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News
January 15, 2024After a thorough and collaborative process led by the Office of the University Registrar and the Faculty Senate, George Mason University has modified its four-year academic calendar, delaying the start of the fall 2024 semester by one week, among other changes.
January 11, 2024Faculty interested in teaching UNIV 100 should apply by Wednesday, February 21.
January 8, 2024After a multi-layered and comprehensive process, Canvas by Instructure was chosen to be George Mason University's new Learning Management System.
December 12, 2023Pending the imminent announcement of the university's new learning management system, 15-20 faculty members across all disciplines and faculty types are needed to become LMS mentors starting in the spring 2024 semester.
December 11, 2023Faculty interested in launching pilot research projects in conjunction with colleagues at one or more of the universities within the 4-VA system in Virginia can now apply for Collaborative Research Grants.
December 11, 2023The deadline to submit nominations for Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence has been extended to Tuesday, January 30, 3024.
December 6, 2023Anne Osterman has been appointed as dean of the University Libraries and university librarian.
December 5, 2023Individuals traveling internationally to any country with their George Mason University issued laptop or Mason issued equipment over Winter Break should email the Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA) or consult the ORIA website prior to departure.
December 4, 2023Mason history and art history doctoral student Timmia King is eager to explore new topics and gain insight into different people and their lives. With the support of a Graduate Inclusion and Access (GIA) Scholarship, she is able to delve into African American archives and cultivate attention and value to overlooked and obscured experiences
December 1, 2023Christopher Kardambikis, associate professor in the School of Art, was recently named the Fenwick Fellow award recipient for 2023-24.
November 20, 2023As the implementation of Salesforce continues to take shape at Mason, we sat down with Executive Director, Matt Schaefer, to delve into his professional journey, goals for the role, and exciting plans for the university's Salesforce initiative.
November 20, 2023Faculty are invited to submit proposals for the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning’s spring 2024 Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Mini-Grant.