This #GivingTuesday, help Schar School students access scholarships, research, and hands-on learning. Every gift makes a real difference. Support the Catalyst Fund securemason.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/...

The Schar School will be at the Service to Service Fellowship Virtual Recruitment Fair on Dec. 4, 4–6 p.m. ET! Share with anyone considering grad school: app.brazenconnect.com/a/the_volcke...

Proud to share a new @richmond.com op-ed by our Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social on Virginia’s shifting political landscape. Insightful for all who follow state politics

schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11... @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social

Happening @scharschool.bsky.social now with former governor Terry McAuliffe and former delegate David Ramadan @georgemasonu.bsky.social

Why Virginia senators Kaine and Warner were split on vote to end shutdown

From shrinking attention spans to rising polarization, the media faces new challenges every day. In this week's podcast, David Ramadan, David Rehr, and journalist Mark Halperin dig into how the news covers today’s most divisive political stories. schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

Five takeaways from Virginia’s general election

Last week, we welcomed John Brennan, Michael Hayden, and Ellen McCarthy for “The Directors: A Conversation on Intelligence and National Security." Read more about this candid discussion on global security and the future of intelligence at the @haydencenter.bsky.social schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11...

With Virginia’s election less than a week away, Schar School Democracy Lab students reflected on the gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger during their visit to WUSA9 earlier this month. Read more 🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

Reservists do more than serve—they connect communities & the nation. Hear David Ramadan, Cmdr. Dan Matthews & Cmdr. Sean Purdy discuss how modern tech is reshaping the U.S. Army Reserve. Tune in: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

Our new poll with GMU's Schar School asked Virginia voters about Jay Jones's texts musing about shooting Republican speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. After hearing one text 51% say Jones should drop out, including 26% of Democrats www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

NEW Washington Post-Schar School poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races. Story with Post greats @schneidergs.bsky.social & Erin Cox www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...

Freedom of speech lies at the core of democracy—but it’s under pressure in today’s polarized age. David Ramadan talks with Barbara Comstock & @walterolson.bsky.social about defending civil discourse and free expression in our latest episode: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

Students, faculty, and diplomats packed the room for “Why Taiwan Matters,” featuring Vice President Mike Pence. “Freedom is not guaranteed,” Pence said. “It endures because freedom-loving people stand without apology for the free people of the world.” 🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

This month @salimvasenate.bsky.social (BS ’12, MPA ’15) returned to the Schar School to lead a “Build Your Own Bill” workshop, inspiring future policymakers. “The legislative process should belong to the people.” schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

Current Schar School students—this one’s for you! Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!

Another government shutdown? David Ramadan, Jeremy Mayer & Steve Ellis unpack why these crises keep happening—and how to end them for good. 🎧 Policy and Governance Perspectives, Ep. 2 schar.gmu.edu/podcast

Episode 1 is here! In the debut of Policy and Governance Perspectives, host David Ramadan sits down with former Virginia governors Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe to talk leadership, collaboration, and lessons from public service. schar.gmu.edu/policy-and-g...

The Schar School's Policy and Governance Perspectives podcast launches TOMORROW! Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.

We’re proud to announce that the Schar School has achieved full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)! This milestone reflects the school's excellence in international affairs education. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

How can universities drive real change in urban communities? Join Professor Qian Hu of the Schar School at #NASPAA2025 for Research–Practice Partnerships: Insights from Urban-Serving Universities. From 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Oak Creek, Union

Always impressed by @julthomson.bsky.social’s work (giving all us doctoral candidates a good name!) With Mark Rozell they just published an important piece on the global challenges of protecting religious freedom for Ethos. PDF in English here czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...

Kicking off day two at #NASPAA2025! 🌟 Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides. 📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury

We’re in Flagstaff for #NASPAA2025! 🌵 Join Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social, MPA Director Mirae Kim, and Professor Qian Hu as they lead conversations on innovation, leadership, and collaboration in public administration.

What's the most important issue for Virginia voters in the governor's election? We asked an open-ended question. Economy, education and a lot of other topics www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Jay Jones’s 2022 text messages roil race for Virginia attorney general

Just posted: Spanberger holds wide lead in Virginia governor’s race, Post-Schar School poll finds. Story with Gregory Schneider, Erin Cox and @emgusk.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Who better to preview Virginia’s next governor’s challenges than two who’ve been there? Former Govs. Bob McDonnell & Terry McAuliffe joined @markjrozell.bsky.social at Mason Square for a candid look at the 2025 race. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

Happy to share my article with @markjrozell.bsky.social has been published in Ethos - Quarterly of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Biodefense at the Schar School at George Mason, join me tonight for a virtual information session at 6 PM ET. schar.gmu.edu/admissions/m...

Great event last night @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social with the two former governors in a bipartisan discussion of this year’s elections and the challenges for the next governor of Virginia.

Virginia’s election is coming up—what challenges will the next governor face? Hear advice from former governors Terry McAuliffe (D) & Bob McDonnell (R) at Pizza & Perspectives. Sept 29 @ 6 p.m. Mason Square RSVP: mason360.gmu.edu/event/2288814

Two former governors to discuss challenges for the next governor of Virginia, @georgemasonu.bsky.social @scharschool.bsky.social next Monday at GMU’s Arlington campus.

“Some of the whispering campaign out there, quite frankly, among Republicans is that the top of the ticket has very little chance of winning and therefore they need to put their money down-ticket” @markjrozell.bsky.social to WVTF on the VA governor's race www.wvtf.org/news/2025-09...

Former vice president Mike Pence is joining the faculty at George Mason University. George Mason has been the subject of several investigations from the Trump administration over its DEI policies and alleged failures to combat campus antisemitism.