Master of Public Policy

Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.

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.

Careers in space policy are lifting off. Aerospace veteran and Schar School graduate Hina Kazmi introduces a new course in space policy that takes graduate degrees to an elevated level in a burgeoning field of study.

The NEW Leadership ® Virginia program introduces undergraduates from around the state to women in prominent positions in government and business. See who this year’s cohort met and how they found inspiration in hearing their stories.

After interning and working at key institutions in Washington, D.C., Schar School master’s graduate Brandon Ledford discovered local government was a more satisfying alternative. He says others could as well.

The federal government isn’t the only employer in town. Government students and those looking for positions in public service and public policy would do well to look at state and local agencies. First of a series.

Parisa Pirooz believes refugee women need more than shelter; they need cultural and community support. She has created a nonprofit to make that happen. Read about CreSHEndo.

This 2024 master of public policy graduate won his first election in November. See why serving the public is important to Anthony Amos.

Captain Naquan Staton applied to the prestigious Marine Corps Congressional Fellowship to learn how to do financial management better for the Marines. Read his story and what he hopes to discover about how Congress decides to spend money.

For Marine Corps Captain Desiree A. Peterson, studying at the Schar School as a Marine Congressional Fellow “offers a unique chance to see the legislative process from the inside, which I believe is essential for enhancing our effectiveness as a force.” See her story.