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Student Experience
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, LP, one of the world’s leading private equity firms with over $21 billion of assets under management.
May 17, 2025
Student Experience
Ajay Banga To Graduates: Seize Luck, Chase Curiosity, and Lead with Decency
May 16, 2025
Celebrating the Class of 2025
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Student Experience
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 finance, she spent five years as a child actress.
May 15, 2025
Student Experience
Mac Johnson (MBA’25): Creating Impact Through Leadership and Service
For Mac Johnson (MBA’25), pursuing an MBA at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business was about far more than academic achievement. It was a transformative journey rooted in purpose, leadership, and service.
May 14, 2025
Student Experience
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 – one they did not imagine they would share together.
May 15, 2025
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Daniel Ostroff (B’76) has spent an entire career telling stories. His latest project takes him behind prison walls to explore a surprising trend.
May 27, 2025
Alumni
The world could use more fish—but it isn’t getting any more oceans. Entrepreneur Doug Grant (MBA’16) thinks cultivated seafood could offer the answer.
May 27, 2025
Alumni, Leadership
While C-suite executives may have reached the pinnacle of their careers, they are also shouldering immense mental and emotional pressure. We asked mental health experts and career coaches for advice on how to support leaders.
May 27, 2025
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Admissions
Hoya Highlight: Get to Know the Georgetown Africa Business Alliance (GABA)
With a student body made up of 49% international students representing over 40 countries, the Georgetown Full-time MBA program takes pride in its diverse community of global perspectives.
April 14, 2025
Admissions
MBA Application Tip: Preparing Your Video Essay
The video essay is your chance to showcase your personality, unique qualities, and the value you would bring to the class cohort.
March 24, 2025
Admissions, Student Experience
Five exceptional applicants to the M.S in Global Real Assets (MS-GRA) program will receive a 50% merit-based tuition scholarship, in addition to a personalized, one-on-one mentorship opportunity to support their graduate education and career development.
March 18, 2025
Extra Credit: Leadership Lessons from This Year’s Blockbuster Movies
Bob Bies, professor of management, breaks down leadership lessons from Wicked, Inside Out 2, and other beloved movies of 2024 during his annual “Bobscars.”
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Gamification has been an engagement tool used by companies for years. Simon Blanchard, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor and Dean’s Professor of Marketing, had questions about its short-term vs. long-term use, as well as the ethical considerations raised by incentivizing certain behaviors.
April 22, 2025
Research and Insights
Americans Love Iced Coffee. A Marketing Professor Explains Why.
One of the most significant drivers of this trend is age, said Wendy Zajack, adjunct faculty at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the faculty director of the Integrated Marketing Communications and Design Management Communications programs in the School of Continuing Studies.
June 4, 2025
Research and Insights
Office Hours: Anita Rao on How Voluntary Food Labels Impact Consumer Behavior
Consumers often rely on food labels to make informed decisions about the products they purchase. While some labeling standards are regulated by policymakers, many claims remain voluntary.
March 20, 2025
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Alumni
The CEO of Deloitte Consulting’s Side Hustle: Broadcasting Georgetown Soccer
Dan Helfrich (MBA’99) is the U.S. CEO of Deloitte Consulting. But every fall, no matter his schedule, he carves out time to call men’s soccer games for his alma mater.
December 6, 2024
Events
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