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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 6h

Episode 1 is here! In the debut of Policy and Governance Perspectives, host David Ramadan sits down with former Virginia governors Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe to talk leadership, collaboration, and lessons from public service.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 19h

Pandora Report 10.11.2025

This issue features the latest developments in AI and biosecurity; the Ebola outbreak in the DRC; disruption of U.S. public health agencies; and profiles of @scharschool.bsky.social experts and students tackling CBW risks worldwide.

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The Pandora Report

Where Science Meets Security

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 23h

We’re proud to announce that the Schar School has achieved full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)! This milestone reflects the school's excellence in international affairs education. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

Schar School Achieves Full Membership to Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

The Schar School’s reputation for teaching and researching international affairs leads to a full membership in the field’s most distinguished organization, the Association of Professional Schools of I...

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 1d

The Schar School's Policy and Governance Perspectives podcast launches TOMORROW!

Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 5d

How can universities drive real change in urban communities? Join Professor Qian Hu of the Schar School at #NASPAA2025 for Research–Practice Partnerships: Insights from Urban-Serving Universities. From 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Oak Creek, Union

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 6d

#NASPAA2025, Schar School’s Mirae Kim joins colleagues at 2:15 for “Making a Difference Globally in the Post-Pandemic World”—a conversation on MPA program delivery. At 3:30, she’ll help tackle “Defending Public Administration and Community Service in Uncertain Times.”

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 6d

Kicking off day two at #NASPAA2025! 🌟
Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides.
📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 7d

We’re in Flagstaff for #NASPAA2025! 🌵
Join Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social, MPA Director Mirae Kim, and Professor Qian Hu as they lead conversations on innovation, leadership, and collaboration in public administration.

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Opinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 9d

Virginia: Spanberger holds wide lead in governor’s race.
(Washington Post / @scharschool.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 12d

What happens when presidential power outpaces institutions? At George Mason’s Constitution Day Forum, Schar School’s @jenvictor.bsky.social joined experts to unpack executive power, partisanship, and democracy’s resilience.

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Constitution Day Forum Examines Executive Power and Democratic Resilience

George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government hosted a Constitution Day Forum examining executive power, democratic resilience, and the contested “unitary executive” theory. Featurin...

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 13d

Who better to preview Virginia’s next governor’s challenges than two who’ve been there? Former Govs. Bob McDonnell & Terry McAuliffe joined @markjrozell.bsky.social at Mason Square for a candid look at the 2025 race. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

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Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 15d

Great event last night @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social with the two former governors in a bipartisan discussion of this year’s elections and the challenges for the next governor of Virginia.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 15d

Proud to see Schar School alumni on the ballot in #Election2025!

✅ Ken Balbuena (MPA ’20, Nonprofit Mgmt Cert ’21) is running for Braddock District Supervisor in Fairfax County.
✅ Miranda Briseño (BA ’18) is running for Medford City Council in Massachusetts.

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Patriots on the Ballot: Meet Two Schar School Graduates Running for Public Office

Why would anyone run for public office in today’s turbulent political climate? We asked these two Schar School graduates why they are charging into the fray with ambitious campaigns to win local offic...

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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 16d

If you are interested in a career defending the nation and the world from natural and human-made biological threats, join me on Wednesday, October 8 at 12 PM ET for a virtual information session on the MS in Biodefense degree.
@scharschool.bsky.social

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Graduate Admissions Events

We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 19d

The Campus to Career series is officially underway! Earlier this week, Schar School Learning Communities students explored public service careers at Working for the Common Good. More events coming soon—these students are just getting started!

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Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 21d

Two former governors to discuss challenges for the next governor of Virginia, @georgemasonu.bsky.social @scharschool.bsky.social next Monday at GMU’s Arlington campus.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 21d

Virginia’s election is coming up—what challenges will the next governor face? Hear advice from former governors Terry McAuliffe (D) & Bob McDonnell (R) at Pizza & Perspectives. Sept 29 @ 6 p.m. Mason Square
RSVP: mason360.gmu.edu/event/2288814

George Mason University

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 23d

“Some of the whispering campaign out there, quite frankly, among Republicans is that the top of the ticket has very little chance of winning and therefore they need to put their money down-ticket” @markjrozell.bsky.social to WVTF on the VA governor's race www.wvtf.org/news/2025-09...

New campaign finance numbers show a significant lead for Spanberger

Campaign finance numbers are revealing the shape of Virginia politics heading into this year's election for governor. The latest disclosures show Democrat Abigail Spanberger has more than twice as muc...

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26d

Former vice president Mike Pence is joining the faculty at George Mason University.

George Mason has been the subject of several investigations from the Trump administration over its DEI policies and alleged failures to combat campus antisemitism.

Former vice president Mike Pence joins faculty at George Mason University

Former Vice President Mike Pence joins George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government as a faculty member for a year.

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Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 26d

Great @haydencenter.bsky.social @scharschool.bsky.social event today with @markwarner.bsky.social on protecting intelligence from politics. @georgemasonu.bsky.social

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Hayden Center @haydencenter.bsky.social · 25d

C-SPAN covered our event with Sen Mark Warner yesterday live on C-SPAN 2! Check out their coverage!

WATCH: www.c-span.org/program/publ...

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Sen. Warner on Protecting Intelligence From Politics

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, was interviewed by CNN host Jim Sciutto about protecting intelligence from politics. He spoke about his concerns of the Trump ...

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Hayden Center @haydencenter.bsky.social · 26d

A powerful event held at the Hayden Center today with Senator Mark Warner and Jim Sciutto! You've got to check out our instant replay!

WATCH: www.youtube.com/live/5FS1CZr...

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Protecting Intelligence from Politics; Senator Mark Warner Speaks

YouTube video by The Hayden Center

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 27d

Big congratulations to Schar School’s Terry Clower, named one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025! As director of the Center for Regional Analysis and Fuller Institute, his insights on the DC region’s economy shape policy and guide growth. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-09...

Terry Clower Named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s ’50 Most Influential’ List

Influential? There’s a list for that, and the Schar School’s economic data maven Terry L. Clower is on it!

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 28d

Happy Constitution Day & Citizenship Day! On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed. Today we honor that legacy and celebrate all citizens. See how George Mason is commemorating: schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-09...

We the People Commemorate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day with Campus Events

George Mason is celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17. Former Vice President Mike Pence will make give an address at Mason Square, Constitution experts discuss executive pow...

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