10 Years Of GU Politics
In June 2015, Executive Director Mo Elleithee (SFS’94) announced he was forming an Institute of Politics and Public Service at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. As we look back on a decade of GU Politics and look forward to the next 10 years, we have been reflecting on our slogan: Public service is a good thing. Politics can be, too.
Over the past decade, we’ve had…
…and we’ve become known as a hub of political connection in Washington where people have productive conversations and learn from one another’s viewpoints.
10 Years of Dialogue
It may feel like people in Washington don’t talk to each other anymore. But here, we do. For 10 years, GU Politics has been giving students the chance to hear, share, respect and question different viewpoints, proving that ideological diversity and dialogue can still thrive in DC.
Highlights of the Past 10 Years
10th Anniversary Alumni Spotlights
After Max Magid (C’19) had been involved with GU Politics for a few years, he decided to start a new student-run publication focused on promoting a better understanding…
Meg DiMartino (C’16) was a rising senior when Executive Director Mo Elleithee announced he was founding an Institute of Politics…
Meet the Fall 2025 GU Politics Fellows
Our 10th Anniversary Fellows Class includes Jamelle Bouie, Laphonza Butler, Rob Flaherty, Mark Green, Amy Howe, and Scott Jennings.
Rewind: Check out our 5th Anniversary Video
I’m particularly grateful to Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service for organizing a place where people can come together and celebrate respect for every American of every viewpoint.
– Former Vice President Mike Pence
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