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Schar School graduates are on the move! Read about Gerica Goodman, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s pick for the Virginia statehouse’s top legislative position, and other alumni finding success in leadership positions.

Schar School 2006 graduate Monika Gorzelanska, a volunteer with the alumni chapter, wrote a book about her adventurous career with USAID. See where she went and how it affected her.

Research from the Steven S. Fuller Institute—based on figures from the federal government—indicates the Washington, D.C., region lost nearly 53,000 federal jobs lost last year. The effects could be long lasting.

Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Schar School Assistant Professor Shea Holman Kilian as a member of the SCOTUS bar. The beneficiaries will be the students in the Jurisprudence Learning Community. See why.

As a principal architect of the incoming administration’s transition, Schar School Professor of Practice David Ramadan will play a pivotal role in ensuring Governor-elect Spanberger and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hashmi are fully prepared to govern from the moment they take the oath on Inauguration Day.

The Schar School hosted its flagship “15 Minutes with POTUS” competition, drawing exceptional undergraduates from universities nationwide to Mason Square for a high-pressure national security briefing simulation. Featuring distinguished judges and extensive professional development opportunities, the event highlights the school’s commitment to preparing future leaders for real-world policymaking.

Is it possible to rewrite the Constitution for a younger generation of Americans? Three Schar School students attended a multifaceted program called Declaration Next at the University of Virginia and did just that.

The Congressionally mandated National Academy of Public Administration is dedicated to improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of government. The Schar School’s Michael V. Hayden was just named a Fellow.

A course teaching graduate students how to successfully manage large-scale crises prepares them for even more prominent public-facing roles. Read about the class and the professor teaching from experience, James Olds.

A new study by the Schar School’s Center for Regional Analysis shows that home prices are higher the closer they are to data centers. It may sound counterintuitive, but it makes sense. See the report.