Schar School of Policy and Government

MPA graduate and adjunct Craig Fifer heads an agency striving to bring the region’s governments together. See how his degree helps him in this important mission.

More than 60 Master of Public Administration students attended the 28th Local Government Night to listen to county leaders—many of them graduates from the same MPA program—discuss their careers. Read what they said.

I was joined by Mark Halperin, a renowned American journalist, political commentator, author, and Founder of the interactive media platform, 2WAY. It was a fascinating discussion on the state of modern media, the tension between independent and legacy outlets, but also the recognition that both are essential. We explored the persistent challenge of media bias and the classic Man Bites Dog dynamic when it comes to covering President Donald Trump.

First-year student Apoorva Navale plans to attend law school with the help of the Schar School and the Honors College. See how she’s making the most of her college experience.

When the editors were discussing these first editions of the ODKM Learning Edge, we wanted to include community voices. We hoped to hear from alumni from a wide span of the 30-year program.

The current curriculum in the Master of Organization Development and Knowledge Management program at the Schar School of Policy and Government is a mix of classes that have been part of the curriculum since the very beginning as well as newer classes meant to address the current working and organizational landscape.

Three former intelligence directors took the Schar School stage for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of international security. See what they said.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: October 27th - 31st, 2025.

Two Global Commerce and Policy professors go on a search to find out who forgotten economist P.J. Thomas was. Does the name “Zelig” ring a bell?

Students from all majors who are interested in learning about data collection and analysis are invited to take part in DataStorm’s Datathon 2025 on November 8. The goal is no less than using data to effect social change. See how you can help.