July 16, 2025She spends her days helping Schar School students navigate the material and tools of the George Mason University Libraries. But what happens when the librarian becomes a student herself? Read Lorena Jordan’s firsthand perspective as she flips the script.
July 14, 2025The NEW Leadership ® Virginia program introduces undergraduates from around the state to women in prominent positions in government and business. See who this year’s cohort met and how they found inspiration in hearing their stories.
July 10, 2025Charles E. Kieffer is this year’s Paul L. Posner Federal Budgeting Career Legacy Award winner. Read about his accomplishments and why he was honored with an award named for the late Schar School professor.
July 7, 2025When a major Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence needed a new leader, they turned to a Schar School alum. Meet Whitney Woods and see how her George Mason University degree inspired her to pursue public service.
South of the Border, Deep in Policy: Study-Abroad Students Tackle U.S.-Mexico Relations in the FieldJuly 7, 2025A weeklong study-abroad visit to Mexico brought the theories of classwork to life for Schar School students. See where they visited, who they met, and what they learned.
June 18, 2025In advance of her keynote speech at a major international security conference next week, Schar School Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera shares her thoughts on the state of the security world.
June 16, 2025The Schar School hosted a daylong symposium that brought counterterrorism experts to the stage, including a few from George Mason University. See who was involved and what was said.
June 11, 2025After interning and working at key institutions in Washington, D.C., Schar School master’s graduate Brandon Ledford discovered local government was a more satisfying alternative. He says others could as well.
June 5, 2025Work has begun on research intended to reveal hidden financial systems and geopolitical forces that, in effect, weaponize corruption. Read more about Distinguished University Professor Janine Wedel’s latest project and who stands to benefit—and not—from her investigation.
May 28, 2025In just five years, the Schar School’s immersive Learning Communities program has expanded from a single cohort of first-year government majors to four vibrant communities, now also serving students passionate about the intersection of law and politics, as well as international policy. See what is driving the success of the programs and the students.
