Schar School of Policy and Government

In an era of political division, two former Virginia governors prove that collaboration and integrity still have a place in leadership. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Schar School's official podcast, "Policy and Governance Perspectives!" In this compelling discussion, we have the privilege of sitting down with two extraordinary public servants and former governors of Virginia, Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe.

One of, if not the longest-serving adjunct professor reflects on his 47 years teaching government at George Mason University. Meet Administrative Law Judge William Froehlich.

The Schar School’s reputation for teaching and researching international affairs leads to a full membership in the field’s most distinguished organization, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.

With just weeks to go before Election Day, a new Washington Post-Schar School poll shows one of the candidates with a double-digit lead over her opponent. See who is leading by 12 percentage points.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: September 29th - October 3rd, 2025.

George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government hosted a Constitution Day Forum examining executive power, democratic resilience, and the contested “unitary executive” theory. Featuring Schar School political scientist Jennifer N. Victor, historian Rosemarie Zagarri, and attorney Jonathan S. Massey, the panel addressed constitutional design, judicial oversight, inequality, and the enduring challenges of preserving checks and balances in American governance.

Two former governors of Virginia faced off in a moderated discussion about Virginia politics and the coming elections. See what Schar School Distinguished Visiting Professors of Practice Bob McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe had to say.

Former governor Bob McDonnell’s lunch at Mason Square offered NSPP students firsthand insights into governance, enriching their fast-track journey to a Master of Public Policy degree.

Nathan Stolzenfeld graduated as an undergraduate with distinction and could have started a meaningful career right away. See why this scholar decided to return for a Master of International Security and Law degree and discover who inspired them.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for Schar School in the News: September 22nd - 26th, 2025.