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News
May 27, 2026After a nationwide search, Marion Underwood has been named Provost and Executive Vice President at George Mason University, effective July 27. Underwood, former provost and executive vice president at Colorado State University (CSU), brings 35 years of academic, research and leadership experience to the role.
May 18, 2026A partnership between George Mason University and the United States Air Force is accelerating the development and real-world deployment of technologies designed to support Air Force personnel operating around the globe.
May 11, 2026George Mason University will honor more than 12,000 students graduating or earning certificates at Spring Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. The event will be livestreamed on George Mason’s YouTube channel. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
May 6, 2026Receiving a Goldwater Scholarship, which recognizes students with the potential to be the next generation of research leaders, is a true testament to student Sofie Strompf's dedication and perseverance.
May 6, 2026Interim Provost Vinzé congratulates graduating students, thanks faculty and staff for their mentorship and support, and highlights recent institutional progress and initiatives at George Mason.
April 7, 2026According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Program rankings, George Mason University placed 20 programs in the national top 50, including seven in the top 10, reflecting broad strength across business, engineering, law, nursing and public health, public policy, education, fine arts, and sciences. Regionally, seven programs ranked in the top three in the Washington, D.C., region, with 13 programs topping at No. 1 in Virginia.
March 19, 2026George Mason University has been named to the top 100 U.S. universities for patents. This spring, the National Academy of Inventors ranked George Mason No. 92 on its list for patents granted during 2025.
February 27, 2026For just the second time, more than 70 George Mason University student-athletes have earned the Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar-Athlete Award for their outstanding academic achievements. Following a record-breaking 78 honorees last year, 74 student-athletes were recognized during a ceremony held in February.
February 2, 2026Connected DMV has announced that George Mason University, one of the nation’s most innovative and fastest-growing public research universities, will serve as the Lead Academic Partner for spaceNEXT, the inaugural global convening focused on the commercialization of space and a flagship program of Connected DMV’s Potomac Center for the New Space Economy.
January 28, 2026On a day-to-day basis, the campus determines whether it can fully open, must delay opening, or close due to the current array of weather events. In the event of a closure or delayed opening, we ask that all faculty carefully consider how best to continue offering their courses or lab sessions using alternative modalities and clearly communicate any decisions with students and their school or college leadership.-
January 27, 2026George Mason University earned top Virginia placements across business, nursing, and education, and leads in the region as a college destination for veterans and working professionals in the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings by U.S. News & World Report, released today.
January 26, 2026As the spring semester begins, Provost Antony reflects on a period of leadership transition and highlights continued progress on key priorities including the budget model, Patriot Connect, and support for faculty, staff, and students.