Mason marks Commencement this week with in-person and virtual events. Today's university-wide virtual event features a speech from First Lady Jill Biden.

The 2021-22 budget includes a modest graduate tuition increase to help fund stipends and post-doc fellowships, and a student fee increase to strengthen student support and success services.

First Lady Jill Biden will be Mason’s Commencement speaker, headlining the May 14 virtual event honoring nearly 9,700 graduates. Photo by Cheriss May.

Six Mason professors are honored for their service to the university, students, and the greater community.

Mason’s Ed Maibach is the most influential scientist working on climate change among U.S. public universities, says a Reuters ranking of the researchers.

Jackie Luu, a junior and environmental science and policy major in the College of Science, is among 410 students in the nation to receive the prestigious award.

Mason has eight graduate programs among the top 25 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university’s impact as one of the best institutions for advanced degrees.