May 29, 2025When we think about the capabilities organization development (OD) and change leaders need, research skills aren’t always at the top of the list. We often focus first on facilitation, systems thinking, or coaching—and understandably so. However, in my experience, the ability to design and conduct thoughtful inquiry is just as essential. It’s how we build trust, navigate complexity, and ensure our work leads to meaningful outcomes.
May 28, 2025In just five years, the Schar School’s immersive Learning Communities program has expanded from a single cohort of first-year government majors to four vibrant communities, now also serving students passionate about the intersection of law and politics, as well as international policy. See what is driving the success of the programs and the students.
May 27, 2025When 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.
May 21, 2025In 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.
May 20, 2025Each year the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University presents awards to the top students in each undergraduate and graduate program.-
May 16, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 12 to 16, 2025.
May 14, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 5 to 9, 2025.
May 13, 2025Schar School Distinguished Service Professor Jean Paelinck passes away at 94. His contributions to the discipline of regional science were groundbreaking.
May 13, 2025Kenneth Reinert’s book addressing the ideology of economic nationalism, now in paperback, is as relevant as ever.-
May 12, 2025A major counterterrorism conference tackles trends, tactics, and targets amid a rapidly changing international landscape. Read more about the Counterterrorism 2025 summit on June 3.
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May 7, 2025A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for April 28 to May 7, 2025.
May 7, 2025Public-private partnerships are facing challenges from artificial intelligence, a shifting federal landscape, and other issues that require informed leadership. Next week’s NextGen P3s conference provides that. Read details.
