George Mason University leads Virginia in U.S. News online program rankings

Today, U.S. News & World Report released their 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, highlighting the university’s exceptional offerings across several disciplines, especially for veterans.

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Navigating AI’s risks and rewards

In our latest Access to Excellence, President Washington & Chief AI Officer Amarda Shehu discuss higher ed's crucial role in AI training & development.

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George Mason’s recreation program is helping bring parks to the people

Northern Virginia offers 12,000+ acres of parks. This fall, a new 600-acre park opened in Ashburn near Beaverdam Reservoir, with George Mason University graduates among its leaders.

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Navigating AI’s risks and rewards

Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across the globe. In the latest Access to Excellence episode, President Gregory Washington and George Mason’s inaugural vice president and chief AI officer, Amarda Shehu, discuss the role of higher education in AI training and development. Listen to this episode.

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Bioengineering major pursues his career goals with internships

Not only is Andy Gomez working on a year-long internship with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), he is also a part-time clinical research assistant at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Learn more

Meet more interns and hear their stories

Anamaria Berea leads team to design lunar cultural archive. Discover more.

Listen to Access to Excellence Podcast — EP 62: What are the chances of intelligent life beyond Earth?

George Mason University leads Virginia with strong U.S. News online program rankings. Read more.

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Research using AI to track Amazon rainforest species produces landmark results

 

Through resilience and innovation, George Mason University's Dr. David Luther and his team are revolutionizing how we study biodiversity in the Amazon. Using AI-powered tools, they’ve captured tens of thousands of images and audio recordings, identifying species and uncovering critical insights into how forest structure impacts wildlife. Explore how their innovative work is paving the way for conservation efforts worldwide.

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