Schar School News for December 2024

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for December 2nd - 6th, 2024.

The annual Regional Elected Leaders Initiative introduced newly elected officials, said goodbye to departing ones, and hosted a conversation with a former governor and a former attorney general.

Being part of the Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community has made an impact on second-year Schar School student Julia Conway.

The Washington, D.C., region faces unprecedented economic challenges in the coming year if the new administration keeps its promise of dismantling the federal workforce. The Schar School’s CRA hosted a forum for regional leaders that should resonate into the new year.

With international intelligence on the front page—again—who better to discuss it than former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Susan Gordon? See how you can watch a replay of ‘Susan Gordon: A Life in Intelligence.’

Schar School alum Ethan Thomas credits his professors for supporting him and honing his skills to become a great lawyer.

Funda Çakmak came to the United States as an au pair for a year. That was 13 years ago. Now the single mother of three is pursuing a Schar School undergraduate degree to make a difference in public service.

Hayden Center’s Larry Pfeiffer tells the Independent that Director of National Intelligence candidate Tulsi Gabbard’s apparent susceptibility to foreign disinformation and her affinity for strongmen will give pause to American allies. Her confirmation could be dangerous.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for November 18th - 22nd, 2024.