Schar School of Policy and Government

C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb brings his endless curiosity to Mason Square on February 10.

Project DataStorm continues to gather intensity and students continue to gain experience. See the latest about this groundbreaking AI project.

Rwanda president Paul Kagame names Schar School 2006 graduate CEO of the country’s economic development board. See Jean-Guy Afrika’s credentials and learn about the program that prepared him.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for January 20th - 24th, 2025.

Two Schar School biodefense PhD students won competitive fellowships with a renowned program. See who they are.

Meet the 2003 Schar School grad taking over as CIO of the 2,500-Employee Office of Personnel Management.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for January 13th - 17th, 2025.

Undergraduates who present research at political science conferences benefit in many ways. Here are three Schar School students exhibiting their work in April and how the exposure can help them.

George Mason researcher Carlotta Domeniconi is working with the Department of Homeland Security to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to model—and uncover—human smuggling networks.  

Italian security analyst Maurizio Geri brings global expertise to George Mason’s Schar School, advancing NATO warfare strategies while enriching academic discussions and collaborations. See how visiting international scholars make a difference on campus and in the classroom.