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News
September 28, 2026The OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact showcased undergraduate research and creative projects from 165 students from across George Mason University.
September 28, 2026Karen T. Lee, associate director of the Office of Student Creative Activities and Research at George Mason University, has received the Council of Undergraduate Research Fellows Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Leadership.
September 28, 2026George Mason University, in coordination with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), is pursuing the development of three-year degree programs that will make college education accessible to more students, save them time and money, and provide more opportunities for workforce engagement.
September 22, 2026George Mason University has earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, becoming one of the first 14 institutions to receive the new classification for integrating sustainability across the curriculum, research, operations, career preparation, and community engagement.
September 22, 2026With support from a $3.7 million GO Virginia grant, George Mason University will establish the Virginia Quantum Hub (VQH) — an inclusive quantum ecosystem, built by public–private partnerships, that generates intellectual property across research and technology, attracts capital investments, trains a highly skilled workforce, and addresses global innovation needs, from health and logistics to national security and energy sectors.
September 22, 2026According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2027 released today, George Mason ranks No. 1 in Virginia and among the nation’s top 50 universities for innovation (42nd). The university is also the No. 1 public university in Virginia for upward mobility and earned top 20 national undergraduate rankings in cybersecurity and writing in the disciplines.
September 8, 2026Provost Underwood opens the fall semester by highlighting record undergraduate enrollment, expanding pathways to a George Mason education, and the shared responsibility to help students succeed.
September 1, 2026George Mason University President Gregory Washington will host two 90-minute town hall sessions.
August 18, 2026As South Korea accelerates its national investment in quantum science and technology, George Mason University's Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is strengthening its engagement with the country's leading research institutions and regional innovation partners.
August 12, 2026Provost Underwood welcomes the George Mason community to a new academic year and reflects on the opportunities a new beginning brings for students, faculty, and staff.
July 29, 2026SixDegrees.org hosted a Building Kits by Kevin Bacon activation on George Mason’s Fairfax Campus on July 19, bringing together more than 100 volunteers to assemble 35,000 meal kits and 400 mental health kits for students and families across Northern Virginia.
July 20, 2026George Mason University President Gregory Washington has announced that four members of his leadership team will step into expanded roles effective July 30.