Schar School of Policy and Government

Where do first-time elected leaders turn for learning the ropes of governing? The Schar School’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative teaches them not only how to govern but how to unite for the greater public good.

Schar School junior Minh-Dy Pham and senior Kalkidan Zewdu received the Partnership for Public Service Award, recognizing young leaders in federal government.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for March 11th - 15th, 2024.

A new book on China’s international strategies provides India with a blueprint for dealing with its neighbor, says the former ambassador to China, Vijay Gokhale.

Gabriella Grabovska, a member of the Schar School Jurisprudence Learning Community, describes a recent field trip to Richmond, Virginia.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for March 4th - 8th, 2024.

Meet the visiting research scholar who studies and teaches incarceration, rehabilitation, and recidivism here and abroad. And see why these issues are important to Ronit Peled-Laskov.

Schar School senior public administration major and master’s degree candidate Zayd Hamid has taken advantage of the Schar School’s location and curriculum to pursue a career in higher education.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for February 26th – March 1st

A winter study-abroad trip focuses on the political meanings of the ancient art and structures of Athens and Rome. A highlight is a visit to a museum of Greek folklore that few have heard of.