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George Mason University celebrated Fuse at Mason Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse on Thursday, which included Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at the ribbon-cutting for the Energy Exploration (E2) Center.

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From persistence to pandas: How one George Mason alumna found her dream job

After graduating in 2010, alumna Trish Jarvis volunteered at the National Zoo and pursued working with red pandas—today she’s fulfilling her dream as a keeper at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Read more about work.

Veteran alumna pays it forward after soaking up 'great' college experience

Navy veteran and Bachelor of Social Work student Tiffany Taylor found a welcoming community at George Mason, and now she’s encouraging fellow service members to join the Patriot family. Read more about Tiffany's experience.

Provost Antony announces new role as University of San Diego's provost

James (Jim) Antony, PhD, will become the next vice president of academic affairs and provost at the University of San Diego, effective March 1, 2026. He joined George Mason as provost on July 1, 2024, and led the budget redesign and the implementation of Patriot Connect. Read more.

The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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Grand Challenge Initiative

Explore George Mason’s Grand Challenge Initiative addressing the greatest threats to humanity’s ability to live a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and just existence.

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