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Breaking news: A Washington Post/Schar School poll shows Democrats leading Republican House opponents in regions traditionally won by Republicans. See the full story.

Daniel Gerstein continues his remarkable career with his first novel, War Without Humanity. See how he considers his Schar School PhD in biodefense a major turning point in his life.

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice Mike Pence took the stage at Fuse at Mason Square to discuss his new book in a conversation moderated by former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, also a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at the Schar School. See what Pence said about his motivation for writing the book.

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, their consequences continue to shape U.S. national security, intelligence, warfare, and civil liberties. The Hayden Center hosted a conversation that explored the immediate response to the attacks, the expansion of surveillance and counterterrorism capabilities, and an evolving threat landscape. See what the panelists said.

As brutal wars rage around the world, countries are using other means to wage conflict: money. See what our experts said about the increasing prevalence of economic statecraft.

Nearly 100 participants attended a daylong, student-designed workshop addressing how to reduce conflicts with AI in the workplace and enhance human leadership skills.

Saddam Salim came from Bangladesh as an 8-year-old. After bouts of homelessness and reliance on public support, the 2012 and 2015 Schar School graduate is now a Virginia state senator. But his public service journey is hardly over: He is now running for Congress. Read what the keynote speaker at the Degree Celebration will tell the audience on May 16.

Meet the Schar School graduate students who are stepping up as adjunct instructors, bringing fresh perspective and real-time insight to Encore Learning’s vibrant community of lifelong learners over 50. Read how they discovered teaching is an extension of learning.

A mistranslation in a medical setting can be dangerous. Two Schar School scholars developed an AI-generated platform to overcome language barriers—and have already won an award for it.

George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government earned strong marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings, with five MPA specialty areas in the top 30 nationally and all seven in the top 50. The rankings also highlight the school’s leadership in Virginia and the broader DMV region.