November 6, 2025The Board of Visitors (BOV) are reviewing the House Judiciary Committee Findings.
September 9, 2025President Washington writes to touch on a Washington Post story published last Friday about the ongoing federal inquiries into George Mason University’s faculty hiring practices, which has prompted conversation and questions about the state of diversity among our faculty.
September 8, 2025A recently-posted Instagram video from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) that has raised safety fears and alarm among members of the university community was taken down by SJP on September 2 at the university’s insistence, citing its non-discrimination policy.
August 29, 2025In compliance with the deadline set by the Department of Education, the George Mason University Board of Visitors informed the Department that it would like to negotiate a resolution to its violation determination.
August 22, 2025The Board of Visitors (BOV) is reviewing the specific resolution steps proposed today by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and will continue to respond fully and cooperatively to all inquiries.
July 25, 2025In keeping with our commitment to keep the public informed, today, we are beginning to transmit GMU’s detailed responses to the federal government’s requests.
July 22, 2025The University received notice yesterday from the Department of Justice regarding new Title VI investigations alleging racial discrimination in admissions, scholarships and student benefits and the University’s response to antisemitism on campus.-
July 21, 2025George Mason University is an institution of excellence that plays a special role in educating Virginians and students from across the country and around the world.
July 19, 2025George Mason University mourns the passing of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, a distinguished public servant, thought leader, and former member of our Board of Visitors.
July 18, 2025President Washington provides background on a new investigation from the US Department of Justice alleging discriminatory hiring practices. The university as always will work in good faith to cooperate fully and remains confident that facts and evidence show that George Mason does not engage in “illegal DEI.”
July 16, 2025President Washington shares how the university has always operated with a commitment to equality under the law, and an appreciation for the outpouring of support for George Mason from our greater community. The BOV has retained the Torridon Law firm to represent the university on all matters related to both Department of Education investigations.
July 14, 2025University statement regarding Department of Education's investigations.
