Schar School of Policy and Government

Corruption prosecutor Jack Smith provided testimony that the rule of law is in trouble in the United States. But it’s not hopeless. See what he said could save the rule of law—and perhaps democracy itself.

With the support of Schar School connections, senior Sharanya Maddukuri landed two career-defining internships this past spring and summer.

After a year learning Russian in the Kyrgyzstan Republic, Anusha Chaluvadi begins her career at George Mason: Honors College, University Scholar, and a major in the Schar School’s International Security and Law undergraduate four-year degree program.

Ian Candy is coming to George Mason from South Dakota to study government, neuroscience, and will compete in forensics. See how he hopes to combine it all in an effort to make the world a better place.

Senior of the Year Celine Apenteng has made an impact during her time at George Mason, and she isn’t done. After graduating this spring, the Silver Spring, Maryland, native will continue to pursue her master’s through the university’s accelerated master’s program.

As a first-generation Guyanese American student, Zayd Hamid has found his calling in empowering his generation of student leaders with the education and experience they need to solve the world’s grand challenges.

Lydia Sigman grabbed every Schar School opportunity to position herself for a career in government.

Meet the two rising seniors who won a competitive scholarship within the Honors College: Aarush Jambunathan and Sebastian Rodinov.

Molly Izer’s political curiosity knows no bounds. As a second-year student in the Honors College, Izer has already explored a range of political advocacy spheres. From her high school origins in grassroots organizing in Oregon to her freshman-year congressional internships in Washington, D.C., Izer is now taking the next step with policy research at George Mason University and beyond.