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Mark J. Rozell

Mark J. Rozell

@markjrozell.bsky.social

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Dean, Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.

Mark J. Rozell is a political scientist. He is the dean and Ruth D. and John T. Hazel chair in public policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government of George Mason University. His research concerns various topics in United States politics and government such as executive privilege, the presidency, the intersection of religion and politics, and federalism, among other topics. .. more

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Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 5d

schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11...

Fairfax County Officials Inspire Schar School MPA Students to Pursue Local Government Careers

More than 60 Master of Public Administration students attended the 28th Local Government Night to listen to county leaders—many of them graduates from the same MPA program—discuss their careers. Read ...

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

From shrinking attention spans to rising polarization, the media faces new challenges every day. In this week's podcast, David Ramadan, David Rehr, and journalist Mark Halperin dig into how the news covers today’s most divisive political stories. schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 6d

Five takeaways from Virginia’s general election

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

Last week, we welcomed John Brennan, Michael Hayden, and Ellen McCarthy for “The Directors: A Conversation on Intelligence and National Security." Read more about this candid discussion on global security and the future of intelligence at the @haydencenter.bsky.social schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11...

A Night of Insight: Intelligence Leaders Discuss Global Challenges

Three former intelligence directors took the Schar School stage for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of international security. See what they said.

Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 8d

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Radford teams with GMU for public policy master’s program

Radford University is entering an agreement with George Mason University that will allow students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees from both universities.

www.radford.edu

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 12d

Reservists do more than serve—they connect communities & the nation. Hear David Ramadan, Cmdr. Dan Matthews & Cmdr. Sean Purdy discuss how modern tech is reshaping the U.S. Army Reserve. Tune in: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

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

With Virginia’s election less than a week away, Schar School Democracy Lab students reflected on the gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger during their visit to WUSA9 earlier this month.
Read more 🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

First-Year Dem Lab Students Break Down the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate at WUSA9

First-Year Democracy Lab students were invited to discuss the one and only gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger. Read what their response was and see the replay of t...

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

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Welcoming New Member: George Mason University - APSIA

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is pleased to announce the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University has been accepted as a full member....

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Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · 19d

Our new poll with GMU's Schar School asked Virginia voters about Jay Jones's texts musing about shooting Republican speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. After hearing one text 51% say Jones should drop out, including 26% of Democrats www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · 19d

NEW Washington Post-Schar School poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races. Story with Post greats @schneidergs.bsky.social & Erin Cox www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...

New poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races

Attorney general nominee Jay Jones, who sent the texts, has lost some support, but fellow Democrat Abigail Spanberger keeps a strong lead in the governor’s race, a Post-Schar School poll finds.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 20d

Freedom of speech lies at the core of democracy—but it’s under pressure in today’s polarized age. David Ramadan talks with Barbara Comstock & @walterolson.bsky.social about defending civil discourse and free expression in our latest episode: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

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

Students, faculty, and diplomats packed the room for “Why Taiwan Matters,” featuring Vice President Mike Pence. “Freedom is not guaranteed,” Pence said. “It endures because freedom-loving people stand without apology for the free people of the world.”
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‘Why Taiwan Matters’: Former Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at the Schar School

Former Vice President Mike Pence joined the Schar School community for a discussion on why Taiwan’s security and democracy matter to the world.

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

This month @salimvasenate.bsky.social (BS ’12, MPA ’15) returned to the Schar School to lead a “Build Your Own Bill” workshop, inspiring future policymakers. “The legislative process should belong to the people.” schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...

Build Your Own Bill: Senator, Alum Saddam Salim Returns to Inspire Next Generation of Policymakers

Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 25d

Another government shutdown? David Ramadan, Jeremy Mayer & Steve Ellis unpack why these crises keep happening—and how to end them for good. 🎧 Policy and Governance Perspectives, Ep. 2
schar.gmu.edu/podcast

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · 25d

Current Schar School students—this one’s for you!
Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!

Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · 27d

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Commentary: Jones’ texts will test Virginia’s single-ticket sweep trend

For the past four statewide elections for Virginia’s top state offices — governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general — voters have gone the single-ticket route, vesting all three titles in the sam...

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

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.
schar.gmu.edu/policy-and-g...

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

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 · 28d

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 · Oct 10

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 · Oct 9

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 · Oct 8

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.

Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · Oct 4

Jay Jones’s 2022 text messages roil race for Virginia attorney general

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Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · Oct 3

What's the most important issue for Virginia voters in the governor's election? We asked an open-ended question. Economy, education and a lot of other topics www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · Oct 3

Just posted: Spanberger holds wide lead in Virginia governor’s race, Post-Schar School poll finds. Story with Gregory Schneider, Erin Cox and @emgusk.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · Oct 3

richmond.com/opinion/colu...

Commentary: Earle-Sears' mystifying Ramaswamy turn

Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears’ team's decision to campaign alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, a hard-right former GOP presidential hopeful signals to political pros that her campaign is...

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Schar School of Policy and Government @scharschool.bsky.social · Oct 2

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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Andrew Ambrose Mackey @andrewmackey.com · Oct 1

Always impressed by @julthomson.bsky.social’s work (giving all us doctoral candidates a good name!) With Mark Rozell they just published an important piece on the global challenges of protecting religious freedom for Ethos. PDF in English here czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...

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Julianna Thomson @julthomson.bsky.social · Oct 1

Happy to share my article with @markjrozell.bsky.social has been published in Ethos - Quarterly of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.

czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...

Wyzwania dla ochrony wolności religijnej. Rola rządu i normy społeczne

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Mark J. Rozell @markjrozell.bsky.social · Sep 30

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.