Schar School of Policy and Government

Captain Naquan Staton applied to the prestigious Marine Corps Congressional Fellowship to learn how to do financial management better for the Marines. Read his story and what he hopes to discover about how Congress decides to spend money.

Remember the classified documents in the bathroom at Mar-a-Lago? On November 14, a panel of seasoned journalists will consider who will lead the nation’s intelligence agencies in the new administration. See who is on stage.

For Marine Corps Captain Desiree A. Peterson, studying at the Schar School as a Marine Congressional Fellow “offers a unique chance to see the legislative process from the inside, which I believe is essential for enhancing our effectiveness as a force.” See her story.

Schar School experts weigh in on the results of the November 5 elections. See what they said. Hear it in person when former governor Terry McAuliffe joins faculty members on stage at Mason Square in a panel discussion moderated by Dean Mark J. Rozell.

The election is over. A Schar School panel of experts is here to explain what happened. Join the 2024 Presidential Election Debrief on November 11.

Why would a Marine Corps major come to the Schar School to earn a Master of Public Policy degree? For Major Anthony Matacotta, he believes it will make him “a better-informed citizen, able to effectively participate in government.”

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for October 28th - November 1st, 2024.

New research from Schar School Professor Qian Hu recommends government agencies change communication strategies during an emergency.

Hundreds of students will help build a first-ever AI tool that tracks monetary penalties and gauges their impact on those who pay them. See what the three-day DataStorm is all about.

Aiden Jacobs spent the summer in a “honor of a lifetime” as an intern at the White House. Read about his experience and how it led to working on the Harris-Walz campaign.