Twelve new members join George Mason Board of Visitors

The 12 new members that Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed to the BOV last month have been sworn in and took part in their first meeting Thursday.

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George Mason's Ilia Malinin closes Olympic chapter with gala performance

The George Mason student and Team USA figure skater turned heartbreak into a powerful statement on grit and resilience, closing out the 2026 Winter Olympics on his own terms.

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CEHD launches initiative to strengthen Virginia’s educator workforce

George Mason’s College of Education and Human Development launches Future Ready Teachers, a new initiative to strengthen Virginia’s educator workforce by reducing financial barriers, enhancing preparation, and supporting early-career teachers.

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Innovation District launches industry-informed life sciences skills course

George Mason’s Innovation District is partnering with industry leaders to deliver a hands-on life sciences course that equips learners with real-world skills and strengthens the region’s growing biotech workforce.

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PhD student Jessye Gassel captures timelapse of a supernova

George Mason doctoral student Jessye Gassel created a striking timelapse of a distant supernova, transforming years of space data into a powerful visual that helps scientists and the public better understand cosmic change.

Photo by X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: Pan-STARRS

George Mason team earns $2.1M to study seizure dynamics

An NIH-funded project led by Associate Professors Parag Chitnis, Rob Cressman, and Remi Veneziano is developing an imaging and sensing system to identify brain regions with potassium ion dysregulation.

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George Mason named lead academic partner for Connected DMV's spaceNEXT

George Mason University will serve as the lead academic partner for spaceNEXT, a global convening on space commercialization led by Connected DMV.

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Mason alumna leads legislative affairs in the Governor’s Office

A new administration brings new staff and cabinet members who will help lead the commonwealth. Among them is George Mason alumna Gerica Goodman, BA Psychology ’12, MPA ’15, who now serves as the governor’s director of legislative affairs. Read more about Goodman's role in Richmond.

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Off the Clock: Jeffrey Kenney put himself on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Jeffrey Kenney is no stranger to showing art in Virginia—he is, after all, an associate curator for Mason Exhibitions at George Mason University. This time, however, it’s his work in the public eye. As a recipient of a 2025–26 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts fellowship, Kenney’s series of paintings, “Along the Inner Branches,” is on view in the museum’s fine-dining Amuse Restaurant. Read more.

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Mason Korea partners with defense organizations to advance military technology

Mason Korea's Industry–University Collaboration Foundation recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Association of the Republic of Korea Army and the Defense Information and Communication Association. Learn more about the partnerships.

The Venerable Monks are greeted by colleagues at George Mason's Carter School during their 2300 mile walk from Fort Worth to Washington, DC.

Carter School welcomes Walk for Peace to Northern Virginia 

On February 8 and 9, George Mason Carter School members and others gathered in Arlington to greet and witness the Venerable Buddhist monks on their Walk for Peace. Learn more.

VP Mike Pence makes Schar School debut as professor of practice

VP Mike Pence makes Schar School debut as professor of practice

Vice President Mike Pence is co-teaching the course, "The Character of the American Constitution," whichinvites undergraduate and master’s students at George Mason’s Schar School to explore the ideas that shaped our nation. Read more.

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Fueling for gold: How nutrition impacts strength, speed, and recovery in Olympic athletes

Behind the scenes at the Olympics, nutritionists and dietitians are working to ensure these athletes are ready to compete at the peak level. More on the role of nutrition in keeping athletes in top shape.


George Mason Homecoming 2026

Relive the energy of George Mason’s 2026 Homecoming weekend—from snowy celebrations to a thrilling Patriot victory on the court.



George Mason in the News

Blair-Lewis continues to inspire next generation of black athletes and coaches

Vanessa Blair-Lewis is profiled and student Kennedy Harris is quoted. Read more.

Feb. 18, 2026 | DC News Now (video)

How a recent shift in DNA sleuthing might help investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case

Kelly Knight is quoted. Read more.

Feb. 19, 2026 | NPR

Malinin delivers powerful skate in Exhibition Gala

Student Ilia Malinin is profiled. Read more.

Feb. 22, 2026 | NBC Olympics



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