Outdoor forensic lab hosts guest researchers from Louisiana HBCU

Aspiring scientists from Southern University at New Orleans worked with George Mason experts in the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center for a 10-week summer program.

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Can dirty coffee grounds be the key to clean water?

Solutions to big challenges can come from unexpected places. In this episode of Access to Excellence, hear about cleaning water with coffee grounds, aerosol experiments on the ISS, and innovation inspired by jazz.

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Campus Foragers’ Forest turns 1

This month the organizers of the Foragers' Forest on the Fairfax Campus marked the project’s first anniversary with the planting of five endangered hybrid American chestnut trees.

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

Honoring Indigenous history and communities on campus

November marks Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences recently had the privilege of sitting down with Gabrielle Tayac, associate professor of history, to discuss Indigenous history in Virginia and how to connect with and learn more about George Mason's vibrant Indigenous community. Watch the video.


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The Anti-Defamation League honors George Mason’s Charles Chavis Jr. for his work in civil rights education

Charles Chavis Jr., a professor at George Mason University and founder of the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, Justice, and Race, will be honored at the Anti-Defamation League’s In Concert Against Hate. The ADL recognizes Dr. Chavis for his impactful work in civil rights education and his efforts to combat hate in our communities. Learn more.


Managing Election Anxiety

Election season can be stressful. Here are tips from George Mason University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to help manage anxiety and prioritize self-care during this time.

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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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Events

Around Campus

Nov. 16-17 | 7:30 p.m./2 p.m. | Virginia Opera: Carmen | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts

Nov. 22, 8 p.m. | Jazz4Justice | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

Nov. 15: Women's volleyball vs. Duquesne, 6 p.m.

View the complete Athletics schedule and results.

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