Schar School of Policy and Government

Schar School sophomore Max Castner is president of the university’s newest student organization, the Podcast Club at George Mason University. See how the club can launch your podcast.

Are new ways of fighting wars the best ways? What if technological breakthroughs made militaries worse? That’s the line of study of one of the Schar School’s newest assistant professors, Kendrick Kuo.

We're taking a closer look at the often-overlooked pillar of American defense and public service, the US military reserves. These are men and women who balance civilian careers, education, and family life while remaining ready to serve when called.

Taiwan’s national security is at a precarious inflection point. A Schar School online platform looks to raise awareness of the threats to the island nation. See what the Taiwan Security Monitor is and meet the students behind it.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: October 20th - 24th, 2025.

Breaking news: A new Washington Post-Schar School poll shows how an October texting scandal has changed voters’ minds ahead of the November 4 election for state offices.

Schar School senior June Johnson is a leader on the women’s rowing team, an advocate for athletes’ mental health, and in her spare time rejuvenated the Patriot Pre-Law Program. Read how she does it all.

Meet the first-year student from Turkey whose goal is to become a policy analyst. Nazo Karhan: ‘I want to be someone people can rely on for real advice and insights, showing that women can lead and influence policy.'

Freedom of Speech stands at the heart of American democracy—and yet it faces new challenges in the age of polarization, executive overreach, and digital activism. In this episode, David Ramadan is joined by former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Walter Olson, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, for a powerful discussion on protecting free expression amid shifting political tides.

Joining the Jurisprudence Learning Community fine-tuned Cameron Chambers’s career path.