- March 5, 2024George Mason University today announced an anonymous $4.85 million gift to advance groundbreaking research on bruise and injury detection for individuals who experience interpersonal violence. The funding will help develop new tools in imaging technology using a light source that is five times better than white light for identifying and visualizing bruising across all skin tones for use by forensic nurses, social service providers, and law enforcement.
- March 5, 2024The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School at George Mason University, the top-ranked national public institution for peace and conflict resolution, has partnered with Rotary International, one of the largest global membership service organizations, to provide education and develop modalities to assist Rotary clubs in promoting local, regional, and global peace.
- March 4, 2024Mason, AWS collaborate on Renewable Energy Lab and Sustainable Data Center Engineering concentration
- February 27, 2024George Mason University and Accenture partner to improve student experiences and student educational outcomes.
- September 28, 2023Fairfax City mayor and George Mason University alumna Catherine S. Read (BA ’84) and George Mason University School of Business Dean Ajay Vinzé will sign a partnership agreement on October 2 aimed at promoting economic growth in the city while giving students access to experiential learning opportunities that will benefit local businesses and students.
- September 18, 2023U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2024 rankings puts Mason at #51 among all public universities and #105 among all universities nationwide. Mason retains its top 20 ranking position for innovation and improved to a top 50 (#49) university for veterans, according to these national rankings.
- August 28, 2023Total enrollment of over 40,000 students is a record for Virginia
- July 17, 2023U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) formalized a partnership with George Mason University for joint research, rapid capability development, warfighter training, and education to support the mission readiness of the Ninth Air Force.
- July 13, 2023The Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University and Restorative Arlington, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides restorative justice services to the schools, legal system, and communities of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, have signed an affiliation agreement that would facilitate collaboration between the two organizations and further cement the Carter School’s profile as a key resource in alternative dispute resolution in the DMV.
- July 13, 2023Jackie Ferree has been selected as Mason’s first Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Services following a national search.
- May 5, 2023The George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) on Thursday approved by majority a $300 increase in tuition, and a 3% increase in mandatory student fees, and room and board for the 2023-24 academic year, but will keep in-state undergraduate tuition flat if the Virginia General Assembly approves the university’s funding requests in the forthcoming state budget.
- April 27, 2023The largest school naming gift in the university’s history, part of a $1B fundraising effort, will support Mason’s growing entrepreneurship and innovation programs.