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Mason will confer its third posthumous degree to a Schar School student on May 10.

The keynote speaker at the Degree Celebration on May 10 will be 2023 Restaurateur of the Year Rose Previte. Find out how her Master of Public Policy degree helped her open her first award-winning restaurant.

Where as Stuart S. Malawer faithfully served six governors of the commonwealth; where as he taught thousands of Mason students over 46 years; be it resolved, the Virginia Legislature officially honors him upon his retirement.

An international political consultant became persona non grata in Russia after leaving the Schar School. Read why Russia kicked Jason Jay Smart out.

Are we meta yet? A book about AI is cowritten by AI, along with Schar School associate professor Alan R. Shark, who teaches technology policy in government. AI created that intimidating cover, too.

Where do first-time elected leaders turn for learning the ropes of governing? The Schar School’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative teaches them not only how to govern but how to unite for the greater public good.

A winter study-abroad trip focuses on the political meanings of the ancient art and structures of Athens and Rome. A highlight is a visit to a museum of Greek folklore that few have heard of.

Mason alumna Kristen Cavallo was named the Virginia Business Magazine Business Person of 2023, a distinction that recognizes her achievements in growing companies while emphasizing diversity in leadership.

She’s helped 450 young families achieve higher education goals since 2010. Now Nicole Lynn Lewis, MPP ’06, is Washingtonian of the Year.

Six whirlwind months as a visiting professor on a Fulbright fellowship at the Schar School helped sinologist Gundumella Venkat Raman teach, learn, and make connections in Washington, D.C.