General David W. Allvin to speak at Spring Commencement

General David W. Allvin served as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from November 2023 to November 2025, capping a nearly four-decade career. He will be the featured speaker at the May 14 Spring Commencement Ceremony at EagleBank Arena.

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Student startup delivers meals to seniors

In his first year at George Mason, Costello student Zachary Suh founded HomePlate and took first place in the General Entrepreneurship Track and Mason’s Choice Award at the 2024 Patriot Pitch competition.

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Bestick twins reflect on George Mason lacrosse careers

As they prepare to graduate in spring 2026, Regan and Kaitlyn Bestick reflect on their time as student-athletes on George Mason’s women’s lacrosse team, and what comes next.

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Washington honored with Incheon Mayor’s Award

President Gregory Washington received the Incheon Mayor's Award for his contributions in helping to raise Incheon's international profile through global cooperation, including the university’s Mason Korea campus.

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Student-led platform tracks rising threats to Taiwan

George Mason students are turning research into impact with the Taiwan Security Monitor, a platform spotlighting growing geopolitical tensions and informing a wider international audience.

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Teaching and learning in the age of AI

On Access to Excellence, College of Education and Human Development dean Ingrid Guerra-López joins President Washington to discuss the future of education and why human elements of teaching will define the profession even as technology reshapes it.

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Doctoral student brings teacher well-being to the front of the class with dissertation research

Megan Sharkey is working with a large school division in Northern Virginia to examine teacher, school, and organizational well-being efforts. She hopes her research will give districts and divisions the insights needed to get teachers the support they need. Read more.

Messer at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships.

Patriot Profile: Logan Messer

Graduate student Logan Messer capped his wrestling career at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, closing out his senior season where he went 27-8 overall. Learn more about Messer's first appearance on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

Jheen Oh standing in front of his product, Susosu Water.

Alum, entrepreneur fuels success through hydration and hustle

Costello College of Business alum Jheen Oh launched Susosu Water, the only naturally sourced mineral water from a 600-foot underground source in South Korea, infused with extra hydrogen for a much healthier hydration. Learn how George Mason activated his passion for business.

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MSW program skills helped this student turn her internship into a full-time role

Heather Apostol turned academic-experiential learning into professional skills with an internship at True Ground Housing Partners, one of the country’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers. Discover how she turned this internship into a full-time job.

Volunteers work in the University Greenhouse

Earth Month at George Mason

April is Earth Month at George Mason. Grow food with the Greenhouse and Gardens, opt for reuse rather than single-use to support Zero Waste Mason, or apply for a grant from the Patriot Green Fund. Make a sustainable impact and learn how you can get more involved. Get the details about Earth Month activities.

Nena Rogers (left) received the 2026 Spirit of Giving Award.

Celebrating our Champions: An evening honoring faculty and staff donors

On March 18, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations recognized the contributions of George Mason’s faculty and staff donors with an evening of thanks. This new annual tradition conveys George Mason’s gratitude to its faculty and staff through philanthropic support for its students and programs. Discover more.