Schar School Student Spotlight

See how 2017 government and international politics graduate Evan Dunne used his degree to help launch a health information and technology platform to help Native American and indigenous communities.

Schar School adjunct professor Lee Roberts is recognized as a Teacher of Distinction by George Mason University. See why, as a U.S. Army strategic intelligence officer, it’s important to him to teach international security.

Ian Candy is coming to George Mason from South Dakota to study government, neuroscience, and will compete in forensics. See how he hopes to combine it all in an effort to make the world a better place.

A new master’s degree alum—and former professional basketball player from Lithuania—is spending the summer gaining experience on the Hill and beyond. Meet Livija Kaktaite.

Rona Jobe says her 2013 Master of Public Policy degree prepared her to help other women and minorities elevate their businesses. Now she’s a Rising Star winner from a major nonprofit.

Graduate student Nick Marko earned a master’s in biodefense and a graduate certificate while working full time as a neurosurgeon.

Enrolling in the Schar School’s Global Commerce and Policy program proved to be the right decision at the right time for Amber Pittman.

Seeking a more fulfilling career, Xhulia Rapo left the corporate world to earn her master’s degree in public policy.

Senior of the Year Celine Apenteng has made an impact during her time at George Mason, and she isn’t done. After graduating this spring, the Silver Spring, Maryland, native will continue to pursue her master’s through the university’s accelerated master’s program.

As a first-generation Guyanese American student, Zayd Hamid has found his calling in empowering his generation of student leaders with the education and experience they need to solve the world’s grand challenges.