By Chelsea Xu, UL Marketing and Communications
George Mason University Student Health Services has received a $19,969 grant from the American College Health Foundation to expand vaccination coverage for underserved student populations.
The funding request was awarded as part of a national initiative supporting eight universities across the country. George Mason’s proposal, “Protecting Patriots: Increasing Meningococcal (ACWY and B) and HPV Vaccine Rates Among Underserved Student Populations at George Mason University,” aims to improve access to these critical vaccines and strengthen campuswide health equity.
“This grant expands vaccine education for important vaccines like HPV, Meningitis B, and Meningitis ACWY and increases access for George Mason students, especially for those students who may have missed those vaccines, such as international, first-generation, and contemporary students,” said Dr. Nandini Koka, executive director of Student Health Services. “By improving access and addressing vaccine myths, we are protecting student well-being and strengthening the health of the Mason community.”
The initiative reflects George Mason’s commitment to advancing public health while addressing barriers faced by historically underserved groups. Read the full announcement from American College Health Foundation, “Eight Campuses Awarded Vaccine Coverage Grants from ACHF.”
Student Health Services will host a vaccine clinic on campus on November 13, 2025. Details on how to sign up will be shared with students closer to the date.