Archive: Announcements
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Veteran McCourt School alum awarded AARP Purpose Prize
Ken Falke (MPM’11), a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Special Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal community and retired master chief petty officer, is the founder and chairman of Boulder Crest Fo
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‘I Feel Invested In’: Veterans Receive Holistic Support at Georgetown
When Arthur Milhomens (B’24) and his family immigrated to the U.S. from Brazil in 2007 when he was 10 years old, he knew his family was depending on the success of him and his sister. Georgetown was
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Graduate School Expands Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans and Military-Connected Students
The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences has increased tuition benefits for veterans and military-connected students, an expansion that will cover the annual cost of full-time tuition for most graduate
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School of Nursing Graduate Will Practice Cura Personalis as a Newly Commissioned Naval Officer
Sarah Bryant (N’23) knew at a young age that she wanted to be both a nurse and naval officer. Georgetown gave her the opportunity to pursue both passions while putting into practice the Jesuit value
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James Hart (EMBA’24): Transferring Skills Between the Army and the Executive MBA program
For James Hart (EMBA’24), his military career was spent as an aviation officer in the Army where he piloted AH-64D Apache helicopters around the country and overseas. Today, Hart has used his militar
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McCourt School expands scholarships for veterans and military-connected students
A new $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for seven military-connected students, support current Newmark Scholars, and fund veterans and national securi
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Arthur Milhomens (B’24) on How the Military Helped Build Confidence and Resilience as a First Generation Student at Georgetown McDonough
Arthur Milhomens (B’24) came to Georgetown as a first generation student ready to use the skills he learned in the military to excel in his undergraduate program. Through challenges faced during his
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Ron Ruffin (EMBA‘24) on Utilizing Grit to Set Veterans Up for Success
Ron Ruffin (EMBA’24) came to Georgetown after his time in the military to explore life beyond service and continue his education in a way that would help him leverage his skills while expanding his r
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Phil Gasparovic (MSBA’23) on Taking the Leap to Pursue Graduate Education as a Military Student
Phil Gasparovic (MSBA’23) came to Georgetown McDonough with hopes to further his education for his post-military career endeavors, but he found so much more: an entire community of dedicated faculty
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Philip Busick (MBA’23) on the Decision To Pursue a Business Education After 10 Years in the Army
Philip Busick (MBA’23) came to Georgetown McDonough after nearly a decade of active-duty army service, where mentorship and conflict resolution were integral components of everyday life. Today, as an
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