February 5, 2025An early architect of what is now the Schar School passed away last year. See how Hal Gortner’s legacy continues at George Mason University nearly 50 years later.
February 4, 2025Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera wanted to see the effects of U.S. drug policies firsthand. The time she spent in a blighted Philadelphia neighborhood resulted in a remarkable story for a nonprofit policy magazine.
February 3, 2025A crisis simulation game, hosted by the Center for Security Policy Studies at the Schar School, trains students to anticipate the next international emergency.
January 27, 2025Rwanda 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.
January 23, 2025Two Schar School biodefense PhD students won competitive fellowships with a renowned program. See who they are.
January 16, 2025George 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.
January 15, 2025Italian 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.
January 10, 2025The New Orleans News Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street is an example of “rampage terrorism.” The Schar School’s Zak Kallenborn has policy recommendations to prevent and recover from future events.
December 18, 2024The year 2024 saw several changes at the Schar School’s P3 center, including a name change. See what happened and what’s ahead.
January 8, 2025Meet Betsy Zorio, the 2000 Schar School graduate who now serves as vice president of U.S. programs for Save the Children. See what she says about her ‘transformative’ time at George Mason.
