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Q&A with Ali Reza Manouchehri
MetroStar co-founder and chief executive officer Ali Reza Manouchehri, BA Philosophy ’99, is the featured speaker at George Mason University’s Winter Commencement. Read our Q&A with him, where he talks about his George Mason experience, his company’s partnership with the university, and his advice for new graduates.
Read more about today's graduates:
- The Winter Commencement student speaker, who wants to use his bioengineering degree to change lives
- An Air Force veteran who is already putting her degree to work as a data analyst
- A global affairs graduate whose capstone project created an anti-bullying workshop for middle school students
- A former competitive rugby player whose experiences in the classroom brought him more than just a degree
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Honors College student Cashlyn Bonds is graduating from George Mason University with a BA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Her time at the university has been defined by her passion for justice, human security, and international understanding. Read more about Bonds' commitment to resolving global conflicts.
George Mason dance students perform alongside Limón Dance Company
This fall, 13 George Mason students performed José Limón’s 1958 original composition Missa Brevis in the Center for the Arts. Read more about the students' experiences.
The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future
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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