Phillip L. Swagel ’87 became the 10th Director of the Congressional Budget Office on June 3, 2019, and on July 27, 2023, he was appointed to a second term in office. Previously, he was a professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and the Milken…
A reception and reflection on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop,” which he delivered on April 3, the day before his assassination. Following a screening of the speech, a panel will discuss Dr. King's economic vision and its relevance for our moment. In partnership with…
Delving into domestic and international contexts, this panel will explore how adaptive sports function not only as a means of physical rehabilitation, but also as a transformative tool for empowerment, community cohesion, and advocacy. Moderator: Derek HootFirst-year Master in Public Affairs (SPIA). With ICRC, provided virtual…
Please join us for a wide-ranging conversation about the philosophical and political stakes of academic neutrality, academic activism, and academic freedom - and the ways in which they intersect. Numerous peer institutions have recently adopted neutrality policies, which prohibit universities from adopting positions on…
Dr. Adriana D. Kugler took office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on September 13, 2023, to fill an unexpired term ending January 31, 2026. Prior to her appointment at the Board, Dr. Kugler served as the U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank Group. She is on leave from Georgetown…
