Buzz McClain

When a major Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence needed a new leader, they turned to a Schar School alum. Meet Whitney Woods and see how her George Mason University degree inspired her to pursue public service.

A weeklong study-abroad visit to Mexico brought the theories of classwork to life for Schar School students. See where they visited, who they met, and what they learned.

In advance of her keynote speech at a major international security conference next week, Schar School Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera shares her thoughts on the state of the security world.

Are Americans for or against the use of military force to control immigrant rights protests in Los Angeles? A new Washington Post-Schar School poll asked more than 1,000 citizens that question. See what the survey shows.

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.

Work has begun on research intended to reveal hidden financial systems and geopolitical forces that, in effect, weaponize corruption. Read more about Distinguished University Professor Janine Wedel’s latest project and who stands to benefit—and not—from her investigation.

When national economies become tools of conflict, what’s the path forward? PhD student Vo Hoang Trinh Nguyen earned international recognition for her bold proposal. Read about her winning essay and her travels to Switzerland to deliver it.

In a major interview with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Schar School director of biodefense graduate programs Gregory Koblentz warns that new policy changes in “gain-of-function” research is confusing and hazardous. Read the interview.

Each year the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University presents awards to the top students in each undergraduate and graduate program.

A major counterterrorism conference tackles trends, tactics, and targets amid a rapidly changing international landscape. Read more about the Counterterrorism 2025 summit on June 3.