Governor appoints new BOV member, reappoints three visitors

Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed James W. Dyke Jr., a Reston-based attorney and former Virginia Secretary of Education, to George Mason's Board of Visitors, alongside the reappointment of Delbert Parks, George Schindler, and Jennifer Taylor.

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How environmental policy training shaped one graduate’s path

Sophia Colby put her environmental policy training into action when she met with federal lawmakers to discuss climate legislation and community resilience.

Scalia and Howard students put cybersecurity skills to work in new cyber clinic

George Mason and Howard University have launched the Cybersecurity + AI Clinic, a new collaborative effort to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals.

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Meet new Provost and Executive Vice President, Marion Underwood

Marion Underwood, a nationally recognized academic leader with 35 years of experience across major public research universities, will join George Mason as Provost and Executive Vice President on July 27.

Daniel B. Kelly appointed as dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School

Daniel B. Kelly is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics.

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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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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Major bank advises investors that the market is near its peak

Derek Horstmeyer of Costello College of Business is quoted. Read more.

June 9, 2026 | Marketplace (audio option)

The 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026

Student Ilia Malinin is profiled. Read more.

June 9, 2026 | TIME

The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis

Scalia Law’s Law and Economics Center mentioned. Read more.

June 10, 2026 | The Guardian (UK)



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