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George Mason UniversitySchool students traveled to Oxford University for student focused, collaborative research with faculty exploring human rights. Their experience was made possible through the generous support of donors to the Carter School.

We invite you to learn more about how our donor community impacts students: https://ow.ly/qm3x50X1LEt

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Carter School Students Attend the Oxford Consortium on Human Rights In spring 2024, Carter School students traveled to Oxford University for student focused, collaborative research with faculty exploring human rights. Their e...

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The Carter School is #1

Study at the #1 public university school for a Bachelors in Conflict Resolution.

Designed for real-world impact, our multidisciplinary program goes beyond international relations, providing you with practical skills in mediation, diplomacy, peacebuilding, advocacy, and policy.

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From groundbreaking research on political narratives to helping clients navigate real-world conflict, Oakley Hill is making an impact both inside and outside the classroom.

As a PhD candidate at the Carter School, Hill is advancing Root Narrative Theory through innovative research on how Americans perceive politics and social issues. Beyond his academic work, he serves as Facilitation Coordinator at Point of View, where he connects organizations and individuals with mediation and conflict resolution services tailored to their needs.

Read more about Oakley’s journey and contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution here → https://ow.ly/tlL050Z6UUL

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What does it take to build a lasting peace in Gaza?

In a new article, Carter School Dean Alpaslan Özerdem examines why efforts to disarm Hamas face significant challenges and why focusing only on military or security solutions may fall short. Drawing on lessons from past peace processes, he emphasizes the importance of trust, credible mediation, and inclusive political pathways.

Read more about this timely analysis and what it means for the future of peacebuilding:

🔗 https://responsiblestatecraft.org/hamas-disarmament-gaza/

Why the plan to disarm Hamas is destined to fail The US and the Board of Peace are ignoring the lessons of past, successful peace settlement efforts.

Even though the caps have been tossed, we are still reeling from the energy of Graduation! 🎓✨ Before we dive fully into the summer, we had to hop back on here to give one more huge shoutout to our phenomenal award winners! These rockstars didn't just cross the stage—they spent their time here pushing boundaries, lifting up others, and striving for excellence.

Join us in the comments by dropping some 👏👏 for our stellar lineup:
✨ Lauren Ray – Outstanding Scholar
✨ Lisa Gray – Positive Impact
✨ Maia Rissi – Positive Impact
✨ Avery Shippen – Departmental Distinction
✨ Avery Butler – Departmental Distinction
✨ Terezia Kacianova – Departmental Distinction

We are so incredibly proud to call you our alumni. Thank you for making our campus a brighter, more impactful place. Go change the world, everyone! 🌍❤️

Dr. Margarita Tadevosyan opened up about conflict, memory, and why true reconciliation was like building a mosaic—it took patience to place each piece carefully. 🧩

From her childhood in war-torn Armenia to facilitating dialogue in the South Caucasus, her peacebuilding compass remained strictly human-centered: separating everyday people from the regimes that claimed to represent them.

Read the moving feature on why peace wasn't a permanent destination, but a continuous practice: https://ow.ly/tIWQ50Z897T

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Meet the passionate community at The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution! From dedicated faculty to inspiring students, supportive staff, and accomplished alumni, we dive deeply into the root causes of conflicts and create innovative solutions for ethical and just peacebuilding on the local, national, and global stages.

Come get to know us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9y0938LQEE

Carter School Graduate Meet and Greet Come and visit us at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resol...

Polarization is at an all-time high. How do we fix it? 🧵

The debut episode of dives into the urgent need for trauma-informed reconciliation. Join Kellye Richardson, Antti Pentikainen, & Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution alumni Dr. Nicholas Sherwood & Cameron Cassar.

Discover how the Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation is using restorative practices to heal communities, and why self-reflection & self-care are essential to global peace work. 🕊️

🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now: https://ow.ly/WBfQ50Z7HrI

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