George Mason University appoints first Chief AI Officer

In the role as inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Amarda Shehu will lead the strategy and implementation of AI across research, academics, and partnerships for the university.

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Mason Artist-in-Residence, Ballet Hispánico, leads community events.
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October's Artist-in-Residence, The GRAMMY Award-winning Villalobos Brothers (10/26) are giving voice to contemporary Mexican music.

This George Mason alum can help you sleep better

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Folklore professor traveled around the world in 90 days for research project

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NSF grant will help enhance equity in math education

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In the media: George Mason builds up state’s cybersecurity workforce (Virginia Business)

Virginia leads the nation with over 53,000 cybersecurity job openings, and George Mason University is crucial in filling this gap through hands-on training, partnerships, and targeted initiatives. VP Andre Marshall outlines the university's efforts to strengthen the state's cybersecurity workforce.

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Access to Excellence Podcast

Join George Mason University President Gregory Washington as he invites experts, change-makers, innovators, and thought leaders to engage in meaningful conversations about the greatest challenges of our time.

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