Native food forest takes root on Mason’s Fairfax Campus

Mason Nation have planted 1,700 plants of more than 50 species in two groves on the site of the old Student Apartments. Foragers' Forest, part of the university's Living Lab, is dedicated to feeding both human and animal foragers.

Photo by Ayman Rashid/George Mason University

Mason student wins World Figure Skating Championship

Mason student Ilia Malinin lands six quad jumps, including his signature quadruple axel jump, which ranks as the sport's most difficult in competition, to win his first figure skating world championship.

Mason’s nursing doctorate program #1 among public universities

U.S. News and World Report ranks Mason's Doctor of Nursing program #1 and its nursing master's program #4 among public institutions. Additionally, 14 of Mason's graduate programs rank in the top 50 nationally.

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Mason Spring 2024 Commencement

George Mason University invites you to celebrate Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2024..

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Mason’s research is best in Virginia

Eighteen George Mason University programs are ranked the best in Virginia in a new report by EduRank that focuses on performance in research.

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Bioblitz helps capture Mason’s biodiversity

Each April, George Mason University students take pictures of the flora, fauna, and fungi with their smartphones to capture the university’s biodiversity. Learn about Bioblitz.

Photo by Cristian Torres/George Mason University

Mason extends deadline for admitted freshman enrollment deposits

George Mason University is extending the deadline for admitted freshman students to submit an enrollment deposit and confirm their spot in the Class of 2028 from May 1 to May 15, 2024.

Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University

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LGBTQ+ Safe Zone+ Program Workshops | programdates and registration
April 22: Bicycle Commuting 101 | Register
April 22 - April 26: Mason’s annual Spring into Well-Being | Events
April 25: Mason Wind Symphony Concert: The Blue Marble | 8 p.m. | Dewberry School of Music, Center for the Arts | Tickets

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April 19: Baseball vs. UMass, 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. GW, 5 p.m.
April 20: Softball vs. Saint Louis University, noon (DH)
Baseball vs. UMass, 2 p.m.

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