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11/04/2023

11/02/2023

President Gregory Washington shares the Patriot Plan for Community Safety and Well-Being.

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George Mason University is home to a diverse and culturally rich community and we strive to provide a safe environment for all who come here.

10/31/2023

Happy , Patriots! 👻🎃

Get the not-so-scary details about GMU Folklore Roundtable's Campus Legends and Lore Walking Tour to celebrate the spooky holiday ⬇️! 💚💛

The annual Campus Legends and Lore Walking Tour takes the Mason community on a spooky stroll around Fairfax Campus with an educational twist.

10/25/2023

Congratulations, Coach Tony Skinn and the George Mason Men's Basketball team! 💚💛🏀

The George Mason University men's basketball team started off its two-game exhibition slate with a defensive-minded, 64-52 triumph over NAIA power St. Thomas (Fla.) on Monday night inside EagleBank Arena.

10/25/2023

Are we in a space race for cosmic resources? 🔭☄️🚀🌕

On the sixth episode of "Our Future, Transformed," astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi speaks with George Mason University President Gregory Washington about how the effort to exploit cosmic resources has geopolitical implications, and why the United States had to start from scratch in its attempt to return to the Moon. 💚💛

"For billions of years, the sun has been depositing helium-3 in the lunar regolith. Maybe we could go to the Moon and mine the helium-3. And now we also know there’s water on the moon, right? So the key thing is our technology and our aspirations have come to a level where just as the United States has outposts around the world that make it easier to get where you want to go, the Moon could be that for Earth.” -Oluseyi

Don’t miss a video from Mason, subscribe now: http://bit.ly/MasonYouTubeSubscribe The new interview series, hosted by Mason President Gregory Washington, ...

10/20/2023

Blast off into the cosmos at Mason Space Day 2023! 🚀 On October 22, experience the technology and science behind aerospace exploration at this free event on Mason's Fairfax Campus.

- Tour Mason's Observatory and get a stellar view of the stars
- See exhibits from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Lockheed Martin, and more
- Meet astronauts, scientists, and Mason experts working at the forefront of space research
- Hear keynote talks by former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr. and NASA scientist Michelle Thaller

From astrophysics to engineering demonstrations, this family-friendly event offers hands-on activities to excite all ages about the wonders of space.

NewsHomeNewsAdmission CTAsRequest InfoVisitApply Mason Space Day 2023 offers NASA astronaut meet and greets and activities for an ‘out of this world’ experienceSep 29, 2023Participants get a better view of the stars at Space Day 2022.The George Mason University College of Science announces headl...

10/19/2023

Ewelina Gacek ( ) finds her place on and off the volleyball court at George Mason University! 💚💛🏐

A junior criminology major and outside hitter on the Patriots women’s volleyball team, Gacek has shined on the court for a building squad.

“It gives me another identity, and it’s cool to show people I’m not just a Mason athlete, that I am part of the Mason community in a different way.” -Gacek

As far back as her sophomore year in high school, Mason student-athlete Ewelna Gacek knew she wanted a career in law enforcement.

10/18/2023

A message from President Gregory Washington to the George Mason University community regarding the importance of campus safety and First Amendment rights during the unfolding war in Israel and Gaza.

What is the commitment of George Mason University, both to this university, and to the community and Commonwealth we serve? We commit our fidelity to our principles.

10/14/2023

recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to United States history, culture, and achievements.

George Mason University enrolls and graduates the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest population of Hispanic and Latinx students, and we celebrate the varied and diverse contributions of our students every day through our 90% acceptance rate, an above-average graduation rate, and more than 400 student organizations.

Meet some of our students, faculty, and staff who represent the varied experiences of Hispanic and Latinx Americans ⬇️! 💚💛

Meet some of Mason's students, faculty, and staff who represent the varied experience of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.

10/11/2023

Clever girl. 🦖

Madison Mateo’s family jokes that her passion for paleontology is a dinosaur phase she never outgrew. Now, Mateo is making headlines with the excavation of one of the largest therapod fossils in Eastern America at the M-NCPPC Dinosaur Park in Laurel, Maryland. 💚💛🦕

Mateo, a George Mason University undergraduate studying geology with a concentration in paleontology, is a long-time dig site volunteer, starting with geological survey sites in North Dakota when she was in 10th grade. She's been a regular volunteer at M-NCPPC Dinosaur Park since 2021.

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Madison Mateo’s family jokes that her passion for paleontology is a dinosaur phase she never outgrew. Now, Mateo is making headlines with the excavation of one of the largest therapod fossils in Eastern America at the M-NCPPC Dinosaur Park in Laurel, Maryland.

10/10/2023

A message from President Gregory Washington to the George Mason University community regarding the unfolding war in Israel and Gaza.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington delivers a message to Mason community regarding the unfolding war in Israel and Gaza.

10/07/2023

Fall foliage on campus... 😍

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10/02/2023

On the fifth episode of "Our Future, Transformed," Nathalia Peixoto, associate professor of bioengineering at George Mason University, and a tireless advocate for the recruitment of women into STEM, speaks with Mason President Gregory Washington about rethinking the way tech fields are taught. 💚💛

"I hope that the current college students will be great role models for the next generation. So when they have their cousins and the little girls who ask, ‘What are you?’ And if you answer, ‘I'm an engineer’ already. We're halfway there.” -Nathalia Peixoto

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09/21/2023

Mark your calendars, Patriots! 📅

The George Mason Women's Basketball team will kick off the Atlantic 10 season on Saturday, December 30th! 💚💛🏀

The Atlantic 10 conference released the 2023-24 women's basketball schedule on Tuesday, featuring four home/home pairings an appearance on CBS Sports Network.

09/18/2023

Released today, U.S. News and World Report 2024 ranks George Mason University at #51 among all public universities and #105 among all universities nationwide. Mason also remains a top 20 university nationwide for innovation and a top 50 ( #49) for veterans, according to these national rankings! 💚💛

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. 1️⃣ public university for social mobility.

Discover more about how Mason is being recognized in the top tier of academic institutions in the country ⬇️!

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 university for social mobility.

09/13/2023

We miss you, Gunston! 💚💛

Here’s a blast from the past. Most George Mason University students know The Patriot as Mason’s sports mascot, but from 1996 until 2009 we were represented by a 7-foot-tall fuzzy green creature named Gunston. Here he is in the fall of 1996 getting students in the Quad hyped for the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons. Gunston, now retired, is living in SCRC where he is an honorary staff member. From the George Mason University Photograph collection, .
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09/07/2023

Mark your calendars, Patriots! 💚💛🏀

The George Mason University men's basketball program has released its 2023-24 Atlantic 10 league schedule, which includes a national television package and home contests against VCU, Dayton, George Washington and Richmond.

08/31/2023

M-A-S-O-N! 💚💛

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08/30/2023

George Mason University's total student enrollment has surpassed 40,000 this year, a first for the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the largest freshman class in school history with 4,500 students! 💚💛

"This is a moment in history of which we are particularly proud. Record students enrolled means record students graduating, record lives transformed, and record opportunity for regional businesses looking to hire our graduates." -President Gregory Washington

The spike in numbers shows the value of a Mason education at a time when college enrollment numbers are dropping across Virginia and nationally, with competition for high-quality students becoming more acute, particularly in Northern Virginia.

08/22/2023

George Mason University's incoming freshman class is not only its largest, at more than 4,400 students, but also the most diverse freshman class in Mason history, and the most academically prepared, with 71% of freshmen having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. 💚💛

“You’ll have the opportunity to engage it like nowhere else in the country. Mason is a place where the only limits are the limits you place on yourself.” -President Gregory Washington

George Mason University President Gregory Washington congratulated the largest incoming class in Mason history for recognizing the many advantages of attending Mason, including undergraduate research opportunities, a diverse student body, and ready access to a dynamic job and internship market.

08/21/2023

First day of school emotions... 😭

, Patriots! Have an amazing first day of the new Fall 2023 semester! 💚💛

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08/17/2023

are all smiles as they take on day 1️⃣ of move-in! 💚💛

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08/15/2023

Alaina Ruffin will not be the first, second, or third, but the fourth person in her family to graduate from George Mason University. 💚💛

“I’m proud of working to make our campus community a place where all students can be heard and valued, because students are what gives universities meaning." -Alaina Ruffin,

Alaina Ruffin will not be the first, second, or third, but fourth person in her family to graduate from George Mason University. Her mother and two older cousins graduated from Mason in 2000, 2001, and 2013 respectively.

08/10/2023

Nikyatu Jusu, an assistant professor of directing and screenwriting at Masons College of Visual and Performing Arts, talks to President Gregory Washington about her movie “Nanny,” which won the grand prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, and why the horror genre is not all “jump scares.”

Listen to the latest George Mason University Access to Excellence Podcast now! 💚💛🎙️🎧

Nikyatu Jusu, an assistant professor of directing and screenwriting in Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, talks about her hit movie “Nanny,” which won the grand prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The horror genre is not all “jump-scares,” she says. Just as often, the mon...

08/10/2023

Reflecting on campus... 💚💛

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08/07/2023

🚨 Mason Alert: George Mason University buildings will close today, Monday, August 7th at 4pm ET.

Classes beginning at or after 4pm are canceled due to severe weather.

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Stay safe, Patriots!

08/01/2023

good morning happy august

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07/31/2023

Is evidence-based police reform possible?

"I understand the frustration and I think the defunding conversation has led to some good conversations about reimagining policing. I don’t agree with just abolishing police departments. I think that we need protection. And so we need to start with what policing needs to be." -Laurie Robinson

On the latest episode of “Our Future, Transformed,” Laurie Robinson, the two-time assistant U.S. attorney general and a Robinson Professor Emerita at George Mason University, speaks with Mason President Gregory Washington about building greater trust between law enforcement and citizens, and applying science to policing.

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07/28/2023

Photographers in Mason's Office of University Branding capture the moments that make George Mason University All Together Different!

We asked our photographers to share their favorite photos from the 2022 to 2023 school year ⬇️! 💚💛📷

All year long, photographers in George Mason University’s Office of University Branding capture the moments that make Mason All Together Different. We asked our photographers to share their favorite photos from the 2022-23 school year.

07/26/2023

Let’s play ball, George Mason University!

Celebrate Mason Night at Nationals Park with the George Mason University Alumni Association and join your fellow Patriots to watch the Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets on Wednesday, September 6, 2023! 💚💛⚾️

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07/21/2023

One ticket for vs. One ticket for . 💚💛

Which movie are you seeing this weekend? Let us know in the comments ⬇️! 🩷⚛️🍿🎥🎟️

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07/20/2023

The George Mason Women's Soccer team will be cheering on two of their own Patriots in this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Senior Milan Pierre-Jerome and assistant coach Alyssa Whitehead will be representing Haiti and Jamaica! 💚💛⚽️

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason University women's soccer team will be cheering on two of their own Patriots in this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Assistant coach Alyssa Whitehead and senior midfielder Milan Pierre-Jerome will be representing Jamaica and Haiti, respectively.

07/17/2023

George Mason University and the U.S. Air Forces Central have formalized a partnership for joint research, rapid capability development, warfighter training, innovation, and education to support the mission readiness of the Ninth Air Force. 💚💛

“Mason is committed to access to excellence education and innovative student learning experience, while providing cutting-edge breakthrough research and capabilities in order to address the nation’s greatest challenges faster. This partnership will strengthen Mason’s unique approach to supporting our military professionals and provide the Air Force access to the world-class thought leadership of the largest, most innovative, public research university in Virginia. This model of shared research and curriculum development with the Air Force opens opportunities for additional collaborations with public and governmental organizations.” -Mason Provost Mark R. Ginsberg

The Educational Partner Agreement (EPA) will include applied research and development programs with the Mason School of Business and Volgenau School of Engineering’s national security and defense supporting Rapid Prototyping Research Center (RPRC) along with digital transformation efforts coordinated through the Institute for Digital InnovAtion. Ninth Air Force personnel will also gain access to customized executive, continuing, and professional education programs, along with specialized graduate and PhD programs offered through the George Mason University School of Business and the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University.

U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) formalized a partnership with George Mason University for joint research, rapid capability development, warfighter training, and education to support the mission readiness of the Ninth Air Force.

07/13/2023

On the 50th episode of the George Mason University podcast, former FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation director Andrew McCabe joins President Gregory Washington to discuss the most important and controversial moments in his career! 💚💛🎙️🎧

Andrew McCabe, the former deputy and acting director of the FBI, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor, gives a masterclass on the indictment of Donald Trump under the Espionage Act, goes deep into some of the most controversial and important moments in his career, and explains why he so appreciate...

07/12/2023

Two incredible ambassadors for George Mason University have been nominated for one of the most prestigious honors in collegiate athletics!

Congratulations to Annabelle Eastman (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country) and Aly Rayle (Softball) who were both announced by the Atlantic 10 Conference as nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award! 💚💛🎉

FAIRFAX, Va. – Two incredible ambassadors for George Mason University have been nominated for one of the most prestigious honors in collegiate athletics.

07/11/2023

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall.

What’s your favorite season on the George Mason University campus, Patriots?

Reply with an emoji (❄️🌸☀️🍁) in the comments ⬇️ to let us know!

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07/10/2023

“George Mason University has opened many doors for me. I’m motivated to get to a leadership position one day. I know I can make a difference.” -Christina Tran,

Discover how Mason's Career Services connects career-ready Patriots for post-graduate success ⬇️! 💚💛

There were many outstanding performers at George Mason University this past academic year, from musicians to actors to athletes. Less celebrated but no less impressive was the virtuoso performance of a determined IT major at a job fair, a star turn that commanded the attention of University Career S...

07/07/2023

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