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News
November 11, 2026George Mason University officially recognized the naming of the Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing on Tuesday, honoring the couple's $15 million gift and its lasting impact on future generations of aspiring nurses.
November 9, 2026Philanthropist Dwight Schar, founder of NVR Inc., has given $30 million to George Mason to expand the Schar School of Policy and Government’s work in national security, intelligence, and economic statecraft through the creation of two new institutes and broader opportunities for students and the public to engage with scholars and experienced practitioners.
November 2, 2026George Mason University students turned classroom learning into community impact through the Engaged Summer program, completing hands-on projects for local organizations while building professional skills and addressing community needs.
November 2, 2026Daniel B. Kelly, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics. He joined George Mason in June 2026. Before arriving at George Mason, Kelly was dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
October 26, 2026The $15 million gift from Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry is the College of Public Health's largest philanthropic investment to expand opportunities for students and support workforce development in Virginia and beyond.
October 21, 2026Provost Underwood introduces the RED Resource Kit, a framework designed to help faculty and staff explore innovative approaches to academic programs while maintaining student success and academic excellence.
October 19, 2026Join university leaders for a forum reflecting on the first year of George Mason’s budget model, including implementation, key takeaways, and questions from attendees.
October 14, 2026This summer, classrooms gave way to labs, field sites, and data sets as George Mason University faculty and students partnered to tackle some of society's most pressing challenges.
October 14, 2026George Mason University is strengthening students’ career readiness through its specialized workforce-ready minor programs. To date, 34 programs are available—and more are on the way.
October 14, 2026George Mason University has received a $6 million grant from the Pell Initiative for Virginia to enhance programs and services that support low students. With this latest investment, the university has received a total of $16.7 million from the initiative since 2023.
October 8, 20264-VA@Mason, part of the 4-VA state network, has announced 20 collaborative research awards for George Mason University faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. The selected proposals were chosen from the largest number of submissions received since the program’s inception more than a decade ago.
September 28, 2026The OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact showcased undergraduate research and creative projects from 165 students from across George Mason University.