Eagle-eyed naturalists track wildlife at Point of View

At George Mason’s Point of View site in Lorton, volunteer naturalists are documenting bald eagles and other species as part of a decades-long citizen science effort.

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Spring: Dance Innovations 2026

George Mason choreographers present a showcase of new dances performed by the George Mason Dance Company.

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George Mason ACCESS Academy doubles applications in first year

In its inaugural year, George Mason’s ACCESS Academy is seeing rapid growth, with applications doubling and strong early student outcomes.

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George Mason contracts with Rally House and eCampus.com

Effective July 1, 2026, Rally Housewill oversee branded merchandise; eCampus.com will manage course materials.

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Bridging science and storytelling at George Mason

Special topics courses are helping students translate complex science into compelling stories, building skills to better engage and inform the public.

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George Mason graduate programs rank #1 in Virginia, Top 50 nationally

U.S. News ranks 20 George Mason graduate programs in the top 50 nationally, including seven in the top 10.

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Patriot Profile: Logan Messer

Graduate student Logan Messer capped his wrestling career at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, closing out his senior season where he went 27-8 overall.

Photo by Robert Lombardo

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From first of its kind research to stories of student and alumni success, read the latest news from George Mason.

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MSW program skills helped this student turn her internship into a full-time role

Heather Apostol turned academic-experiential learning into professional skills with an internship at True Ground Housing Partners, one of the country’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers. Discover how she turned this internship into a full-time job.

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Weening Goes Back-to-Back as A-10 Women’s Field Performer of the Week

Track and field student-athlete Abby Weening has begun her outdoor season in dominant fashion, earning her second consecutive Atlantic 10 Women's Field Performer of the Week honor. The award recognizes Weening's strong performance in the women's high jump at the Dalton Ebanks Invitational, where she finished second. Read more.

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George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge. 


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Around Campus  

April 16: Activities Building Grand Opening, Fairfax Campus, RSVP
April 19: Freedom Connection's anti-human trafficking conference, Mason Square 
April 21-23: Bike to Mason, view the details for your campus, and RSVP
April 29: AI Day at Mason Square, 9 a.m., Fuse at Mason Square, Information and Registration 
May 14: Spring 2026 Commencement, 9:30 a.m., EagleBank Arena
 

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

April 17: Women's tennis vs. Richmond, 1 p.m.

View the complete Athletics schedule and results


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