February 12, 2026Vice President Mike Pence is now Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at the Schar School. Read students’ reactions to the first class of his course, The Character of the American Constitution.
February 10, 2026He’s traveled the world; speaks several languages; plays cello, balalaika, and dombra among other instruments; and writes op-eds about international security issues that are published in influential media outlets. And he’s 18. Meet graduating senior Josef Wolpert.
February 10, 2026Welcome to the 15th episode of the show, the official show of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. We are talking about something that touches every Virginian. Whether you are sitting in traffic on I-66, working in a data center, or paying your utility bill, namely energy, how we produce it, how we use it, and whether our grid can keep up with explosive growth in data centers, AI, electrification, and population.-
February 6, 2026I didn’t come to the Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) program at George Mason University because I had everything figured out; I came because I didn’t.
February 6, 2026A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: February 2nd to 6th, 2026.
February 2, 2026From Army officer to global educator, Mark Flanigan’s career spans continents, classrooms, and public service—shaped by curiosity, cultural exchange, and a commitment to connection. See how the 2006 graduate is giving back to the Schar School.-
February 2, 2026A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: January 26th to 30th, 2026.
January 28, 2026With NATO and U.S. relations in the headlines—and, apparently, on the rocks—this Schar School study-abroad trip to Europe’s international security landmarks was well timed.-
January 27, 2026A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: January 19th to 23rd, 2026
January 26, 2026Loveline Phillips never contemplated the academic path she found at the Schar School. But now that she’s discovered how her research skills can help others, there’s no stopping her.-
January 23, 2026The Schar School kicked off a yearlong series commemorating its 10th anniversary with “The Governors’ Roundtable: The Future of Virginia.”
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January 21, 2026If we give fusion energy and AI tools a chance instead of being anxious about them, the future of society could be equally exciting and promising. Joining David Ramadan to discuss these topics is a most unique guest: 75-year-old Congressman Don Beyer, who has recently returned to school at George Mason University to study computer science. Together, they discuss how fusion power plants can produce virtually limitless energy that could solve the climate crisis and alleviate poverty. They also shed light on how AI, no matter how complicated it becomes, can be used to improve and speed up work processes, particularly in the government. This conversation on the intersection of technology, energy, and democracy will open your eyes to the surprisingly hopeful tomorrow for America.
