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George Mason Giving Day 2026: Lace up for community impact
Returning to the Giving Day title to emphasize the real impact of each gift, this year's Race Day theme hopes to energize and inspire the university’s donor community to lace up and give during this 24-hour sprint. Learn more about how you can help us cross the finish line together on April 2 and watch the video below.
SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards 2026
George Mason's Michael S. Bloom (left), a professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, and Xuesu Xiao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, were among the 12 recipients honored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia with 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards. Watch the video about the winners below. Read more and join the conversation on LinkedIn.
Patriots named co-regular season champions, earning 2nd seed in A-10 Tournament
The George Mason women's basketball team has captured a share of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championship, the first regular season conference title in program history, with a program-best 16-2 conference record and the strongest Atlantic 10 finish the Patriots have ever achieved. Read more.
George Mason recognizes 74 Provost Scholar-Athletes
More than 70 George Mason student-athletes have earned the Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar-Athlete Award for their outstanding academic achievements. Discover more about this year's honorees.
Transfer Nation 2026 builds community for transfer and post-traditional students
As part of George Mason University’s First-Year Connection programming, Transfer Nation 2026 emphasized community-building and highlighted the academic and personal support systems available across campus. Read more about this event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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George Mason in the News
George Mason tops Harvard, Yale as Trump judge law school source
Scalia Law mentioned, with alums David Warrington, JD ‘05, Kyle Dudek, JD ’10, and Liam O’Grady, JD ’77, referenced. Read more.
March 2, 2026 | Bloomberg Law
Meet the Hill’s top women shaping policy
Emily Hamilton is profiled. Read more.
March 4, 2026 | The Hill
Should you stop drinking cold water? Experts reveal the truth about icy beverages and your health
Allison Miner is quoted. Read more.
March 3, 2026 | Fitguru