Senior of the Year creates opportunities for others

From launching student organizations to creating opportunities for fellow Patriots, George Mason’s 2026 Senior of the Year leaves behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and impact.

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Meet George Mason’s Class of 2026

More than 12,000 students will graduate or earn certificates at Spring Commencement this week on the Fairfax Campus. The graduates hail from 105 countries and 49 states, and 26% of bachelor’s degree recipients identify as first-generation graduates.

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AI as clinician, AI as tutor

Professor Farrokh Alemi joins President Washington on the Access to Excellence podcast to explore how AI is reshaping health care and health education.

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Nexus234 Innovation District unveiled

Led by George Mason, the City of Manassas, and Prince William County, the 6,000-acre hub will drive research, workforce development, and economic growth.

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George Mason funds seven catalyst research projects and forum

George Mason's Grand Challenge Initiative funds groundbreaking research—from quantum computing to space exploration to human rights.

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Spring 2026 Graduation: Meet some of the graduates

Nguyen and Associate Dean Jill Nelson of the College of Engineering and Computing. Nguyen calls Nelson “the most supportive and amazing supervisor.”

This adult learner found support and surpassed her own expectations at George Mason

Simeon Omorodion runs the 130th Boston Marathon.

This long-distance runner hit his stride at George Mason

Zarin Musarrat Niladree works in a lab at George Mason University.

From Cambodia to Carter School: Avery Butler builds a future in peacebuilding at George Mason

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2026 Spring Degree Celebration Speakers

Single mom. grandmother is now a George Mason graduate at 72

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The chemicals in our cookware could be affecting our kids' health. She's researching why

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Social work education and practicum lead to life‑changing client outcomes

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Schar School students turn language barriers into award-winning entrepreneurial opportunity

Nexus234 Innovation District debuts in Manassas and George Mason is in the heart of it

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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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