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Researchers led by a team from the Schar School analyzed decades’ worth of data to draw a map of the world’s biggest buyers and sellers of illicit kidneys. See what nations perpetrate this international crime.

New Student Body President Jonathan Dubois represents the university’s 30,000 undergraduates. He’s also majoring in international security and law in the Schar School. See what motivates him as a leader.

Vice President Mike Pence is now Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at the Schar School. Read students’ reactions to the first class of his course, The Character of the American Constitution.

He’s traveled the world; speaks several languages; plays cello, balalaika, and dombra among other instruments; and writes op-eds about international security issues that are published in influential media outlets. And he’s 18. Meet graduating senior Josef Wolpert.

From Army officer to global educator, Mark Flanigan’s career spans continents, classrooms, and public service—shaped by curiosity, cultural exchange, and a commitment to connection. See how the 2006 graduate is giving back to the Schar School.

With NATO and U.S. relations in the headlines—and, apparently, on the rocks—this Schar School study-abroad trip to Europe’s international security landmarks was well timed.

Loveline Phillips never contemplated the academic path she found at the Schar School. But now that she’s discovered how her research skills can help others, there’s no stopping her.

The Schar School kicked off a yearlong series commemorating its 10th anniversary with “The Governors’ Roundtable: The Future of Virginia.”

Schar School graduates are on the move! Read about Gerica Goodman, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s pick for the Virginia statehouse’s top legislative position, and other alumni finding success in leadership positions.

Research from the Steven S. Fuller Institute—based on figures from the federal government—indicates the Washington, D.C., region lost nearly 53,000 federal jobs lost last year. The effects could be long lasting.