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Mason mourns the loss of Tom Lovejoy, lifelong climate crusader
George Mason University Professor Thomas Lovejoy, one of the world’s leading conservation biologists, died Saturday, December 25. He was 80 years old. Often referred to as the “godfather of biodiversity,” Lovejoy enjoyed a career that spanned more than 50 years, carrying him all over the globe...
Mason’s winter 2021 graduates are prepared to prosper in the new reality
The George Mason University community came together on the Fairfax Campus on Thursday to celebrate more than 4,600 graduates.
Patriot Club Honors Its Endowed Scholarship Donors - George Mason University Athletics
The Patriot Club honored its endowed scholarship donors and student-athlete recipients at a reception at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The donors were also recognized on court during the men's basketball against Navy later that evening.
This graduating senior balanced work and family to complete her degree
When graduating psychology major Dorothea J. Tyree attends George Mason University’s Winter Graduation on Dec. 16, she will be wearing a stole that shows the flags of her native Romania and Germany, where she lived as a teen.
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George Mason University | Dr. James Trefil - 50 Years of Service
George Mason University | National First-Generation College Celebration Day
The Investiture of Gregory Washington - Wendi N. Manuel-Scott
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A message from President Gregory Washington on George Mason University's low #COVID19 case counts and a revised surveillance testing strategy for students, faculty, and staff!
"The Mason community has earned this rollback in testing through its collective diligence in taking the many precautions to keep COVID at bay."
Continue to #DoYourPartMason! #MasonNation 💚💛
Read the full statement with George Mason News: www2.gmu.edu/news/2021-09/masons-low-covid-case-counts-lead-revised-surveillance-testing-strategy
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Mason leads Virginia in innovation and diversity as engineering numbers climb in latest U.S. News rankings
George Mason University is the most diverse and most innovative institution in Virginia according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022 Best Colleges List, reflecting the university’s mission of providing access to excellence. Six programs made the top 100, including engi...
Some members of the Mason Nation share their memories of 9/11
https://www2.gmu.edu/news/2021-09/mason-nation-shares-their-memories-911
Some members of the Mason Nation share their memories of 9/11
https://www2.gmu.edu/news/2021-09/mason-nation-shares-their-memories-911
Mason volunteers give time, expertise to help Afghan refugees
Mason volunteers stepped up to help when a group of 174 Afghan refugees, fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country on a U.S. government flight, sheltered for 24 hours at Northern Virginia Community College’s gym in Annandale, Aug. 20-21.
Patriots in the City 2021
Patriots in the City is an ongoing video series showcasing Mason students as they explore their favorite places to visit in Fairfax City. From restaurants t...
The Honey Bee Initiative – George Mason University
If bees don’t thrive neither do we. Responsible for pollinating more than $20 billion worth of crops annually in the US alone, honey bee health is critical to our survival. The Honey Bee Initiative is a program supported by George Mason University’s School of Business and operated by the Busines...
The Secret's Out: Mason is Virginia’s most diverse public research university
Students from all 50 states and 130 countries thrive by collaborating and learning from fellow Patriots with different backgrounds and life experiences.
Congratulations, Ashley! 💚💛
Lewis Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award
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Message to university community on campus reopening and vaccination requirements
We are just six weeks away from the kickoff of the fall 2021 semester, and I am thrilled to confirm that the campuses of George Mason University will be fully open to welcome a record number of students.
Mason ranked No. 1 U.S. young university by Times Higher Ed
George Mason University was named the top young university in the United States in the recently released 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
We are asking Mason alumni "What does it mean to YOU to be a Patriot?" for an upcoming issue of the magazine. Share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/gmuvoices
We are asking Mason alumni "What does it mean to YOU to be a Patriot?" for an upcoming issue of the magazine. Share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/gmuvoices
Celebrating 40 Years with Coach Brown - George Mason University Athletics
FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason head coach Bill Brown is among an elite group of collegiate baseball head coaches, not just active, but all-time.
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Plant Music - With Good Reason
If plants could talk, what would they say?
Mason alumna Amanda Frikker is recognized for her contributions to the community.
Friends and co-workers call Amanda Frikker a super woman who's there for her patients, colleagues and families.
Mason was a perfect fit for neuroscience major
Malek Salhab, a neuroscience major and member of Mason’s Honors College, will attend medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University as an early selection candidate on scholarship.
Congratulations!!
Accounting major Isabella Bah began her Mason journey as a student in the Early Identification Program.
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What’s in a cell? Mason team analyzes genomes to support conservation, cloning project
Black-footed ferrets were once thought to be extinct, until a small population was discovered in Wyoming in 1981. The species is still endangered, but scientists—including a George Mason University researcher and students at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC)—are coming to the r...
Goodbye, Robinson Hall B
The Core Campus Project continues with the demolition of Robinson B
The Spring 2021 issue is now available online.
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George Mason Names Kim English Men’s Basketball Head Coach - George Mason University Athletics
George Mason University Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards has named Kim English as the 11th head coach in the history of the Patriot men's basketball program.
Second Half Surge Propels Mason Past GW and into A-10 Quarterfinals - George Mason University Athletics
The George Mason University men's basketball team dropped a 50-spot in the second half of Thursday's A-10 second round game vs. George Washington to push past the Colonials 73-59 and advance to quarterfinal action.
Perspective | After decades together, Jay Marsh is saying goodbye, and George Mason is saying thanks
Associate athletic director has spent a lifetime in the school's athletic department.
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