Schar School of Policy and Government

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 roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: August 11th - 15th, 2025.

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.

Think think tanks are just for the pros? At the Sycamore Institute’s campus branch, undergraduates tackle national security issues with the same polish and professionalism as career experts. See how to join.

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.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: August 4th - 8th, 2025.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: July 28th to August 1st, 2025.

Internships 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.