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.

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George Mason's Ilia Malinin claims team figure skating gold

Reigning world figure skating champion Ilia Malinin accomplished something no other George Mason University student has ever done on Saturday, February 7, when he powered the United States to a team figure skating gold medal at the Winter Games.

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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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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

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.

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PhD student’s research addresses how adolescent social media use predicts in-person friendship networks

Doctoral student Caroline Toth's research on adolescents’ social media use shows that friendships were more likely among youth with similar levels of problematic social media use and digital status seeking. Read more.

Air Force veteran chooses George Mason for its ever-evolving environment

After completing his military service, veteran Collin Terling wanted a university that could keep pace with his desire for forward momentum. George Mason University was a perfect fit. Read more about his journey.

Moderator Bob Holsworth with former governors Bob McDonnell, Ralph Northam, Tim Kaine, and George Allen on stage in Richmond.

Four Former Virginia Governors Weigh in on Virginia’s Next Four Years

On the Friday before the historic inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s first female governor, George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government hosted “The Governors’ Roundtable: The Future of Virginia.” Read more about their insights.