Schar School of Policy and Government

George Mason alum Michelle Lammers is one of Colorado’s “50 Top Women to Watch.” See how her master’s degree and a study-abroad program to Oxford contributed to her career—and her life.

This year, the annual Mason Vision Day of giving will help those who need it the most: Schar Schools students in financial crisis. It’s more important this year than ever.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for March 10 - 14, 2025.

See how internships on Capitol Hill opened public administration senior Dylan Morse’s eyes to how Washington operates—and what he likes best about governance.

PhD candidate Tim Bynion studies political party disloyalty in Congress. His newly awarded American Political Science Association (APSA) Congressional Fellowship will go a long way in deepening his understanding of politics. Read what his professors say about this rare opportunity.

Meet George Mason’s third graduate (and second from the Schar School) to be elected to Congress: U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, BA Government and International Politics ‘05.

As if waiting for a college acceptance letter wasn’t tense enough, Clarissa M. Schwarz had the added element of going into labor on the same day the good news came from George Mason. See the story about this international security and law senior’s journey to the Schar School.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for March 3-7, 2025.

The second Public Service Weekend, held at the Schar School, welcomed 29 undergraduates from across the country for three days of innovative programming on the topic of international security.

The Schar School is singularly prepared and positioned to advance your education and career with meaningful internships at key institutions throughout the Washington, D.C., region. What do you get from an internship? Read our story.