Archive:Announcements

• 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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• Veterans Day 2022: Stories from GUMC Student Veterans

  Georgetown University is home to over 1,200 military-connected students, including current service members, veterans and military families. On Veterans Day — and throughout the year — we honor their

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• My Scars Tell A Story: Major Thomas Schueman (G’19) on His English Degree, New Memoir and Military Service

  For seven years, Thomas Schueman (G’19) worked to help his friend, an Afghan interpreter who served alongside him in Afghanistan, secure a U.S. visa and leave the country. His friend, Zainullah Zaki,

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• Rising the ranks: An Army officer’s journey from McCourt to the Pentagon

  McCourt student and active duty officer Kevin Marks (MPM’23) shares the evolution of his military career, what drives his passion for service and how he is preparing to work in the U.S. Department of

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• McCourt School student publishes novel inspired by military service and struggles with mental health

  U.S. Army Officer Anthony Williams Jr. (MPM‘22) is using his platform to advocate for mental health, helping young adults navigate their journey of self-discovery.

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• On a mission: An Army veteran and Newmark Scholar is taking on the policy world

  Lauren Augustine (MPM‘22) brings military expertise and nearly a decade of government affairs experience to McCourt. Now, she’s dreaming of policymaking at the highest level, and there’s no stopping

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