Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, AP announce debut of GOP national security and foreign policy series with 2024 GOP presidential candidates WASHINGTON – The Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy and The Associated Press today announced their national security and foreign policy series […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
On Thursday, October 9, GU Politics in partnership with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation hosted a conversation on the state of the economy with two former Secretaries of the Treasury. Jack Lew, who held the position during the Obama administration, and Steven Mnuchin, who served in the first Trump administration, talked with Associated Press Reporter […] The post Solving America’s Fiscal Challenges with Jack Lew and Steve Mnuchin appeared first on Institute of Politics and Public Service.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
On Tuesday, October 7, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service for a conversation on free speech, polarization, and his vision of the future of public service. Tillis, along with GU Politics Executive Director Mo Elleithee, talked about the changes he has seen throughout his time in Congress, how he […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
On September 10, Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service and the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Evidence for Justice Lab, hosted a panel to discuss the Trump Administration’s federalization of D.C law enforcement. Moderated by Dr. Andrea M. Headley, Faculty Director of the Evidence for Justice Lab, this panel featured D.C. Ward 6 […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
The latest Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Battleground Civility Poll shows that after the intense political rhetoric over recent months, feelings of division among voters dropped significantly. The poll, conducted by Republican pollsters from Tarrance Group and Democrat pollsters from Lake Research Partners, found that voters found President Trump to be the more […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
With the potential of a government shutdown looming over Washington, a new national poll sheds light on the challenge facing lawmakers seeking a compromise. According to the latest Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) Battleground Civility Poll, 72% of voters feel that their personal values are under attack. Voters continue to send […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Just weeks after the fall’s midterm elections, voters feel strongly that the country’s democracy is being threatened. While a lack of respect and civility in politics continues to remain an issue for voters, there’s not a lot of agreement on why Americans feel this way. According to the latest Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
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Friends – The horrific murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk yesterday was shocking and devastating. I didn’t know Charlie well, but I did know him. We met several years ago in a cable news green room, and in the years since, we had several spirited discussions. We couldn’t have been more different in our political […] The post The Violence Has to Stop appeared first on Institute of Politics and Public Service.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
The Alexis and Laurence Pelosi Endowed Internship Fund provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students from across the Georgetown community whose unique background or personal experiences, when evaluated holistically, would contribute to diversifying the field(s) of politics, public service, and/or the media. Summer 2025 Pelosi Scholar Collin Crane (JD/MPP’28) spent his summer as a […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
We are so excited to announce the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) 10th Anniversary Fellows Class: our Fall 2025 Fellows. Over the past decade, GU Politics has brought over 111 of the biggest names in politics and journalism to campus as Fellows. This semester’s class will bring decades of experience in […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Home GU Votes is a student-led initiative working to enhance the voting culture at Georgetown by simplifying the voting process, increasing turnout rates among students, and directly integrating voter registration into the university ecosystem. Thanks to these efforts, Georgetown University now makes voter registration available on “GU Experience” and also promotes voter registration through annual […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Naomi Lim (MPP’17) was a reporter in her native Australia before coming to Georgetown in 2015, wanting to cover the 2016 Presidential election and immerse herself in American politics. Now, Naomi is a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, and has held various roles at the Examiner since 2017. Before she came to Georgetown, […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the potential of a government shutdown looming over Washington, a new national poll sheds light on the challenge facing lawmakers seeking a compromise.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Now hosted by Georgetown, the Battleground Poll is a national bipartisan survey reliably measuring political opinion among registered voters for decades.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 students gathered in the ICC Auditorium to hear from U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) about his experience as an organizer and elected official, particularly as the first ever Gen Z member of Congress. Alex Grass (C’24), a member of the GU Politics Student Advisory Board, introduced Frost, expressing how he […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
On Thursday April, 11 Georgetown students filled Gaston Hall to hear former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson have a conversation about global politics and democracy with GU Politics Executive Director Mo Elleithee. Christianna Doele (SFS’24), a student associate for GU Politics, introduced the event. She emphasized the importance of engaging in conversations […]| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Office hours provide time for individual, one-on-one appointments with GU Politics Fellows. Click here to find times and schedule a meeting.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Mo Elleithee is a dynamic force in politics, higher education, and media, with a career spanning over three decades of shaping political discourse and inspiring future leaders. As the founding Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service since 2015, he’s built a vibrant hub for bipartisan dialogue in Washington, DC. Mo brings students face-to-face with top political figures and guides them through transformative experiences, like trips to national...| Institute of Politics and Public Service
WASHINGTON, DC — The latest Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Battleground Civility Poll highlights that an alarming number of Americans across party lines share a deepening fear that our very system of government is under threat, but for very different reasons.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
For our current cohort and all past GU Politics Fellows, click here to find out more info on discussion group topics, timing, and biographical info.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
Hosted in the GU Politics office Healy G-18, join a Fellow and other students for a great discussion! Refreshments and snacks are often provided.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
