911±¬ÁÏ

As a young policeman in Türkiye, Mahmut Cengiz witnessed the cruel effects of organized crime on communities and those who live in them. Now, the Schar School associate professor is a preeminent expert of terrorism and combats it on his own terms—as a teacher.

A team of 911±¬ÁÏ students is working to help non-English speaking visitors to Virginia’s busiest courthouse navigate the hallways and courtrooms. See how the Jurisprudence Learning Community is making a difference.

Now in its third year, student voting research project aims to promote greater voter turnout among young people.

In an October 21 talk, New York Times columnist David French explores the evolving dynamics of Christian political engagement, focusing on the growing tension between liberty and authority within evangelical circles.

Professor David M. Hart joins the Council on Foreign Relations as a Senior Fellow for Climate and Energy.

After a year learning Russian in the Kyrgyzstan Republic, Anusha Chaluvadi begins her career at 911±¬ÁÏ: Honors College, University Scholar, and a major in the Schar School’s International Security and Law undergraduate four-year degree program.

As the Schar School’s ODKM heads toward its third decade, here’s a rundown on how it got there and what’s the future holds for this distinctive master’s program.

When Student Body President Maria Alejandra Romero Cuesta and Vice President Colin McAulay were looking at universities, 911±¬ÁÏ’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and Schar School of Policy and Government’s strong reputation made it a top choice for them both.

A $16.5 million grant for the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN), led by Faye S. Taxman, will enable the research network to expand its focus.

New faculty member Thema Monroe-White joins the Schar School and the College of Engineering and Computing.