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The Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

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Shaping Peace. Transforming Futures.

As a national leader in the study of peace and conflict resolution, the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University is home to world-renowned scholars, practitioners, and nearly 2,300 alumni working on every continent to resolve conflicts and foster peace. With innovative programs, experiential learning, and a global network of partners, we are preparing the next generation of leaders who will confront today’s challenges—from community disputes to international crises—with compassion, creativity, and courage.

Your support empowers students, fuels groundbreaking research, and builds a more just and peaceful world.

There’s a human right for people to live in peace.

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient

A Global Leader in Peacebuilding

#1

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate program at a public university (CollegeFactual.com)

2300+

Alumni working in 50+ countries

100%

Of students engage in experiential learning

Why the Carter School? Why Now? Why You?

The need for peacebuilders has never been greater. From local communities to global conflicts, the Carter School leads the way in advancing research, training, and practice that promote nonviolent solutions. Your gift helps us provide scholarships, expand peace labs, and extend our impact in regions where conflict threatens stability and human rights.

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Drive Solutions

Your support powers Peace Labs, where students and faculty develop practical solutions for real-world conflicts—whether through cutting-edge technology like the Peace Engineering Lab or programs like the Better Evidence Project.

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Expand Point of View

Help complete the vision for The Lodge at Point of View, our 120-acre retreat and research center overlooking Belmont Bay, where leaders and practitioners gather to engage in transformative dialogue and reconciliation.

The world, and the United States in particular, needs more peacekeepers and peacebuilders.

Robert Harris MS Conflict Analysis and Resolution ’96, PhD ’03
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Support Scholarships

Scholarships reduce financial barriers for students passionate about peacebuilding, ensuring they have the resources and mentorship needed to make a global impact.

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Empower Faculty

Endowed chairs and programmatic support allow the Carter School to recruit and retain leading experts in peace and conflict resolution, shaping policy and practice worldwide.

Contact Us

Maria Seniw
Director of Development
703-993-8763
[email protected]

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Peace Needs You

Your gift to the Carter School equips students and alumni with the skills, experiences, and connections to lead change—through diplomacy, humanitarian work, and grassroots movements.