Schar School of Policy and Government

When a major Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence needed a new leader, they turned to a Schar School alum. Meet Whitney Woods and see how her George Mason University degree inspired her to pursue public service.

A weeklong study-abroad visit to Mexico brought the theories of classwork to life for Schar School students. See where they visited, who they met, and what they learned.

I was at a recent gathering of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), organized by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: June 16 to 20, 2025.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for June 9 to 13, 2025.

In advance of her keynote speech at a major international security conference next week, Schar School Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera shares her thoughts on the state of the security world.

The Schar School hosted a daylong symposium that brought counterterrorism experts to the stage, including a few from George Mason University. See who was involved and what was said.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for June 2 to 6, 2025.

After interning and working at key institutions in Washington, D.C., Schar School master’s graduate Brandon Ledford discovered local government was a more satisfying alternative. He says others could as well.

Work has begun on research intended to reveal hidden financial systems and geopolitical forces that, in effect, weaponize corruption. Read more about Distinguished University Professor Janine Wedel’s latest project and who stands to benefit—and not—from her investigation.