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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 2d

Virginia: Spanberger holds wide lead in governor’s race.
(Washington Post / @scharschool.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251005

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

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 · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

“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 · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 18d

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...

@markwarner.bsky.social @jimsciutto.bsky.social @cnn.com @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social @c-span.bsky.social

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 · 19d

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...

@cnn.com @c-span.bsky.social @markwarner.bsky.social @scharschool.bsky.social

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

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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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 22d

Vice President Mike Pence is joining the Schar School as a Distinguished Professor of Practice. He will share his perspectives on governance, policy, and leadership with students. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-09...

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

Don’t miss the 2025 Roger Wilkins Lecture!
Special Counsel Jack Smith will discuss the challenges of defending democracy & the rule of law in today’s political climate. Free & open to the Mason community. Doors open at 4 No signup is required but you may want to arrive early.

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

AI-powered battle drones? Schar School Policy Fellow Zak Kallenborn weighed in to the @wsj.com : "Folks have been talking about the potential of drone swarms to change warfare for decades. But until now, they've been more prophecy than reality."
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Exclusive | AI-Powered Drone Swarms Have Now Entered the Battlefield

In a new frontier for warfare, Ukraine is using technology to allow groups of drones to communicate and make decisions independent of their operator.

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Hayden Center @haydencenter.bsky.social · 28d

Wanted to attend, but something came up? No problem. We got you.

THE MISSION: THE CIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY

WATCH: www.youtube.com/live/stM8zRe...

@scharschool.bsky.social @npr.org @georgemasonu.bsky.social @genmhayden.bsky.social

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Jennifer N. Victor @jenvictor.bsky.social · 28d

I'm proud to support GMU President Dr. Gregory Washington, whom I ran into today outside the campus polling place on this special Election Day with MasonVotes student Voting Ambassadors. Doing the work of democracy. @gmupres.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social @scharschool.bsky.social

A photo of Prof. Jennifer Victor with GMU President Gregory Washington and Mason student Voting Ambassadors at Mason's campus near the polling place on 9/9/25, special Election Day.

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Hayden Center @haydencenter.bsky.social · 29d

It's not too late to register and join us in Arlington or on our YouTube livestream. Tonight at 7 pm ET.
REGISTER: signup.e2ma.net/signup/20085...

Hayden Center @haydencenter.bsky.social · 29d

TOMORROW! FREE!

Inside the CIA. Pulitzer-winning Tim Weiner in conversation with NPR’s Greg Myre.
Sept. 9, 7 PM ET. Arlington, VA, or virtual.

REGISTER: signup.e2ma.net/signup/20085...

Don’t miss the reception and book signing!

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 29d

More than 220 students, faculty & staff packed Mason Square’s Fuse building for the first Pizza & Perspectives of the semester. @markjrozell.bsky.social led a wide-ranging conversation with former VP Mike Pence on conservatism, democracy & America’s future. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-09...

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