Schar School of Policy and Government

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.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: September 21st to 25th, 2026

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.

Members of the Schar School Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community visited Richmond, Virginia, for a full day of immersive, experiential learning.

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.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: September 1st to 18th, 2026

David Ramadan, BA Government and Politics ’93, MAIT International Transactions ’95, professor of practice in George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government and director of the Upper-Level Democracy Lab, has been appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Board of Directors.