Schar School of Policy and Government

In just five years, the Schar School’s immersive Learning Communities program has expanded from a single cohort of first-year government majors to four vibrant communities, now also serving students passionate about the intersection of law and politics, as well as international policy. See what is driving the success of the programs and the students.

When national economies become tools of conflict, what’s the path forward? PhD student Vo Hoang Trinh Nguyen earned international recognition for her bold proposal. Read about her winning essay and her travels to Switzerland to deliver it.

In a major interview with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Schar School director of biodefense graduate programs Gregory Koblentz warns that new policy changes in “gain-of-function” research is confusing and hazardous. Read the interview.

Each year the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University presents awards to the top students in each undergraduate and graduate program.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 12 to 16, 2025.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 5 to 9, 2025.

Schar School Distinguished Service Professor Jean Paelinck passes away at 94. His contributions to the discipline of regional science were groundbreaking.

Kenneth Reinert’s book addressing the ideology of economic nationalism, now in paperback, is as relevant as ever.

A major counterterrorism conference tackles trends, tactics, and targets amid a rapidly changing international landscape. Read more about the Counterterrorism 2025 summit on June 3.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for April 28 to May 7, 2025.