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The Schar School’s Public Administration program is No. 22 in the world, No. 11 in the U.S., and No. 1 in the Washington, D.C., region according to ShanghaiRanking. The rankings are based on the quality, strength, and real-world impact of research. The new standing accompanies the Schar School’s security studies program, recently named No. 2 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, as highly ranked, nationally recognized programs.
READ MORESchar School, Seoul National University Wrap Up Major Conference on the Future of Public Policy and Administration
The rapidly changing challenges that confront the globe’s societies—and governments’ policy responses to them—were the focus of a two-day, 14-panel conference that brought dozens of academics and practitioners to George Mason University’s Arlington Campus in early February.
Friday: Distinguished Panel Tackles Coronavirus as an International Security Crisis
The broad implications of the coronavirus outbreak get a thorough examination Friday, February 21, when a three-expert panel takes on the global crisis at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus.
McAuliffe and Comstock Debate Issues, Politics, and Who Will Be President in 2021
On Tuesday night, former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe (D) was on CNN until well after 1 a.m., helping the panel of popular political pundits analyze the New Hampshire Democratic primary results.
Former Trump Appointee Susan Gordon on Intelligence: ‘Seek the Truth and Speak the Truth’
Intelligence, said Susan M. Gordon, “is about finding the truth and seeing beyond the horizon.”
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Enthusiasm During Mason Lobbies Day in Richmond
The annual pilgrimage to Richmond, Va., from George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus began just after dawn and during a flash flood warning on blustery Feb. 6.
Schar School Undergrads at Iowa Caucus—on Mason’s Campus—Are Witnesses to History
Who will be the Democratic Party’s next presidential nominee? At this point, we still don’t know, but registered voters from Iowa who couldn’t be in the Hawkeye State for the Feb. 3 presidential caucus had the chance to vote with their feet at George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus, one of 87 satellite sites.
‘Aim High’: Former Air Force Secretary James Discusses Career, Gender, Book
“There are three key actions to take in life in order to achieve a position of personal and professional fulfillment,” said Deborah Lee James. “Chart and navigate your course, be an inspiring leader in every team, and get things done.”
Biodefense Director Greg Koblentz: To Fight Coronavirus, Promote Education, Not Travel Bans
The international health community is grappling with how to best curb another widespread coronavirus outbreak. The virus has killed at least 80 people so far in China and has reached across the globe.
Stella Hanly: A Master’s Degree, a Career Change, and a Leadership Role Helping Animals—Lots of Animals
The kittens listen to classical music. The dogs are ecstatic to have their own outdoor running course.
Collecting Our Thoughts: Selected Insights from Recent Schar School Op-Eds (December 2019/January 2020)
One positive thing about Trump’s run for the presidency is it revealed that a lot of the conventional wisdom about American politics isn’t true.
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