Schar School Student Spotlight

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.

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.

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.

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.

Her academic pathway began nearly 3,000 miles away from Mason Square, in Portland, Oregon, with a detour to Paris where she began her pursuit of a Master of Political Science degree. Now Manar Khalid Al Mahmood is finally coming to campus. Read about her experience at UNESCO and her ambitious goals.

A crisis simulation game, hosted by the Center for Security Policy Studies at the Schar School, trains students to anticipate the next international emergency.

Two Schar School biodefense PhD students won competitive fellowships with a renowned program. See who they are.

Meet Betsy Zorio, the 2000 Schar School graduate who now serves as vice president of U.S. programs for Save the Children. See what she says about her ‘transformative’ time at George Mason.

When Daksha Magesh came to George Mason University as a freshman in 2021, she already had an impressive resumé. The Honors College student was working for federal prosecutor Manka Dhingra of the 45th District from her hometown of Seattle, Washington. Magesh says that’s where her interest in law comes from.

Schar School alum Ethan Thomas credits his professors for supporting him and honing his skills to become a great lawyer.