Schar School of Policy and Government

Professor Peter Mandaville discusses the Middle East tonight. We wondered what fascinates him about the region?

George Mason University has eight graduate programs listed among the top 25 nationally according to latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university’s impact as one of the best institutions for advanced degrees.

Host and Mason President Dr. Gregory Washington speaks with Mason epidemiologist and public health expert Saskia Popescu about what she has experienced on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A panel of law enforcement experts will examine the rise of domestic terrorism Thursday, March 25.

Louie Al-Hashimi is driven by service. It started in high school, he said, when his history teacher encouraged him to get involved in community service and he began volunteering at a local food pantry, supporting road cleanup projects, and organizing school concerts for charity.

“That, coupled with my studies, encouraged me to pursue public service,” said Al-Hashimi, who earned his master’s in public administration from George Mason University in 2020. “Having the opportunity to build or facilitate a connection with other people—that’s what I’m drawn to.”

How Mason has changed in the past 31 years through the eyes of Schar School professor, Priscilla Regan.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington will discuss his experiences in change management in an inaugural event for the Master’s in Organization Development and Knowledge Management program.

George Mason University has made significant gains in research funding over the past year, buoyed by programs in social sciences and computer and information sciences that are ranked in the top 10 among public universities.

The Schar School is offering a rare opportunity to sample a class and hear new research on one of the world’s most compelling topics: Immigration.

Pardon us while we “collect our thoughts” from the month of June.