George Mason’s role in advancing Virginia as America’s top state in business

“You can directly tie George Mason University’s impact on the state to criteria throughout the latest CNBC Best State for Business ranking," says Pres. Washington

Disability Pride Month

During this month, George Mason University highlights its inclusive excellence and its commitment to accessibility.

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Scientists explore adhesives to advance preservation of historical texts

Rocío Prisby, a biosciences doctoral student at George Mason University, led the first comprehensive analysis of proteins found within wheat starch-based and flour-based pastes used in historic texts.

Eight George Mason faculty awarded Fulbrights this year

These faculty members will be traveling the globe to share their expertise as Fulbright Scholars.

Cybersecurity and the global threats of tomorrow

Jamil Jaffer and Gregory Washington discuss the U.S.'s position on the global stage, the power of the American Dream, and what we as citizens can do to start solving some of the country's stickiest problems.

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George Mason becomes new home for 400,000 biological specimens from Inova Health Systems

The College of Public Health is the new home of 400,000 biological specimens through a partnership with Inova Health Systems. This repository of specimens, called a biobank, is an extensive collection of obstetrical and perinatal samples, along with follow-up health information, providing a rare and invaluable asset in public health and in the education of our future health, science, and technology care workforce.  

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Festival management class puts students at the heart of cultural conservation and celebration in Washington, D.C.

If you visit the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the last week of June, you’ll be greeted with the sights and sounds of a multicultural celebration at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and education sessions: Every tent offers a view of the world from a different cultural perspective. And for George Mason University students in the cross-listed Folklore and Festival Management course, it’s the internship opportunity of a lifetime. 

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