Schar School of Policy and Government

Schar School of Policy and Government A Dynamic Education for an Evolving World. Located where policy happens—just 3 miles from the Pentagon, 4 miles from The White House, and 6 miles from the U.S.

The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University prepares undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders and managers who solve problems and advance the public good in all sectors and levels of government—in the United States and throughout the world. Capitol Building—students are connected to jobs, internships, networking, and experiences that can only be found in the Washington, D.C. area. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-EyBfwZIww

Congratulations to Schar School alum Dylan Morse on receiving the Democratic nomination for the Vermont House of Represe...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to Schar School alum Dylan Morse on receiving the Democratic nomination for the Vermont House of Representatives!

During his time at the Schar School, Dylan was an active member of the community, serving as a resident assistant for the First-Year Democracy Lab Learning Community.

Reflecting on his Schar School experience, Dylan shared:

“My Schar School education was formative in my ability to understand and dissect the public policy issues facing Vermont. The rigorous academic environment on campus, along with the professional opportunities I was able to pursue during undergrad, has given me the confidence to pursue my goals beyond my four years at Mason.”

Congratulations, Dylan, on this exciting milestone!

Read about Dylan Morse's goals and policies: https://www.morseforvermont.com

Learn more about the First-Year Democracy Lab Learning Community: https://ow.ly/z8Gp50ZIn5K

Games, lunch, and plenty of Schar School spirit! Yesterday, students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Corner Pocket f...
08/28/2026

Games, lunch, and plenty of Schar School spirit! Yesterday, students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Corner Pocket for our annual Welcome Back event, held this year as part of the Schar School’s 10-year anniversary celebration.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with friends and colleagues, celebrate this milestone, and help us kick off the new academic year! 🎉

Nearly 1,300 delegates from 88 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur to confront some of the world’s most pressing global h...
08/27/2026

Nearly 1,300 delegates from 88 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur to confront some of the world’s most pressing global health security challenges. and Saskia Popescu, PhD Biodefense ’19, welcomed them.

As CEO of the Global Health Security Network, Popescu is helping experts across disciplines and borders collaborate on the detection, prevention, and control of infectious disease threats. She also conducts research at RAND and continues to shape the field’s future as an adjunct professor in the Schar School’s Biodefense Program.

Popescu credits the program with encouraging her to work across science, policy, and public health rather than limiting herself to a single area of expertise.

“The biodefense program is really the first place I felt pushed to lean into being multidisciplinary,” she said.

Learn how her Schar School experience helped prepare her to become a global leader in biosecurity: https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-08/schar-school-biodefense-doctoral-student-global-health-security-leader-how-saskia

Happy first day of the fall semester, Schar School students! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning f...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of the fall semester, Schar School students!

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we’re excited to have you as part of our community. We can’t wait to see what this semester brings!

08/20/2026

A new year. A new community.

Meet Julia and Aaron, two of our First-Year Democracy Lab RAs! They’re helping welcome our newest Schar School students to Amherst Hall and kick off a year of connection, learning, and community.

Here’s to new friendships, new experiences, and the start of an exciting journey at the Schar School. Welcome to George Mason!

Welcome to the Schar School, Patriots!We’re excited to welcome our newest Schar School undergraduate students to campus,...
08/20/2026

Welcome to the Schar School, Patriots!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Schar School undergraduate students to campus, starting with First Year Democracy Lab Move-In Day at Amherst Hall.

More than a place to call home, Amherst Hall is where these students will begin building their Schar School community, connecting with classmates and engaging with the faculty, staff, and student leaders who will support them throughout their first year.

We’re excited to see where their journey takes them. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Starting college is exciting, and asking questions is one of the best ways to make the most of the experience.At the Sch...
08/17/2026

Starting college is exciting, and asking questions is one of the best ways to make the most of the experience.

At the Schar School, students learn inside and outside the classroom through internships, faculty mentorship, student organizations, and hands-on policy experiences.

Our advice to incoming students:
• Introduce yourself to your professors.
• Attend campus events early.
• Get involved with a student organization.
• Take advantage of career resources from day one.

Small steps at the beginning of the semester can lead to big opportunities.

A new semester is almost here.Campus is coming back to life, classrooms are getting ready, and we can't wait to welcome ...
08/12/2026

A new semester is almost here.

Campus is coming back to life, classrooms are getting ready, and we can't wait to welcome our Schar School community back for another year of learning, leadership, and making a difference.

Whether you're new to George Mason or returning for another semester, welcome to the Schar School.

Here's to new opportunities, new friendships, and a great semester ahead!

Graduate students, don’t leave a critical gap in your understanding of how policy is made. Voting policy determines who ...
08/10/2026

Graduate students, don’t leave a critical gap in your understanding of how policy is made. Voting policy determines who has a voice, shaping representation, public priorities, and government action across every policy area.

Strengthen your graduate studies this fall with Professor Michael Fauntroy in POGO 750: Voting Rights Policymaking. Seats are still available, so register now through Patriot Web.

Mason Square
Mondays, 4:30 to 7:10 p.m.
POGO 750-026 | CRN 78453

Good political analysis has staying power.Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently dug into the archives for a segmen...
08/07/2026

Good political analysis has staying power.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently dug into the archives for a segment on redistricting, featuring a clip from a 2013 interview with Schar School Professor Jeremy Mayer.

Mayer’s redistricting analysis starts at 4:40. Stick around until 5:03 to see how John Oliver reacts to his British accent.

We can always count on Professor Mayer for sharp political analysis. His impressions? The Schar School has no official position at this time.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9U71_dAEC8

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