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Schar School economists present the past and future of the Washington, D.C., region’s economy. Here’s what they said.

After two veteran politicians discussed the midterm elections, two sitting directors at the CIA divulged details (as much as they could) on how the agency operates.

“Science nerd” U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) discusses technology and policy with Schar School students. He also asks them to come to Capitol Hill to help strengthen the “science and tech capacity of the House.”

George Mason University’s community is invited to a first-ever conversation about U.S. intelligence between two sitting CIA directors.

Terry McAuliffe is back! Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe (D) returned to the Schar School classroom in late October, debuting at Associate Professor Justin Gest’s Immigration Policy and Politics class at Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia.

A day-long symposium will examine the changing dynamics of the Arctic, addressing the region as a national security issue.

Schar School international security master’s student Sara Michels is the winner of an inaugural Vespa motor scooter contest. The essay competition is a collaboration among Mason, a regional Vespa nonprofit, and a local Vespa dealership.

How many international graduate student-athletes can there be? Master of Public Administration student Grace Furlong may be the only one at the Schar School.

China’s recent aggressive actions toward Taiwan have raised questions as to the readiness of the island nation to defend itself with its existing military.

According to a new study, it’s going to cost $700 billion more in aid for public schools to recover from the loss of learning caused by the pandemic. Right now, $190 billion is budgeted.