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Mike Pence to Join George Mason University’s Schar School as Distinguished Professor of Practice

The hire follows a federal Title VI finding that could jeopardize George Mason’s research funding.

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Overview

  • George Mason University announced Tuesday that former Vice President Mike Pence will join the Schar School of Policy and Government as a distinguished professor of practice.
  • Beginning in spring 2026, Pence will teach undergraduate courses, lead public-facing seminars, and engage students through lectures, moderated discussions, and mentorship programs.
  • Pence called it a privilege to join the school and said he plans to share lessons on principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution while promoting civil discourse on campus.
  • Schar School Dean Mark J. Rozell welcomed Pence, saying his conservative philosophy offers a framework for discussions of federalism, separation of powers, and the role of values in public life.
  • The appointment comes as the Education Department recently found the university in violation of Title VI over hiring practices, a determination that requires policy changes and could endanger federal research funding, which totaled $182.3 million in 2023.