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Ron Klain Talks Trust in Government

Ron Klain Talks Trust in Government

By Evie Steele September 7, 2023

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain (CAS ’83) discussed mistrust in American politics and his role in the Biden administration during a visit to campus to speak with students. Klain, who...

Biden Administration Chiefs of Staff Recall Student Experiences at Georgetown, Discuss Challenges Facing Nation

Biden Administration Chiefs of Staff Recall Student Experiences at Georgetown, Discuss Challenges Facing Nation

By Kelly Anderson April 29, 2021

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain (CAS ’83) and Chief of Staff to the Vice President Harina Flournoy (CAS ’78, LAW ’84) reflected on President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office and how their...

Sixteen Georgetown Law Faculty and Graduates Appointed to Biden Administration

Sixteen Georgetown Law Faculty and Graduates Appointed to Biden Administration

By Jemima Denham January 27, 2021

Twelve Georgetown University Law Center graduates and four faculty members have been tapped to serve in President Joe Biden’s administration.  These 16 add to the list of Georgetown community...

DANIEL SMITH/THE HOYA | President-elected Joseph R. Biden selected several Georgetown faculty and alumni to serve as advisors and members of agency review teams as his administration prepares for a smooth transition of power.

Georgetown Faculty and Graduates Appointed to Key Positions on Biden Team

By Giulia Testa November 13, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden named several Georgetown University faculty and graduates to serve as advisers or to play prominent roles in his administration this week, including his new chief of staff. DANIEL...

Panel Calls for Transparency, Strong Leadership During COVID-19 Pandemic

Panel Calls for Transparency, Strong Leadership During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Annalise Myre March 23, 2020

Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic requires decisive and coordinated leadership, a panel of public health and political experts said during a virtual Zoom forum March 19. COVID-19, a respiratory disease...

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Adjunct professor Ron Klain, pictured in Gaston Hall in November 2013, ended his term as “Ebola czar” on Feb. 13. He will return to Georgetown.

After 130 Days, Klain Ends Ebola Czar Term

By Kelsey Quackenbush March 6, 2015

Adjunct professor Ron Klain (CAS ’83) concluded his 130-day appointment as the White House’s Ebola response coordinator Feb. 13, having directed the United States’ reaction to the outbreak both...

SNL Takes a Jab at Ebola Czar Ron Klain

‘SNL’ Takes a Jab at Ebola Czar Ron Klain

By Ian Tice and Ian Tice October 26, 2014

This week's "Saturday Night Live" cold open mocked President Barack Obama and his administration's response to the Ebola crisis, including a special appearance from his newly appointed "Ebola czar." Adjunct...

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Strategist Takes Over Klain’s Seminar

By Suzanne Monyak October 24, 2014

John Neffinger, media and communications strategist, will take over Ron Klain’s (CAS ’83) government seminar "Presidential Debates," after Klain was appointed the U.S. Ebola czar by President Obama. "I’d...

Klain Appointed Ebola Czar

By Suzanne Monyak October 21, 2014

President Barack Obama appointed Georgetown University adjunct professor Ron Klain (CAS ’83) to head the United States’ response to the Ebola outbreak Friday, affecting his role on campus this semester. "When...

Klain to Coordinate US Ebola Response

By Suzanne Monyak October 17, 2014

Adjunct professor Ron Klain (CAS '83) will coordinate the United States’ response to Ebola, according to media reports Friday morning. As "Ebola czar," Klain will be responsible for federal response...

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Spacey, Klain Talk Ethics

By Braden McDonald November 5, 2013

Actor Kevin Spacey and Ron Klain (CAS ’83), former chief of staff to Vice Presidents Al Gore and Joe Biden, roused a packed Gaston Hall on Monday evening in a discussion about ethics in politics. Most...

Obama Taps Alum for Chief of Staff

By Ted Murphy January 29, 2013

President Obama announced the selection of Georgetown alumnus Denis McDonough on Jan. 25 to serve as his fifth White House chief of staff. As the position does not require Senate confirmation, McDonough...

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