George Mason authorized to host State Climate Office

Home to one of the largest communities of faculty in the country dedicated to climate research, George Mason University is now the host of the Virginia State Climate Office.

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The complex legacy of George Mason

George Mason University filmed a Virginia 250 panel discussion, The Complex Legacy of George Mason. The one-hour program is available on George Mason University YouTube beginning July 2, 2026.

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Federal financial aid rules are changing. Here's what you need to know

Starting July 1, several federal financial aid changes take effect. The Office of Student Financial Aid has a centralized webpage with details, and staff are available to help students with questions specific to their situation.

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ACCESS Academy students refurbish computers to serve their community

Samoilenko (bottom center) with his team, including CARP co-founder Eric Shiraev (right).

Research initiative examines subversive campaigns and prepares students for communication careers in new areas

Two concerts and three exhibitions will take place on George Mason campuses.

America250 programming from Mason Arts this fall

Citizen's Police Academy members got a close-up look at police drones.

George Mason Citizen’s Police Academy builds camaraderie and ‘squad goals’

Geolocation data points generated by an iPhone alongside data from nearby WiFi access points.

Your watch knows what you did last summer

Participant in George Mason's cohort of NIH's Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO).

Maternal obesity linked to 64% increase in childhood obesity risk

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Designed to meet growing workforce demand in one of the world's fastest-evolving technology sectors, the MS program prepares students to apply quantum technologies across disciplines.

George Mason launches new MS in quantum science and engineering

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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