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George Mason Adds 20 SciTech Townhomes for Faculty, Hosts Trunk or Treat and Diaper Drive
George Mason University is buying 20 more SciTech Townhomes to rent below market to faculty and staff, while hosting its 5th annual Trunk or Treat and a diaper drive for student parents.
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George Mason Receives $6 Million Pell Initiative Grant to Boost Support for Low-Income Students
George Mason University will receive $6 million from the Pell Initiative for Virginia to expand programs and services for Pell Grant students in fiscal year 2027, part of Virginia's Pathways to Opportunity plan.
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George Mason Partners With K-12 Educators to Bring Quantum Science Into Classrooms
George Mason's Quantum Science and Engineering Center is working with K-12 teachers, backed by the National Science Foundation and Booz Allen Foundation, to make quantum science practical for students.
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George Mason Names Shane Hayes October Employee of the Month
Shane Hayes, a technical specialist in Information Technology Services, is George Mason University's October Employee of the Month, as the university marks Campus Sustainability and Cybersecurity Awareness months.
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George Mason Approves New Cybersecurity PhD as Board Backs Six-Year Operating Plan
George Mason University will launch a new PhD in Cybersecurity after state approval, while its Board of Visitors approved a six-year operating plan and the A-10 released its women's basketball schedule.
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George Mason Study Links Heavy Social Media Use to Poorer Sleep and Health in College Students
A George Mason College of Public Health study finds students who spend more time on social media sleep worse, which may affect how they rate their own health.
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Quantum World Congress 2026: Fairfax Builds Quantum Workforce and Industry
Quantum World Congress 2026 drew 3,000 attendees to Greater Washington as Fairfax County announced a K-12 quantum computer, new workforce programs and George Mason's Virginia Quantum Hub.
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George Mason Men's Basketball Sets Record National TV Slate as Campus Marks Nanotechnology Day, Gowns for Grads
George Mason men's basketball will play a record number of Atlantic 10 games on national television, while campus events include Nanotechnology Day, Gowns for Grads and an Embassies and Entrepreneurs showcase.
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George Mason Partners with Shenandoah University to Streamline Physical Therapy Admissions
George Mason University has partnered with Shenandoah University to give five kinesiology undergraduates priority admission to its doctor of physical therapy program, one of several initiatives highlighted in the university's latest news roundup.
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George Mason Researchers Target Health, Well-Being in Fall 2026 Mason Spirit
Fall 2026 Mason Spirit highlights George Mason research on dementia caregiving, athlete recovery, mental health workforce training and health care burnout, plus the 1996 installation of the George Mason statue.
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George Mason Pursues Three-Year Degrees, Quantum Hub Push
George Mason University is developing three-year degree programs with Virginia's higher education council while building momentum for the state's quantum technology hub and hosting global democracy summits.
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George Mason University Announces Fall for the Book, Flu Vaccine Clinics, and AI Teaching Credential
George Mason University's fall lineup includes Fall for the Book literary festival, flu vaccine clinics across three campuses, a new Teaching with AI credential, and upgraded recreation facilities.
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George Mason Named Virginia's Only Carnegie Sustainability-Classified Institution
George Mason earns the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, becomes Virginia's only recipient and the only public R1 university on the East Coast to receive it.
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George Mason Ranks No. 1 in Virginia for Innovation, Tops National AI Readiness Score
George Mason University ranks No. 1 in Virginia and top 50 nationally for innovation, earns the state's top AI readiness score, and expands its Korea campus advisory board.
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George Mason Announces $5 Dining Fridays, 5K and Trunk or Treat Events
George Mason University offers faculty and staff $5 dining hall meals on select Fridays, plus a 5K benefiting student emergency aid and its fifth annual Trunk or Treat.
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George Mason Alum Rhea Seehorn Wins Emmy for Lead Actress in AppleTV's Pluribus
George Mason alum Rhea Seehorn takes home an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as romantasy author Carol Sturka on AppleTV's Pluribus.
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George Mason University Launches AI Human Rights Classroom, Earns NEA Grants for Veterans Arts Programs
George Mason professor Cher Weixia Chen leads a Grand Challenge Initiative project building an AI-powered human rights virtual classroom, while the university's Veterans and the Arts Initiative receives two NEA grants.
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George Mason to Host Flu Vaccine Clinics Across Three Campuses This Fall
George Mason University will offer flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff at its Science and Technology, Fairfax and Mason Square campuses in October, alongside a teaching conference and campus events.
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George Mason researcher wins $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning
George Mason researcher Xuan Wang wins a $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning, as an AI literacy program expands and Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries.
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Study Uncovers Barriers Preventing Male Intimate Partner Violence Survivors from Seeking Help
New research from George Mason University reveals men experiencing intimate partner violence face significant barriers to seeking help, including shame, fear of retaliation, and concerns about not being believed, according to postdoctoral researcher Lyric Russo.
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George Mason University Unveils Quantum Partnership Amidst Busy September Schedule
George Mason University announces a quantum computing partnership, honors its September Employee of the Month, and prepares for a 9/11 Day of Service, Peace Week, and a range of athletic and academic events.
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George Mason University to Host Virginia's First Open-Architecture Quantum Computing System
George Mason University announces a partnership with TreQ to bring Virginia's first open-architecture quantum computing system by 2027. The university also highlights research on social media safety laws and student educational advancements.
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George Mason University Spotlights Student Success, Philanthropy, and Research Innovation
George Mason University celebrates significant student achievements, a new $50,000 engineering scholarship, and community engagement, while preparing for its Grand Challenge Exchange Day to showcase innovative research projects.
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Andre Marshall Joins National Science Foundation; Aurali Dade Named Interim VP at George Mason
George Mason University sees a leadership change as Andre Marshall moves to the National Science Foundation, with Aurali Dade stepping in as interim VP. New license plates, dining robots, and campus events also highlight recent developments.
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George Mason University Celebrates Philanthropy, Innovation, and Global Leadership
George Mason University highlights a major gift from Anil and Anupama Sharma to its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, alongside student engineering successes, a valuable internship, and the Carter School's first year leading a UN academic network.
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George Mason University Welcomes Record Undergraduate Class Amidst New Initiatives
George Mason University sees record undergraduate enrollment, expands quantum science partnerships in South Korea, and offers unique student internships and summer technology programs, fostering growth and innovation.
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Fairfax City Welcomes Restaurant Week and Student Return Amidst Busy August
Fairfax City is vibrant with Summer Restaurant Week through August 30 and students returning to schools on August 24. Residents should note traffic changes and a zoning open house on September 2.
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George Mason University Kicks Off New Academic Year with Welcome Events, New Stores, and Athletics
George Mason University welcomes students with Welcome2Mason events, grand openings for new Campus Stores, and the final Coaches Caravan stop, alongside discussions on AI and leadership skills.
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George Mason University Advances in College Sports, AI Medical Tech, and Student Careers
George Mason University advances student-athlete education with an NIL summit, patents an AI bruise detection system, and celebrates student career success with an SAIC internship, showcasing diverse innovations.
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George Mason University Prepares for Family Weekend, Unveils New Pier Project, and Remembers Aimee Willard
George Mason University announces Family Weekend, a new learning pier project, and honors Aimee Willard's legacy. The university also highlights academic advising and AI research initiatives.
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