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January 21, 2025George Mason University continues to distinguish itself as a top academic institution and a top 50 public university. Today, U.S. News & World Report released their 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, highlighting the university’s exceptional offerings across several disciplines, especially for veterans.
January 21, 2025George Mason Univerity's programs are well-respected and continue to rise in rankings and reputation. We are very pleased by and proud of the recognition our programs have received and the experience our students have.
January 15, 2025The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution was named Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Hub by the United Nations.
January 13, 2025Virginia is one step closer to bridging the gap between science and policy, thanks to a yearlong research project to identify U.S. and Virginia-based science policy programs that engage STEM-H scientists and engineers in science policy, with the goal of helping both elected officials and others access technical information to assist in decision making.
January 8, 2025George Mason researcher Andrea Weeks played a key role in identifying an ancient seedling linked to the biblical myrrh. The seed, a yellow and fragrant resin from the Commiphora tree, was discovered in the Judean desert and revived by a team of researchers.
December 18, 2024The year 2024 saw several changes at the Schar School’s P3 center, including a name change. See what happened and what’s ahead.
December 11, 2024As the winter holiday approaches, Provost Antony expresses gratitude for the George Mason community and provides updates on strategic and academic initiatives.
December 10, 2024Researchers Farrokh Alemi and Kevin Lybarger receive George Mason University’s first Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) award to develop innovative AI technology, including large language models, for improving antidepressant recommendations.
December 9, 2024George Mason University gave the public its first look at Fuse at Mason Square and what it’s in store for the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region with the building’s Dec. 6 commercial launch.
December 2, 2024Mason Korea recently hosted the opening ceremony for its Korea Serious Game Institute (KSGI), marking the global expansion of George Mason University’s Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI), which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.
November 26, 2024Dan Stephens has been named vice president for finance at George Mason University, following a national search. Stephens will succeed Sharon Heinle, who will retire in January 2025.
November 20, 2024Deepthi Murali and Jason Heppler of George Mason University’s Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media have received a level two Digital Humanities Advancement Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), in support of their ongoing global textile history project titled Connecting Threads.