Tackling Virginia’s Challenges

Lyme disease testing, mental health, and cybersecurity are just a few of the recently funded projects Mason is working on.

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Scholarships: Building a Legacy to Share

In fiscal year 2022, the George Mason University Foundation was able to offer 1,300 scholarships to students, all made possible by gifts from alumni and friends of Mason.

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Mason Now: Power the Possible

On April 20, 2023, George Mason University announced the launch of Mason Now: Power the Possible, a one billion dollar comprehensive campaign.

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Summer 2023 edition out now!

Mason Now: Power the Possible

On April 20, 2023, George Mason University announced the launch of Mason Now: Power the Possible, a one billion dollar comprehensive campaign. As critical players in the Mason story, we share with you President Washington’s vision for the future—in his own words—explaining why it is Mason’s time to power the possible.

School of Business to be named in honor of Donald G. Costello

At the launch of the Mason Now campaign, School of Business dean Ajay Vinzé announced a $50 million planned gift to the university to name the business school in honor of Donald G. Costello. This is the largest school naming gift in the 51-year history of Mason.

Tackling Virginia's Challenges

George Mason University has long been adept at transforming scarce resources into measurable results, and that grit and perseverance are now being rewarded. Thanks to the efforts of two Virginia representatives and two U.S. Senators, Mason now has funding for five separate projects that address some of the state’s most urgent challenges.

“George Mason University is a pillar of our community, but the effects of its world-class education and world-changing research can be felt throughout the country.”
U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA)
Two students stand on the grass amidst the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

George Mason University’s iconic cherry tree grove by Mason Pond turns 30 this year. The grove has grown from the original 30 trees to now 61.

Building a Legacy to Share

At Mason, we believe that while talent and passion are distributed equally, opportunity is not. In fiscal year 2022, the George Mason University Foundation was able to offer 1,300 scholarships to students, all made possible by gifts from alumni and friends of Mason.

On Sept. 3, 2010, more than 1,200 George Mason University students showed up to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest dodgeball game.

Mason Spirit is published three times a year by the Office of University Branding and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Our print edition includes features such as class notes, faculty and alumni publications, letters to the editor, and more. Print copies are mailed to alumni, donors, and other friends of the university. If you have any questions about the magazine, please email us.

 

 


 

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