August 11, 2026One year after becoming the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University is expanding its role as a global convener of research, education, and partnerships aimed at advancing peace and sustainable development.
August 6, 2026Silvia Danielak, an assistant professor at George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, is the author of Peace Infrastructures: How UN Peace Operations Build Roads, Bridges, and Solar Farms in the Pursuit of Sustainability (MIT Press, April 2026), the first comprehensive account of infrastructure building in United Nations peace operations. Danielak’s work focuses on sociospatial and infrastructure planning in conflict settings and as part of peace efforts, as well as its coalition with climate and environmental efforts.
August 4, 2026When Avery Cotham, MS Conflict Analysis and Resolution ’26, enrolled at George Mason University’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, she was ready for a new challenge. For 15 years, Cotham worked as a vocalist and choral director in Colorado before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to rethink her career and search for a new way to serve her community.
July 23, 2026One year after becoming the United Nations Academic Impact SDG 16 Hub Chair, George Mason University’s Carter School reflects on how universities can move beyond research to help advance peace, justice, and strong institutions through global partnerships, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The article highlights SDG 16 as a foundation for sustainable development and outlines the Carter School’s vision for connecting scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners to address complex global challenges before 2030.
July 17, 2026The Carter School welcomed a record 63 students from across the U.S. and Jordan to its 10th annual Conflict Resolution Youth Summit (CRYS), where participants built skills in negotiation, facilitation, and conflict analysis. Through hands-on workshops and collaborative projects, students developed innovative solutions to real challenges in their school communities while exploring future opportunities in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
June 11, 2026Alan Gropman, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and distinguished scholar, was a foundational figure in the Carter School, serving on its advisory board, mentoring students, and helping shape its mission from its earliest years. Through his teaching, guidance, and generous philanthropy, often directed directly to support students, Alan left a lasting impact on generations of Carter School leaders in conflict resolution and public policy.
June 2, 2026The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University hosted the Minister of State of Qatar, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, for a presentation on “The Role of Qatar in International Mediation and Peacemaking,” on May 6 at Mason Square.
June 1, 2026Honors College student Avery Shippen earned degrees in conflict analysis and resolution and art and visual technology while receiving multiple prestigious scholarships, fellowships, and international study opportunities. Her interdisciplinary work blending graphic design and peacebuilding, along with internships in global affairs and national security, has prepared her to pursue a career in education policy and curriculum development.
May 29, 2026Oakley Hill, a PhD candidate at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, leverages Root Narrative Theory (RNT) to analyze how political narratives shape public perception, ideology, and voting behavior in the United States. His research, including the national Justice Languages of America Survey, highlights the distinct ways liberals, conservatives, and moderates interpret political conflict while advancing practical conflict resolution through mediation and facilitation work.
May 27, 2026Qatar’s Minister of State, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al‑Khulaifi, spoke at George Mason University’s Carter School on the country’s role in international mediation, emphasizing trust, neutrality, cultural understanding, and sustainable peace agreements. Drawing on real-world diplomatic efforts across multiple global conflicts, the talk highlighted the growing importance of adaptive, experience-driven approaches to modern peacemaking.