A look at Fuse at Mason Square

The $254M Fuse at Mason Square is officially open for commercial use, with cutting-edge labs, workspaces, and retail. Set to welcome students in Fall 2025, it’s poised to drive tech growth and collaboration in the D.C. metro region.

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8 ways to stay healthy this cold and flu season

Dr. Nandini Koka, executive director of George Mason University's Student Health Services, shares her top self-care tips to help you stay healthy this respiratory season.

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Using AI to track Amazon rainforest species

David Luther and his team are using AI to quantify biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.

Photo by The Luther Lab

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This Costello student is making his way in the music industry

 

Graduating George Mason student Cody Salenga has been making music under the name Steph Cody Music since he was a teenager. He has a growing fanbase on Spotify and co-launched an independent record label this year. So when it came time to look for a summer internship, Salenga knew he wanted something in the music industry. 

Read about his experience running social media for Capitol Dystrikt Music in Washington, D.C. Watch the video.

Graduating senior’s compass pointed her to an English degree with a side trip to Ireland

 

Katarina Benson wore many hats during her time at George Mason, from editor-in-chief for Her Campus to a buddy in the International Buddy Program. Benson even tried on a few different majors before landing where she believes she was meant to be: the Department of English. Read how Benson embraced new experiences to make her time at George Mason wholly unique

Soaring to Success: Systems Engineering Student Takes Flight

Darius Jack got his commercial pilot’s license at just 20 years old. The systems engineering student recently completed the Virginia Aviation Ambassador Program, traveling to all of Virginia’s 65 public-use airports. Learn more about his passion for flying.

Graduating senior shines at criminology conference

For Ayse Selma Bahceci, presenting her poster at the American Society of Criminology’s 79th annual meeting was a lifelong dream finally fulfilled. Read more about this graduating senior's presentation on drone use within terrorist organizations.


Research using AI to track Amazon rainforest species produces landmark results

 

Through resilience and innovation, George Mason University's Dr. David Luther and his team are revolutionizing how we study biodiversity in the Amazon. Using AI-powered tools, they’ve captured tens of thousands of images and audio recordings, identifying species and uncovering critical insights into how forest structure impacts wildlife. Explore how their innovative work is paving the way for conservation efforts worldwide.

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‘Person of interest’ in killing of health care CEO arrested on gun charge in Pennsylvania, NYC top cop says

The New York Times

Ilia Malinin, U.S. figure skating’s new star, caps a perfect year and eyes Olympic glory

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia: 1st District drew more voters than congressional battlegrounds


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Fuse at Mason Square

George Mason's Liza Wilson Durant took questions from the media about the new building. Read about the opening.

Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding.

 

 

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