Buzz McClain

When national economies become tools of conflict, what’s the path forward? PhD student Vo Hoang Trinh Nguyen earned international recognition for her bold proposal. Read about her winning essay and her travels to Switzerland to deliver it.

In a major interview with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Schar School director of biodefense graduate programs Gregory Koblentz warns that new policy changes in “gain-of-function” research is confusing and hazardous. Read the interview.

Each year the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University presents awards to the top students in each undergraduate and graduate program.

A major counterterrorism conference tackles trends, tactics, and targets amid a rapidly changing international landscape. Read more about the Counterterrorism 2025 summit on June 3.

Public-private partnerships are facing challenges from artificial intelligence, a shifting federal landscape, and other issues that require informed leadership. Next week’s NextGen P3s conference provides that. Read details.

The university recognizes Associate Professor Jennifer N. Victor with not one but two 2025 awards, reflecting her efforts in mentorship and student civic engagement.

See why her professor said graduating senior Anna Garren is “one of the most sought after students I’ve ever worked with.” Spoiler: She accepted a position with defense contracting giant Leidos.

Not only is our professor featured in Marquis Who’s Who, he’s been given a lifetime achievement award by the biographical resource. See why.

A Schar School associate professor is honored by a major policy association for his leadership in guiding the public sector’s use of technology, most notably artificial intelligence. Read about Alan R. Shark’s award and his work.

Meet this year’s student speaker for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony, Duy Vu. He’s a double major from the Schar School and the Costello School of Business.