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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.

Meet Betsy Zorio, the 2000 Schar School graduate who now serves as vice president of U.S. programs for Save the Children. See what she says about her ‘transformative’ time at George Mason.