Solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and last week’s Northern Lights show

Last night’s rare aurora borealis display, fueled by intense geomagnetic activity, lit up the skies near George Mason University. Discover the science behind this dazzling event with insights from George Mason expert Peter Becker.

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Alum Jimmy Hazel invests in the future with a foundational gift

James W. “Jimmy” Hazel, JD ’84, has dedicated his life to Virginia and George Mason University. In July 2024, as his Board of Visitors term ended, he contributed $1 million to the Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation.

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As the fall semester kicks off, President Washington reminds students, faculty and staff of the university policies and practices for upholding First Amendment rights while maintaining a safe, welcoming and undisrupted living and learning environment.

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