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Earning a master’s degree in public policy has propelled Annie Tulann’s international development career.

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.

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.

See how 2017 government and international politics graduate Evan Dunne used his degree to help launch a health information and technology platform to help Native American and indigenous communities.

Dana Staley found herself deep in her Master of Public Administration program with a newborn, a fulltime job, and eventually, a pandemic crisis. See how she managed to succeed through it all.

Schar School adjunct professor Lee Roberts is recognized as a Teacher of Distinction by George Mason University. See why, as a U.S. Army strategic intelligence officer, it’s important to him to teach international security.

Rona Jobe says her 2013 Master of Public Policy degree prepared her to help other women and minorities elevate their businesses. Now she’s a Rising Star winner from a major nonprofit.

A 2015 Schar School doctoral graduate has been named president of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani. See how Bilal Wahab came to George Mason and what he gained during his time here.

Alumna Sophie Wozniak spoke to International Relations Policy Task Force students about how the Schar School influenced her career path.

The keynote speaker at the Degree Celebration on May 10 will be 2023 Restaurateur of the Year Rose Previte. Find out how her Master of Public Policy degree helped her open her first award-winning restaurant.