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GU Politics Reflects on Transformative Inaugural Year

By Taylor Harding April 15, 2016

As the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service approaches the end of its inaugural year on campus, its leaders, fellows and student participants reflect on the institute’s accomplishments...

Senator Tim Scott Discusses Future of Republican Party

By Giovanna Azevedo April 12, 2016

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discussed his upbringing and the future of the Republican Party, both within the context of the 2016 election and beyond, at an event hosted by the Georgetown University Institute...

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First Lady Chiefs of Staff spoke on the evolving role of the presidents spouse at a GU Politics event on Wednesday.

First Lady Chiefs of Staff Discuss Evolving Role

By Haley Snyder April 1, 2016

Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service welcomed three Chiefs of Staff from the Office of the First Lady, along with ABC News contributor Claire Shipman, to discuss the evolving...

O’Malley Talks Presidential Campaign, Political Strategy

By Taylor Harding March 27, 2016

Former 2016 Democratic presidential candidate and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke on his campaign and career — and played some guitar — with Huffington Post Senior Politics Editor Sam Stein...

Santorum Talks Political Career, Liberal Culture

By William Zhu March 22, 2016

Former Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) discussed his experiences running for president and his views on liberal values at an event hosted by the Georgetown Institute of...

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Former Hewlett-Packard Executive Officer Carly Fiorina discussed her bid for the 2016 presidential nomination as part of the GU Politics series “Reflections on Running” March 15.

Fiorina Talks Presidential Campaign, Future Plans

By Ian Harkness March 18, 2016

Carly Fiorina, former chief executive officer of tech giant Hewlett-Packard, spoke about her recent presidential campaign Tuesday night in the Fischer Colloquium as part of Georgetown Institute of Politics...

Students Register for Presidential Primaries

By Ian Harkness February 19, 2016

Georgetown students hailing from states around the country registered to vote by way of absentee ballots in anticipation of upcoming presidential primaries at a voter registration drive called GU Votes:...

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Associated Press White House Correspondent Nedra Pickler, center, moderated a discussion on the Iowa caucus with former Deputy White House Political Directors Sara Fagen, left, and Patrick Dillon

Clinton, Rubio Win in Mock Iowa Caucus

By Lisa Burgoa January 29, 2016

The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted a simulation of the upcoming Feb. 1 Iowa caucus that culminated with victories for Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and former Secretary of State Hillary...

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic presidential candidate, addressed a Gaston Hall audience that could not accommodate all who started lining up before 6 a.m. Thursday.

Sanders Campaign Comes to Gaston

By Toby Hung November 20, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) delivered this election season’s first candidate address in Gaston Hall yesterday, where he defined democratic socialism as economic security...

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Margie Omero and Kristen Soltis Anderson, co-hosts of “The Pollsters” podcast, were the first speakers for the Institute of Politics and Public Service’s new Women and Politics series, which began Nov. 9.

Women and Politics Series Debuts

By Ian Scoville November 20, 2015

The Institute of Politics and Public Service launched its Women and Politics speaker series, set to run throughout the election cycle and host speakers from professions including political operations...

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The Institute of Politics and Public Service and the Independent Journal hosted “Hack the Debate,” a competition aimed to increase voter engagement in political debates in the Healey Family Student Center on Nov. 8. Developers from Mic.com won for their “DebateMate” mobile-friendly site.

IPPS Hackathon Examines Voter Engagement

By Caroline Welch November 10, 2015

Students, graduates and working professionals from the Washington, D.C. area and beyond gathered for a daylong innovation competition focused on creating technological accessories for presidential...

IPPS Mentorship Program Promotes Networking

By Charlotte Allen November 6, 2015

The Institute of Politics and Public Service launched a mentorship program to connect Georgetown students with working professionals from fields including government, advocacy, consulting, journalism and...

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