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Alumni

AI for All: The Promise of AI-Powered Social Change

A pioneer in mission-driven tech, Cheryl Contee explores the promise of AI, the power of diverse founders, and the possibilities of a more sustainable capitalism. Cheryl Contee …

November 28, 2025

Alumni

The Power of Me: Defining Your Personal Brand

Jennifer Dalton on the importance of personal brand. Spoiler alert: it’s a must. Jennifer Dalton (B’99, EMBA’12) grew up thinking about brand and reputation. Her…

November 28, 2025

Admissions

Record-Breaking EMBA D.C. Class Welcomes Experienced, Global Leaders

The Executive MBA D.C. (EMBA D.C.) program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business welcomed its largest cohort to date this fall with 68 students. This year’s class…

October 1, 2025

In the News

2025 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Stephanie Dobitsch, Georgetown University (McDonough)

When Stephanie Dobitsch wasn’t earning her Executive MBA at Georgetown University’s McDonough School, she served as a senior executive at the Federal Emergency Management…

August 7, 2025

Student Experience

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

Alumni

My Feed: The Power of Curiosity

Carlo Mahfouz (EMBA’20) is the author of Reality Check: In Pursuit of the Right Questions, which highlights the power of asking the right questions in both business and. …

May 27, 2025

Alumni

Landing the Interview: Taking on New Challenges: How to Be an Effective Leader – and Collaborative Teammate

Matt Shay (EMBA’11) speaks with Claudia Del Rio (B’25) about how Georgetown helped him bridge the gap between law, government affairs, and business.…

May 27, 2025

Alumni
Leadership

Trouble at the Top

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…

May 27, 2025

Student Experience

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

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 –…

May 15, 2025