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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.

An early architect of what is now the Schar School passed away last year. See how Hal Gortner’s legacy continues at ����AV nearly 50 years later.

Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera wanted to see the effects of U.S. drug policies firsthand. The time she spent in a blighted Philadelphia neighborhood resulted in a remarkable story for a nonprofit policy magazine.

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

Rwanda president Paul Kagame names Schar School 2006 graduate CEO of the country’s economic development board. See Jean-Guy Afrika’s credentials and learn about the program that prepared him.

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

George Mason researcher Carlotta Domeniconi is working with the Department of Homeland Security to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to model—and uncover—human smuggling networks.  

Italian security analyst Maurizio Geri brings global expertise to George Mason’s Schar School, advancing NATO warfare strategies while enriching academic discussions and collaborations. See how visiting international scholars make a difference on campus and in the classroom.

The New Orleans News Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street is an example of “rampage terrorism.” The Schar School’s Zak Kallenborn has policy recommendations to prevent and recover from future events.

The year 2024 saw several changes at the Schar School’s P3 center, including a name change. See what happened and what’s ahead.