Upper-Level Democracy Lab

  • September 23, 2026

    Members of the Schar School Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community visited Richmond, Virginia, for a full day of immersive, experiential learning.

  • September 4, 2026

    David Ramadan, BA Government and Politics ’93, MAIT International Transactions ’95, professor of practice in George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government and director of the Upper-Level Democracy Lab, has been appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Board of Directors.

  • May 28, 2025

    In just five years, the Schar School’s immersive Learning Communities program has expanded from a single cohort of first-year government majors to four vibrant communities, now also serving students passionate about the intersection of law and politics, as well as international policy. See what is driving the success of the programs and the students.