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Panel discussion promotes inspiration and empowerment through diversity and inclusion

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Tim Henson, a George Mason University freshman, took a moment to consider the recent Panel on Intersectional Identities, Disabilities and Empowerment, and agreed Read More

VP Michelle Marks and Director Emilie Dubert

New video series highlights campus innovations

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

The Office of Academic Innovation and New Ventures has launched a new video series, “A Closer Look,” to highlight innovative Read More

Patriot fans gather outside EagleBank Arena for Gold Rush 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

Patriot fans mingled outside EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus on Friday, Nov. 8, and tailgated as part of the Read More

Mason's 2019 Family of the Year. From left to right: Aunt Trish, Aunt Sue, and Abby Butler-Cefalo.

Nontraditional family with tight bond is Mason’s 2019 Family of the Year

Posted on November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

George Mason University junior Abby Butler-Cefalo’s family is not the average one, but their bond is strong. This year, her Read More

Time for Tailgating

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Come celebrate the Patriots before select men’s basketball games this 2019-20 season. The first tailgate will be on Friday, Nov. Read More

Your family can still join us for Family Weekend!

Posted on November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

Family Weekend 2019 is a few short days away. If you did not register online for Family Weekend, you can still join Read More

President Cabrera with University Life staff at the Student Experience Summit

Mason to honor faculty and staff at outstanding achievement awards

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

George Mason University will host the 22nd annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for faculty and staff on Thursday, Oct. 31, from Read More

little girl in Mason gear holding popcorn. Big sister or mom in the back, also in Mason gear.

Make plans to attend Family Weekend: Register online before October 27

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

Family Weekend registration closes on Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). Purchase your tickets now to ensure a smooth Read More

Jennifer Keup, Director of the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience (left to right); Sally Lorentson, Associate Dean, University Life, George Mason University; Jennifer Nelson, Coordinator of Transfer and Initiatives, Northern Virginia Community College; and John Gardner, Chair of the Gardner Institute and Founding Director and Senior Fellow of the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience; with the award presented to ADVANCE on behalf of the resource center. Photo provided.

ADVANCE receives national award for enhancing the student transition experience

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) were honored with the 2019 John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Read More

New ADVANCE students were on the Fairfax Campus this September for orientation. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services.

ADVANCE grows for fall 2019, offering more pathways to a four-year degree

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Adeline Vo can sum up in four words her experience in the ADVANCE Program, a transfer pathway between Northern Virginia Read More