- August 5, 2021After a landmark virtual 2020 festival with more than 15,000 viewers, Fall for the Book is pushing the envelope with a new hybrid format for its 23rd festival, which runs from October 14-31.
- August 5, 2021Earning a degree from George Mason University is a wise investment. U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Kiplinger’s all have recognized Mason as a “best value” in higher education.
- August 5, 2021This fall, George Mason University students will be eligible to apply for Greater Washington Partnership’s Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential Scholarships for Minorities and Women. The scholarships are part of an effort to encourage underrepresented students to gain digital skills.
- August 4, 2021The installation of the first Bigbelly zero waste station on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus aligns with the university’s waste reduction commitment and draws attention to how single-use consumption and disposal is connected to negative environmental outcomes.
- August 2, 2021George Mason University President Gregory Washington last week outlined his goals for the coming academic year, including the establishment of the Mason Virginia Promise to “be the institution for all Virginians” and implementing a five-year plan for Mason to climb more than 40 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
- July 29, 2021Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent commitment to increase funding for Virginia’s behavioral health system is an important step in addressing the state’s mental health inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, said Keith Renshaw, psychology professor at George Mason University.
- July 29, 2021About 4,000 of our students have a military affiliation through dependency, service or a spouse.
- July 28, 2021Mason's Michael Buschmann and his team have developed technology that could help make COVID-19 vaccines less costly, with fewer side-effects and more available.
- July 28, 2021The entire Mason community is being asked to upload their vaccination status by Aug. 1.
- July 28, 2021The Fairfax Campus will host a large-scale public safety training exercise Friday, July 30, with the FBI and other federal, regional and local public safety agencies .
- July 22, 2021Mason is joining the growing community of universities that require all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated, and to share verification of their vaccination status, in order to work, study, and live on campus.