May 13, 2025Weekly faculty/staff announcements for George Mason University
May 9, 2025George Mason University welcomed 229 “Junior Patriots” to its campuses on April 24 for the annual Take Your Junior Patriot to Work event. Faculty and staff had the chance to bring the children in their lives to campus and experience life at George Mason for a day.
May 8, 2025George Mason University assistant vice president and director of athletics Marvin Lewis has announced the appointment of Ashton Henderson as its new senior deputy athletic director and chief operating officer. A highly respected national leader in college athletics and professional sports, Henderson brings nearly 15 years of experience spanning collegiate athletics and professional sports with stops at Florida State University, Clemson University, and the Detroit Pistons.
May 7, 2025The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at George Mason University has named seasoned nonprofit leader Lisa Mariam as its new executive director, effective June 2. Selected after an extensive national search, Mariam will succeed Jennifer Disano, who is stepping down after 12 years of dedicated leadership.
May 7, 2025Heavy traffic is expected on and around George Mason University's Fairfax Campus for regional community college and high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena from May 12 through June 16, 2025.-
May 7, 2025George Mason University Spring Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m. in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Separate Degree Celebrations will honor school and college graduates from Wednesday, May 14, through Saturday, May 17, at the Fairfax Campus. Expect heavy traffic on and around campus. Multiple ceremonies will occur each day at the Fairfax Campus.
May 6, 2025Weekly faculty/staff announcements for George Mason University
April 30, 2025Patricia King, office manager in Research and Innovation Initiatives in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact (ORIEI), is the May Employee of the Month.
April 29, 2025Weekly faculty/staff announcements for George Mason University
April 25, 2025Congratulations to the George Mason University faculty and staff retirees from October 2024 to April 2025. The list below includes retirees, the department from which they retired, and years of service.
April 22, 2025Weekly announcements for George Mason University faculty/staff-
April 18, 2025George Mason University will celebrate Mason Day on Friday, April 25, from 3–10 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus. The event will feature a carnival and performances. Expect increased traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus. The event will take place from 3–10 p.m. in Parking Lots L and A (near EagleBank Arena).
