August 7, 2025Internships are an important aspect of higher education. At the Schar School, longstanding relationships with key institutions and decisionmakers can lead to fulfilling careers. Here’s a personal internship story, as told by Dean Mark J. Rozell.
August 6, 2025Former Virginia governor Robert (Bob) McDonnell is now a Schar School Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice. See what the veteran politician brings to the classroom and public forums.
July 31, 2025A new study led by Schar School faculty uncovers a troubling trend: some lawmakers face disproportionate challenges in effectively representing their constituents. What can be done to address these barriers?
July 29, 2025Here is your chance to sign up for courses taught by rock star professors and practitioners—a sitting judge and a former governor, for instance—in classes you can only find at the Schar School.-
July 28, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: July 21 to 25, 2025.
July 24, 2025A study-abroad trip to Cyprus took students into the heart of Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics. See who they met and what they learned on their visit to the island nation.-
July 21, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: July 14 to 18, 2025.
July 21, 2025A first-ever conference convened by the Schar School’s Tauheeda Yasin brought together dozens of leaders from regional safety and law enforcement agencies to discuss how best to protect the public. Bottom line: More cooperation is called for.
July 17, 2025Careers in space policy are lifting off. Aerospace veteran and Schar School graduate Hina Kazmi introduces a new course in space policy that takes graduate degrees to an elevated level in a burgeoning field of study.
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 14, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: June 23 to July 11, 2025.
