Schar School of Policy and Government

Careers in space policy are lifting off. Aerospace veteran and Schar School graduate Hina Kazmi introduces a new course in space policy that takes graduate degrees to an elevated level in a burgeoning field of study.

She spends her days helping Schar School students navigate the material and tools of the George Mason University Libraries. But what happens when the librarian becomes a student herself? Read Lorena Jordan’s firsthand perspective as she flips the script.

The NEW Leadership ® Virginia program introduces undergraduates from around the state to women in prominent positions in government and business. See who this year’s cohort met and how they found inspiration in hearing their stories.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: June 23 to July 11, 2025.

Charles E. Kieffer is this year’s Paul L. Posner Federal Budgeting Career Legacy Award winner. Read about his accomplishments and why he was honored with an award named for the late Schar School professor.

When a major Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence needed a new leader, they turned to a Schar School alum. Meet Whitney Woods and see how her George Mason University degree inspired her to pursue public service.

A weeklong study-abroad visit to Mexico brought the theories of classwork to life for Schar School students. See where they visited, who they met, and what they learned.

I was at a recent gathering of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), organized by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: June 16 to 20, 2025.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for June 9 to 13, 2025.