News & Media

 Read the latest news and announcements about the Schar School's groundbreaking research, initiatives and programs, and events featuring distinguished guests from the national capital region and beyond.

Schar School students are not just attending classes — they are conducting cutting-edge research, interning with prestigious organizations, launching new programs, supporting their communities, and balancing work (and more) with school. Read through profiles of outstanding current students and alumni.

Our faculty are frequently cited as subject matter experts in major publications and news outlets, such as the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Economist, NPR, and many others. The Schar School is mentioned in U.S. media approximately 300 times each month.

The Washington Post has partnered with the Schar School since 2016 to conduct a series of public opinion polls to illuminate voter sentiment on a broad range of political and public policy issues. The partnership combines the expertise of Schar School faculty with The Washington Post’s formidable national reach.