Nonprofit
September 13th, 2019
Students in the Master of Science in Finance program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business consulted this spring for the One Econo…
Georgetown Undergraduate Business Program Continues to be Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News
September 13th, 2019
U.S. News & World Report has listed the Georgetown McDonough Undergraduate Program 15th overall for the sixth consecutive year and…
New Faculty Bring Expertise in Fintech, Decision-Making, Diversity and Inclusion, and More
August 30th, 2019
Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business welcomed 11 new faculty for the 2019-2020 academic year. Tenured and tenure-track faculty Jennifer …
Summer Internship Spotlight: Jacob Werden (B’21), The Floor
August 29th, 2019
Each year, our students spend their summers in Washington, D.C., across the nation, and around the world working in corporate, nonprofit, and governm…
MBA Program Announces Fellowships in Entrepreneurship and Fintech
August 22nd, 2019
Two new fellowship opportunities highlight how Georgetown McDonough continues to infuse its MBA program with opportunities to gain hands-on experienc…
First-year Students Develop Election Guide App on 2020 Presidential Candidates
August 20th, 2019
Georgetown students Christopher Matrullo (B’23), Cristian Smina (B’23), and Julien Matrullo (B’23) built an app to help the public distinguish polici…
Summer Internship Spotlight: Matabe Akoachere (MSF’20), Voya
August 19th, 2019
Meet Matabe Akoachere (MSF’20) who spent her summer interning with Voya, “America’s Retirement Company,” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Executive Degree Programs Announces Launch of CIRCLE Advisory Committee
August 15th, 2019
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business announces the launch of CIRCLE, an alumni advisory committee that will work to elevate the…
Georgetown McDonough Offers AmeriCorps Award Match for Full-time and Flex MBAs
August 14th, 2019
MBA applicants to Georgetown McDonough now benefit from the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, a post-service benefit earned by individuals who …
Alumni Return to Test Leadership Communications Skills of MBAs During Executive Challenge
August 13th, 2019
Learn More About a Georgetown MBA Learn More Request Info Apply For the third year, more than 100 executive-level alumni returned…
Summer Internship Spotlight: Billy Hickmott (B’20), ESPN
August 2nd, 2019
Meet Billy Hickmott (B’20), who is spending his summer in New York City with ESPN’s brand marketing department, promoting ESPN’s non live-sports properties such as SportsCenter, 30 for 30, Fantasy Football, and more.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Adam Lorente (MSF’20), Johnson Rice & Co.
August 2nd, 2019
Meet Adam Lorente (MSF’20) who is spending his summer working as as investment banking summer analyst with Johnson Rice & Co.
Experience the Steers Center for Global Real Estate
August 2nd, 2019
Refine your craft. Develop your passion. Build relationships. Experience the Steers Center for Global Real Estate at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Hosts Ninth Annual Summer Launch Program
August 1st, 2019
Georgetown Entrepreneurship’s Summer Launch Program at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business hosted nine entrepreneurial ventures this summer in its startup incubator program.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Bianca Lopez de Victoria (MBA'20), Microsoft
July 30th, 2019
Meet Bianca Lopez de Victoria (MBA’20) who is spending her summer as a Business Program Manager at Microsoft’s HQ in Seattle, WA.
Georgetown McDonough and USAID Expand Gender Equity Program
July 22nd, 2019
As part of USAID’s Engendering Utilities initiative, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business will deliver a Gender Equity Executive Leadership Program to employees from 17 energy utilities from around the world in Amsterdam this July. The first group to complete the program in 2018 included 21 participants from companies in Georgia, Jordan, Kenya, North Macedonia, and Nigeria.
Alumnus Continues Grandmother’s Legacy of Working for the Prosperity of the Menominee Indian Tribe
July 17th, 2019
Justin Lepscier (B’08) continues his grandmother’s legacy of working for the future prosperity of the Menominee Indian Tribe.
EML Alumnus Uses Leadership Education to Direct a Marine Squadron
July 16th, 2019
Commanding Officer Bill Walker (EML’17) uses his executive leadership education to direct a Marine squadron.
EMBA Alumna Builds Successful Career Through Improvisation and Education
July 16th, 2019
Kathy Baird (EMBA’04) builds a successful career through improvisation and education.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Madeline Perez (MSF'20), PenFed Credit Union
July 9th, 2019
Meet Madeline Perez (MSF’20) who is spending her summer with PenFed Credit Union supporting their lending services team in credit analytics and risk policy, and leading a group of undergraduate interns.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Homero Soto (MBA'20), Amazon
July 8th, 2019
Meet Homero Soto (MBA’20) who is spending his summer with Amazon in their Finance Leadership Development Program.
Georgetown University Graduates Inaugural Pivot Program Cohort
July 3rd, 2019
In front of friends, family, and faculty at Georgetown University, the inaugural cohort of 15 fellows graduated on June 21 from the Pivot Program, which offers a certificate in business and entrepreneurship for Washington, D.C., residents released from local correctional facilities who show strong potential to become successful leaders and role models in their communities.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Derron Payne (B'20), Snacklins
July 2nd, 2019
Meet Derron Payne (B’20), who is spending his summer marketing Snacklins, a startup producing guilt-free, 80 calorie snacks made with fresh vegetables and spices.
Alumni Drive Innovations in How and Where We Experience Fine Art
June 29th, 2019
From galleries to museums to auctions, Georgetown alumni are innovating how and where we experience fine art.
Through Innovative Custom Programs, Georgetown McDonough Teaches Executives How to Lead Through Change
June 28th, 2019
Business leaders know this: Change is a constant. It may be the only constant in an ever-changing business environment driven by new technology, markets, and shifting regulations.
Professor Busts the Nonprofit Endowments Myth Through IRS Data Research
June 28th, 2019
Sandeep Dahiya, associate professor of finance, scoured IRS data to reveal underperforming investments by nonprofits
