The Master of Science in Foreign Service Program is delighted to announce the program’s fourth recipient of the Africa Scholarship Deborah Ofori. Deborah joins us from Ghana. Since 2014, MSFS has been recruiting talented students through the Africa Scholarship Program, in order to expand the outreach to skillful students and strengthen the diverse student body at Georgetown University. Read More
The Master of Science in Foreign Service Program is delighted to announce the 2017 SoldierStrong Scholarship Recipient, Navy Lieutenant Mikel Rodriguez. Mikel, a Naval Academy graduate, has a warfare designation of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Officer, and has over 3 years of international experience including deployments to Afghanistan. Read More
Ambassador McEldowney has had a distinguished career as a leader in foreign affairs training, a senior policy advisor and a high profile diplomat. Most recently, she served as the Director of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), the premier foreign affairs training provider for the U.S. Government. Read More
As we welcome Ambassador Nancy McEldowney as Director of the Master of Science in Foreign Service program on July 1, it is time to give thanks to Tony Arend, and wish him well in his endeavors as Senior Associate Dean of Graduate and Faculty Affairs in the School of Foreign Service. Read More
On February 4, 2017, the Georgetown McDonough School of Business and the Walsh School of Foreign Service’s African Studies Program hosted the second annual Georgetown Africa Business Conference, titled A Time for Ownership: The Future of Business and Governance in Africa. Branded as #GTABC, the conference brings together over thirty sector leaders across Africa to speak about the development of various industries, serving to showcase the growth and impact of a wide range of sectors across the continent. Read More
Simegnish “Lily” Mengesha, a political refugee and exiled journalist from Ethiopia, came to MSFS this past year seeking an environment of inclusivity and diversity, an opportunity for intellectual growth, and a path towards making the world a better place. Read More
On Friday, December 12th, several MSFS students visited DC-based startup incubator 1776. Founded through a generous grant from the DC government under then mayor Vincent Gray, 1776 provides working space, mentorship, and funding opportunities for innovators focusing on leveraging entrepreneurship to address policy gaps in education, smart cities, health, transportation, energy, fintech, and cybersecurity. Read More
Mr. Carpenter serves as Senior Principal, Global Practice Leader at Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). As an international development practitioner, he works with government officials and local consultants in developing countries to improve the quality of services government provides to citizens, especially in the field of public financial management and accountability. “I am most proud of the tangible impact I have had over the years working on various projects: streamlining processes for businesses and citizens, combating corruption, and addressing citizen needs,” he said. Read More
Ms. Fike currently manages the China portfolio at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) which focuses on connecting U.S. companies to infrastructure development opportunities in emerging markets. She says that it is incredibly rewarding to work on “win-win” activities such as helping to create jobs for U.S. firms while also helping China develop clean energy and advanced transportation solutions. Read More
One of the MSFS program's foundational elements is a commitment to service. Yet in the midst of classes, internships, and exams, we don't always get the chance to engage in direct service and remind ourselves of one of the reasons why we are committed to the career paths we've chosen. This is why participating in Big Buddies is such a gift. Read More
