Campus News

  • September 27, 2023
    Mason's annual Roger Wilkins Lecture is a tribute to the late Robinson Professor Emeritus of History and American Culture. Wilkins’ daughter, Elizabeth, was on hand Tuesday to introduce this year’s guest speaker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond.
  • September 26, 2023
    Elected officials, economic developers, and small business owners operating in the LENOWISCO Planning District gathered Sept. 20 in Scott County to highlight the importance of George Mason University’s support of small businesses innovators through its Small Business Development Centers.
  • September 18, 2023
    Multiple national college rankings released in recent weeks have placed George Mason University among America’s top 50 public universities, top 100 among all public and private institutions, and Virginia’s No. 1 public university for social mobility.
  • September 15, 2023
    The Global Education Office's global internship program allows undergraduate and graduate students to learn more about their field and earn course credits with travel, virtual, and hybrid options during the summer, fall, spring, and winter terms.
  • September 15, 2023
    Olga O’Brien started her journey at George Mason University as an international student from Prague on a volleyball scholarship. As a student, she started working as a part-time volleyball instructor at the Freedom Center in 1999—the year the center first opened. And she has been there ever since.
  • September 15, 2023
    The Center for the Arts on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus has revamped its zero-waste infrastructure, thanks to the support of University Sustainability's Patriot Green Fund. Sleek new waste and recycling stations at the performing arts venue will improve Mason’s waste diversion rate, helping to reach Mason's goal of diverting at least 90% of waste from the trash.
  • September 14, 2023
    George Mason University is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all members of our community can learn and work.
  • September 14, 2023
    The National Center on Forensics brought medical and legal practitioners from across the country to Mason's Science and Technology campus to learn about new methodologies and technologies from experts. Jay King of Chesapeake Search Dogs, with Skyler the spaniel, was among the presenters.
  • September 13, 2023
    The Green Studio, located on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus, is a permaculture garden, outdoor studio, and lab space dedicated to hosting ecological art and design projects by students from across the arts and sciences. Jennifer Ashworth wanted to elevate the space in preparation for more student projects in the future. She applied for funding through University Sustainability’s Patriot Green Fund and was granted financial support to revamp the garden in preparation for the new academic year.
  • September 11, 2023
    Mason Night at Nationals Park on Sept. 6 was a hit. The Nationals beat the Mets 3-2 and Mason faculty, staff were there to cheer them on.
  • September 6, 2023
    The classification system used by the app provides information critical to conservation and land protection work.
  • September 6, 2023
    Desmond is the guest lecturer for this year’s Roger Wilkins Lecture, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Harris Theater on the Fairfax Campus.