Schar School of Policy and Government

When Student Body President Maria Alejandra Romero Cuesta and Vice President Colin McAulay were looking at universities, George Mason University’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and Schar School of Policy and Government’s strong reputation made it a top choice for them both.

See how 2017 government and international politics graduate Evan Dunne used his degree to help launch a health information and technology platform to help Native American and indigenous communities.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for September 16th - 20th, 2024.

The Hayden Center hosted the Virginia opening of War Game, a chilling documentary that asks the question: What would happen if a presidential candidate had enough military might to challenge a losing election?

A German documentary crew visited George Mason’s Fairfax Campus to learn how young voters feel about the coming presidential election. See the photos.

A welcome reception for new and returning Schar School students kicked off the academic year.

Three Schar School researchers examine how vaccine mandates exacerbated the labor shortage in the health care industry.

With a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Assistant Professor Fengxiu Zhang will study policy and scientific challenges in making bus fleets less dependent on fossil fuel.

A $16.5 million grant for the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN), led by Faye S. Taxman, will enable the research network to expand its focus.

New faculty member Thema Monroe-White joins the Schar School and the College of Engineering and Computing.