Schar School of Policy and Government

Graduating senior Mariamme Latif Estafan grew up as virtually the only child of immigrants in her hometown in New Jersey. Once she arrived at George Mason University, she found outlets for her desire to study—and improve—the immigrant experience.

Vice President Mike Pence is now Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at the Schar School. Read students’ reactions to the first class of his course, The Character of the American Constitution.

For first-year Schar School student Bora Yoon, identity and advocacy are inseparable. As a woman, a person of color, a child of immigrants, and an LGBTQ+ student, she says her story fuels her drive to pursue political study—and to fight for equity for everyone.

First-year student Apoorva Navale plans to attend law school with the help of the Schar School and the Honors College. See how she’s making the most of her college experience.

Schar School senior June Johnson is a leader on the women’s rowing team, an advocate for athletes’ mental health, and in her spare time rejuvenated the Patriot Pre-Law Program. Read how she does it all.

Nathan Stolzenfeld graduated as an undergraduate with distinction and could have started a meaningful career right away. See why this scholar decided to return for a Master of International Security and Law degree and discover who inspired them.

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.