Former Vice President Mike Pence is joining George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government as a distinguished professor of practice.
The university said that Pence’s involvement in the school is a “significant addition to the institution’s academic community.” His position will “contribute to undergraduate courses beginning in spring 2026 and in public-facing seminars that explore the intersection of politics, leadership, and national governance,” while his “insights into legislative negotiation, executive decision-making, and crisis management—shaped during a time of global pandemic, domestic unrest, and international uncertainty—will offer students an uncommon vantage point into recent history and contemporary challenges.”
“It’s a privilege to join the Schar School as Professor of Practice,” Pence said in a statement. “Throughout my years of public service, I have seen firsthand the importance of principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution in shaping the future of our nation. I look forward to sharing these lessons with the next generation of American leaders and learning from the remarkable students and faculty of George Mason University.”
Pence explained that higher education “plays a vital role in preparing Americans not only for career success, but also for lives of service and integrity. Now more than ever we should be investing our time and resources into civil discourse on campus, and I’m honored to contribute to that mission,” adding that he looks forward to “helping students apply enduring American principles to the pressing policy and leadership challenges of our time, ensuring that the values which have guided our nation for generations continue to strengthen the character and promise of our Republic.”
Earlier this year, Pence received the John F. Kennedy “Profile in Courage Award” on Sunday evening for fulfilling his “duty” on January 6, 2021.
