Georgetown Appointed New Head of Real Estate
The McDonough School of Business hired Kelly Nagel to oversee curricula expansion and a new undergraduate minor.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Commercial
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In Summer 2026, the Steers Center for Global Assets appointed Kelly Nagel as its new head of real estate. The appointment aims to address rising student interest in commercial real estate and infrastructure education.
Why it matters
The center is repositioning itself as a broader real assets platform to meet student demand for specialized commercial real estate coursework. This expansion will influence the academic offerings available to students preparing for careers in the asset management industry.
Kelly Nagel brings 3 years of previous experience as an adjunct professor at the McDonough School of Business to this new leadership role. The center is now tasked with developing a new real estate minor slated for launch in Spring 2027.
The players
Kelly Nagel
The new head of real estate at the Steers Center for Global Assets who previously served as an adjunct professor for three years.
McDonough School of Business
The Georgetown University business school that provides degree programs and now oversees an expanded real estate and energy curriculum.
Steers Center for Global Assets
A research and education center at Georgetown University focused on preparing students for careers in commercial real estate and asset management.
The details
As the new head of real estate, Kelly Nagel is charged with evaluating existing undergraduate and graduate curricula to determine where expansion is necessary. She will specifically identify faculty and define the content for a new real estate minor. This transition is part of a wider strategic shift to evolve the center into a comprehensive platform for real assets, including infrastructure and energy.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Kelly Nagel assumed the position of head of real estate.
September 16, 2026: The McDonough School of Business announced the appointment.
Spring 2027: The new real estate minor is scheduled to launch.
Money Landscape
This appointment follows the long-term strategic evolution of the Steers Center's curriculum expansion strategy as it shifts toward a wider real assets platform. It marks a departure from its traditional focus by incorporating infrastructure and energy into the core business school curriculum.
Students and families evaluating business school ROI should monitor the upcoming Spring 2027 minor for new opportunities in specialized asset management. Consult with academic advisors to determine how these new course offerings may align with long-term professional development goals.
The takeaway
This leadership shift signals a heightened institutional focus on the commercial real estate and energy sectors at Georgetown. Prospective students should track the Spring 2027 minor launch for potential impact on educational planning and career readiness.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hoya.
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