'Best Of' George Mason's Access to Excellence podcast

For this special "Best Of" episode, we revisit some of our most thought-provoking and compelling conversations between President Washington and our accomplished faculty.

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George Mason welcomes record number of incoming students for fall 2025

Convocation welcomed the newest and largest class of George Mason University students with inspiration to look beyond what limits us and look toward a future of boundless opportunity.

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Welcome back, Patriots! Your best year yet starts now

Discover events, resources, and connections to build your success, wellbeing, and community at George Mason

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George Mason's College of Public Health earns first CEPH accreditation in Virginia

George Mason's College of Public Health has been awarded accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health, becoming the first and only college of public health in Virginia to earn this standard for excellence.

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The Commonwealth and George Mason University are taking bold steps in AI

Virginia’s new AI Career Launch Pad showcases George Mason’s commitment to accessible, responsible innovation through programs such as its MS in AI and Responsible AI certificate.

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George Mason University | A Top 50 Public R1 Research University

Join the rest of the George Mason community as we welcome new students to a new academic year. Welcome2Mason events span the first few weeks of the fall semester and provide countless opportunities for students to get involved, meet new people, and learn more about our campus. For a complete list of scheduled events, visit welcome2mason.gmu.edu. Signature events include IVth Night, Transfer Nation, academic department receptions, Involvement Fair and on-campus job fairs, “Ask Me” tents across campus, and other welcome activities.

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From first of its kind research to stories of student and alumni success, read the latest news from George Mason.

George Mason honors student Nathan Ferraro finds his voice through dream internship . In this photo, Nathan stands to the right of a house with a large sign.

George Mason student finds his voice through dream internship 

Sophomore communication major Nathan Ferraro spent his summer reporting for Trib Total Media—crafting weekly news stories that let him “find his voice” in journalism while reconnecting with his Pennsylvania roots. Learn more about his experience.

Author Liz Moore speaks to an audience at GMU's Fall for the Book fall event series

Ng and Larson headline this year’s Fall for the Book festival 

Fall for the Book returns for its 27th annual festival, October 7-11, with bestselling authors Celeste Ng and Erik Larson appearing on campus.

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George Mason researchers are engineering better vision with $1.17M grant

George Mason researchers are pioneering a new approach using robotics and artificial intelligence to address complex eye movement disorders like strabismus.

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Events

Around Campus  

Sept. 6, 8 p.m. | Gian Marco en Concierto | Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall  
Sept. 14, noon | Arts Alive! 2025 | Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center  
Sept. 14, 7 p.m. | Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Beethoven—The Young Genius | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts  
Sept. 27, 5 p.m. | 20th ARTS by George! Headlining Performance: 'An Evening with Darren Criss' | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
  

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

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