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Kristen Staples (MBA’94) has always felt a gravitational pull toward helping others. While battling thyroid cancer in 2010, that motivation turned into more of a vow. Read Staples’s full story in the spring issue of Georgetown Business Magazine: bit.ly/4k2aN8O

While C-suite leaders may have reached the pinnacle of their careers, they also are shouldering immense emotional pressure. In Georgetown Business magazine, we reached out to alumni working in mental health to offer some words of wisdom. Read more: bit.ly/4kntTXX

Our Flex MBA Global Business Experience Photo Contest has just launched! 📸 After returning from their Global Business Experiences across three continents, our students submitted photos that capture their adventures abroad. Vote by liking your favorite photo on our IG page.

Cryptocurrency is rapidly gaining prominence in financial services, and the industry needs clearer regulations. Associate prof. Vicki Wei Tang discusses insights from her research, “Financial Inclusion, Trust, and Geography of Cryptocurrency”. Read more: bit.ly/4lCEU8k

Charles Dorison, assistant professor of management, has been researching precommitment as a solution to navigating the fine line between abandoning failing projects and maintaining trust from key stakeholders. Read his recent interview about this research: bit.ly/3IdtIjV

Our seniors have returned from an incredible journey to Italy, collaborating with DOLCE&GABBANA for their Global Business Experience! 🇮🇹 ✈️ Students presented their research directly to company executives, toured flagship stores, and attended a reception hosted by the CEO.

Wendy Zajack, adjunct faculty at the McDonough School of Business, believes that communications has the ability to change lives. As part of her course, students developed an integrated marketing plan for the national nonprofit Ad Council. Read more: bit.ly/44wAx7y

Launched in 2020, Georgetown Reach provides free college consulting services for students and their families in Washington, D.C. This spring, 17 students in the inaugural cohort completed the program and are heading off to college in the fall. Read more: bit.ly/4nEGs3p

Are you making management mistakes without even knowing it? In the newest episode of our Extra Credit series, associate professor of the practice Rachel Pacheco debunks three big myths about how to be a manager: Watch the full video on our YouTube page: youtu.be/Va5C_xF6Xtg

Small Business Corps was founded on the belief that when small businesses grow, local communities thrive. Through project-based fellowships, Georgetown students empower and support small businesses in under-resourced DMV communities. Read here: bit.ly/4li9qE9

In her research, Renee Bowen (C’08) studies multi-agent interactions like a game of monopoly/chess — with the lens of players, actions & payoffs. With renewed conversations about tariffs, these international issues are more relevant than ever. Read more: bit.ly/4nbvli3

The first cohort of students in our EMBA in Dubai program recently graduated — not only a personal achievement for each graduate, but also an important milestone for the McDonough School of Business and its Dubai campus. Read more here: bit.ly/4lCd9wk

In a recent interview, Matt Shay (EMBA’11) spoke with Claudia Del Rio (B’25) about the lessons she learned on the hilltop and she applies them to her work at the National Retail Federation, from building confidence to supporting others. Read more here: bit.ly/3G9tObz

As a triple Hoya, Rebecca Bedno (SFS’92, L’96, MBA’96) holds a special place in her heart for the 8 years she spent on the Hilltop. Now SVP & chief counsel at CVS Health, she remains deeply involved. Read her full story in the Georgetown Business Magazine: bit.ly/3HDshLv

Despite meeting 30 years ago, the MBA Class of 1997 recently came together to raise $100k+ for the MBA Class of 1997 Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will support the advancement of Full-time MBA students at Georgetown. Read more: bit.ly/4e84eR1

We are excited to announce that a group of alumni recently raised more than $100,000 to establish the MBA Class of 1994 Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund to support the advancement of Full-time MBA students at Georgetown McDonough. Read more about the gift: bit.ly/4mK9xtA

Sam Bass (GRA’25) made the most of his time in Georgetown’s M.S. in Global Real Assets program, whether connecting with Nordic real estate leaders in Stockholm or sharpening his technical skills in the classroom. Read about Bass' Georgetown experience: bit.ly/4mK9n5s

As an Emmy-nominated film producer and a scholar of American architects Charles and Ray Eames, Daniel Ostroff (B’76) tells stories—both fiction and nonfiction—as honestly and as authentically as he can. Read more in Georgetown Business Magazine: bit.ly/4kwWQ42

We are thrilled to announce that the spring issue of the Georgetown Business magazine has officially launched! 📖 Read stories about the impressive alumni who make up our McDonough community, including Doug Grant (MBA'16), CEO of Atlantic Fish: bit.ly/4dT5Kq2

Before graduating from Georgetown’s M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management program last week, Cecilia Rios (ESM’25) shared how she connected her passion for the environment to impactful opportunities in the industry. Read more about her story: bit.ly/3H4dGIF