Schar School Staff

As the Schar School’s ODKM heads toward its third decade, here’s a rundown on how it got there and what’s the future holds for this distinctive master’s program.

The big winners of a two-month-long competition to create innovative ways to combat counterfeiting were Mason students and alumni—and the world at large. See who won the thousands in prize money in the Bring Down Counterfeiting Hackathon 2023 and who helped sponsor it.

A guest speaker to a Schar School classroom provided first-hand insight into life, such as it is, in North Korea. And Justin Seo should know: He’s a defector.

An innovative program to fund unpaid federal internships for Schar School students launches. Read more about the Federal Workforce Initiative.

A groundbreaking study uncovers where four of the world’s most dangerous illicit trade centers are located. The report also reveals who allows them to persist and succeed.

Katie Rose, a 2018 Mason graduate, was named Miss Virginia 2023. The Alpha Phi sister dazzled judges with ballet dancing and her strong advocacy to raise awareness of domestic violence issues.

New research shows when cannabis is legal, prescription opioid abuse goes down. What does that mean for public health policy?

Three George Mason University students from Ukraine offered to answer questions about the fate of their country during an “Ask Me Anything” session.

Study abroad students traveled to Scotland to participate and observe the climate change conference COP26. Here’s why, and what they learned.