Buzz McClain

Three new publications showcase the Schar School’s breadth of expertise.

A new analysis from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University positions charitable nonprofits not only as mission-driven service providers but also as a formidable force in the American labor market.

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll finds D.C. residents united—and overwhelmingly opposed—to President Trump’s move to send federal troops into their city’s streets.

A new study coauthored by PhD candidate Julianna J. Thomson analyzes religious rhetoric in a setting where it can be wildly effective—on the floor of Congress. See what the research shows about “Sacred Speech.”

Meet the former governor who is teaching a class on “reforming democracies.” Ricardo Rosselló’s new course introduces crisis leadership to policy.

Schar School senior Erika Burkard was determined to intern with a law firm. And she’s glad she did. See how she did it and the important lessons she learned from the experience.

Former 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.

A 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?

Here 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.

Careers 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.