Schar School of Policy and Government

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.

See photos of Schar School events that closed out the spring semester.

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.

As Molly Izer graduates a year early to attend Georgetown Law, the three-time national forensics champion and government and international politics major looks back on why she chose George Mason—and the life-changing opportunities that were made available.

Biodefense graduate students get firsthand—and heart, liver, kidney, and other body parts—experience at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Here’s what they learned.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for April 29th - May 3rd, 2024

The Schar School’s International Relations Policy Task Force learning community visited the U.S. Institute of Peace. Read about what they learned.

George Mason University’s Forensics Team remains a force on the national speech tournament circuit.

Three Virginia municipalities will see lower energy costs and lower emissions thanks to the Schar School’s Local Climate Action Planning Initiative’s Energy Action Plans. More are coming.

Alumna Sophie Wozniak spoke to International Relations Policy Task Force students about how the Schar School influenced her career path.