Building on a Decade of Impact

In 2016, George Mason University’s commitment to policy research excellence was solidified as the Schar School of Policy and Government.

This anniversary isn’t just about looking back. It’s about honoring the students, alumni, faculty, donors, and partners who got us here. Read on to learn about the ambitious future we are building together.

Dean Mark J. Rozell

Center for Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Policy Annual Forum
Strategic Infrastructure and the Expanding Frontier for P3s: Airports, Shipbuilding, and Data Infrastructure
📅 April 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 📍 Mason Square, Van Metre Hall

This year’s Forum will explore how evolving economic and national security priorities are reshaping the landscape for infrastructure investment and delivery in the United States.

Across several sectors, the United States faces a new wave of infrastructure investment needs driven by technological change, national security considerations, and growing demand for energy and digital infrastructure. These pressures are beginning to test traditional institutional models for financing and delivering long-lived infrastructure. Click here to learn more and here to register.

The Schar School is shaping the next generation of ideas and the principled leaders who will turn those ideas into action. As security threats evolve, economies shift, and technology reshapes how societies govern, the need for values-driven public leadership has never been more urgent.

As the Schar School marks its 10th anniversary, a new campaign will expand the school’s impact in the decade ahead. Five areas of focus, outlined below, will guide this ten-year vision and accelerate key priorities over the next 12 months.

We’re seeking philanthropic partners who want to advance policy work that matters. To learn more, please contact Ryan Cassidy.