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The M.A. in International Business and Policy program welcomed a new cohort of professionals this spring, bringing together students with experience across government, business, and international sectors. Learn more about this year's class: bit.ly/4ockaq6
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The NCAA transfer portal has transformed college basketball, but is it really as chaotic as it seems? In the latest Office Hours, Professor Brooks Holtom explains how player movement mirrors trends seen in modern labor markets. Read more: bit.ly/4uiLVyW

Office Hours: Is the NCAA Transfer Portal a Broken Labor Market?  - McDonough School of Business

The NCAA transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation have rapidly transformed college athletics, especially in men’s basketball. With constant roster turnover and players moving...

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“Growth doesn’t happen when you are comfortable. It happens when you are just a little bit in over your head, and you decide to rise anyway." — Essya Hanachi (B'91) Congratulations to the 995 graduate students in the Class of 2026! Read more: bit.ly/42HbSgb
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First-year MBA students recently stepped into the C-suite for the spring Executive Challenge, an immersive leadership simulation that tests how students communicate, make decisions, and lead in high-stakes business situations. Read more: bit.ly/3PaAESQ
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Congratulations to Lara Kornblut (MBA'26) for being selected as one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest MBAs from the Class of 2026! The Best and Brightest list honors the top full-time MBA graduates at top business schools worldwide. Read more: bit.ly/4wi6mxY
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With a transformational commitment from Egon (B’95) and Abby Durban (P’28), we have launched the Durban Sports Business Program to prepare undergraduate students for careers as business leaders in the rapidly growing sports industry. Learn more: bit.ly/4f3kPaT
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Undergraduate and graduate students recently traveled across nine countries and four continents to partner with multinational and regional organizations through the school’s signature Global Business Experience. Learn more: bit.ly/4f0l1HW
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Our AI, Analytics, and the Future of Work Initiative recently hosted the Five-Prompt Challenge, which challenged students to solve a real-world business case using generative AI, with a strict limit of five prompts per team. Read more: bit.ly/4cJX5Gg
The crowd at the event.

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Winners of the competition.

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Students from across Georgetown gathered for our third annual Datathon: a full-day, hands-on experience where they applied their data skills to a meaningful, real-world challenge. Over 150 students from across Georgetown joined the competition. Read more: bit.ly/4ct1iz4
Students watching from the crowd.

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Students working on their project in a breakout room.

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Winners holding their award.

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Student pointing to their data.

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We look forward to welcoming Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and Essya Hanachi (B'91), senior finance executive and former CFO, U.S. Personal Banking at Citigroup, to address the Class of 2026 at this year's commencement ceremonies. bit.ly/4mUWsOK
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The Business of Health Initiative recently convened leaders from across biotechnology, finance, and healthcare to explore how capital is allocated in this sector. Read here: bit.ly/3Qzvyj9
Michael McDonnell speaking on stage.

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From left to right: Ali Behbahani, Peter Crnkovich, Evan Seigerman, Graig Suvannavejh

ALT From left to right: Ali Behbahani, Peter Crnkovich, Evan Seigerman, Graig Suvannavejh

From left to right: Gregg Gilbert, Joseph Todisco, Chip Baird, Mitchell Chan

ALT From left to right: Gregg Gilbert, Joseph Todisco, Chip Baird, Mitchell Chan

Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak speaking on stage

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Deona “Dee” Hatley (EMBA’26) first arrived as the assistant director of fitness and wellness for campus recreation and is now pursuing her Executive MBA. She launched GU Moves, a walking challenge for staff across campuses. Read here: bit.ly/4u5UygG
Hatley in front of the Yates Field House where she used to work

ALT Hatley in front of the Yates Field House where she used to work

Hatley arrived at Georgetown in 2023 as the assistant director of Fitness & Wellness for Campus Recreation.

ALT Hatley arrived at Georgetown in 2023 as the assistant director of Fitness & Wellness for Campus Recreation.

Hatley posing in front of weights at the gym.

ALT Hatley posing in front of weights at the gym.

Hatley will graduate from Georgetown’s executive MBA program in the School of Business this spring.

ALT Hatley will graduate from Georgetown’s executive MBA program in the School of Business this spring.

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During high school, Sarah Brannigan (B'28) envisioned herself studying computer science. It wasn’t until after her college applications that she discovered a passion for business. Now, she considers McDonough to be her favorite community on campus. bit.ly/47Ycl0G
Headshot of Sarah Brannigan

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Sarah in front of the Tower Bridge in London.

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Sarah and her Kosoy Women in Business cohort.

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Congratulations to Isabelle Frangakis (B'26) and Luke Hogan (B'26) for being named in the 2026 Best and Brightest Business Majors from Poets&Quants for Undergrads! They were chosen for their impact and personifying the best of their cohorts. Read more: bit.ly/4vD9e8z
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In this month's Office Hours, Professor Şafak Yücel explains why popular narratives about AI and energy can be misleading and why renewable energy remains a key part of a resilient, affordable grid. Read more: bit.ly/4t6NMa5

Office Hours: Understanding AI’s Impact on Sustainable Energy - McDonough School of Business

As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, concerns are growing about its environmental impact — and particularly, the electricity required to power data centers. Critics warn that the...

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Georgetown McDonough is among the top 10 programs in the latest Poets&Quants undergraduate business school ranking — with a continued #2 ranking in career outcomes. Read more: bit.ly/4tqHIcy

Georgetown McDonough Places Second in Career Outcomes, Top 10 Overall in Poets&Quants Ranking -...

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business continues to be recognized among the nation’s top undergraduate business programs, placing seventh overall in the latest Poets&Quants ranking....

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Every year, Professor of Management Bob Bies hosts his annual "Bobscars" series to analyze the year’s standout films and their messages on leadership. Check out his recent article with Poets&Quants to see his winners for this year: bit.ly/41iro1v

'And The Bobscar Goes To ...' Inside This Year’s Top Leadership Films

Professor Bob Bies’s beloved 'Bobscars' returns, featuring 4 films he says offer the most compelling leadership lessons.

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Looking to hire top talent from across McDonough's undergraduate and graduate programs? Complete the form below to share any of your internship or full-time opportunities with our community of driven and talented Hoyas: bit.ly/4lQhL3q
Georgetown students walking in front of the Hariri building.

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Choosing between a Master’s in Management (MiM) and an MBA is about where you are in your professional journey. Read more in our admissions blog: bit.ly/4byGaG5
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Professor @petermjaworski, or the Plasma Professor, teaches students how to apply ethics in the business world. Outside the classroom, Jaworski has been tackling the thorny ethics and economics of global plasma collection for a decade now. Read more: bit.ly/4cLGiEp
In 2024, Jaworski presented at the European Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association conference in Athens, Greece. Photo courtesy of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association.

ALT In 2024, Jaworski presented at the European Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association conference in Athens, Greece. Photo courtesy of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association.

In 2025, Jaworski (far right) met with professors, immunologists and other plasma experts in Egypt. He received an award from the World Federation of Hemophilia while there.

ALT In 2025, Jaworski (far right) met with professors, immunologists and other plasma experts in Egypt. He received an award from the World Federation of Hemophilia while there.

Jaworski visited the blood plasma center BioLife in Vienna, Austria, in 2024.

ALT Jaworski visited the blood plasma center BioLife in Vienna, Austria, in 2024.

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