Buzz McClain

The annual Regional Elected Leaders Initiative introduced newly elected officials, said goodbye to departing ones, and hosted a conversation with a former governor and a former attorney general.

The Washington, D.C., region faces unprecedented economic challenges in the coming year if the new administration keeps its promise of dismantling the federal workforce. The Schar School’s CRA hosted a forum for regional leaders that should resonate into the new year.

With international intelligence on the front page—again—who better to discuss it than former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Susan Gordon? See how you can watch a replay of ‘Susan Gordon: A Life in Intelligence.’

Funda Çakmak came to the United States as an au pair for a year. That was 13 years ago. Now the single mother of three is pursuing a Schar School undergraduate degree to make a difference in public service.

The incoming administration promises wholesale changes to the fabric of the federal workforce. Learn what that and other economic challenges facing the region mean at the Capital Area Economic Forum on December 4. Find out how to attend.

A graduating senior presents a data poster at a major conference. See what difference traveling to San Francisco to reveal her findings on drones and terror organizations might have on Ayse Selma Bahceci’s future career.

Still bewildered about the November 5 national and state ballot box results? Watch a replay of Wednesday night’s panel discussions for clarity.

Voter turnout around the country was down. But in Fairfax County, one polling place saw a miniscule decline while others saw steep drop-offs. Here’s how George Mason’s students made sure Mason Nation cast its ballots.

New research by Schar School professor Sita Slavov hopes to identify how widows can enhance their financial security when it comes to claiming Social Security benefits. See why this work is important to millions of women.

A panel of Schar School political pundits took the stage to break down the election. See what the panelists, including former governor Terry McAuliffe, had to say.