BS in Public Administration

Irma Garcia always had a goal of earning a college degree. Now, at age 72, she will graduate with a bachelor's degree in public administration degree from the Schar School.

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.

See why her professor said graduating senior Anna Garren is “one of the most sought after students I’ve ever worked with.” Spoiler: She accepted a position with defense contracting giant Leidos.

Meet this year’s student speaker for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony, Duy Vu. He’s a double major from the Schar School and the Costello School of Business.

See how internships on Capitol Hill opened public administration senior Dylan Morse’s eyes to how Washington operates—and what he likes best about governance.

Undergraduates who present research at political science conferences benefit in many ways. Here are three Schar School students exhibiting their work in April and how the exposure can help them.

Meet the Schar School public administration major who is helping Mason’s LGBTQ+ community thrive. But first, William Barker was a beneficiary of the program they help lead.

This public administration student listened to his heart—and a mentor—and changed the direction of his life. He’s now in law school in Iowa.

Undergraduate researcher Andrew Strasberg wanted to know what creates an ultra-fanatical sports fan. With the help of Schar School faculty, he presented his findings to a national political science conference.