Students

George Mason University Mason Korea welcomed 272 new students to the Spring 2026 Convocation on February 27. It is the largest incoming class in the campus's history.

The Patriot Performance Lab keeps George Mason athletes in top form through evidence-based practices, science, and a strong partnership between Athletics and CEHD.

In January, George Mason University senior Angela Victoria Rojas Rivera represented the university at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC). Led and hosted by Harvard University, NCRC is the largest student-run research conference in the United States. Only 200 students are selected to attend. 

On February 4, Transfer Nation 2026 welcomed transfer and contemporary students for an afternoon focused on connection and reflection. As part of George Mason University’s First-Year Connection programming, the event emphasized community-building and highlighted the academic and personal support systems available across campus.

This academic year, George Mason University graduate student Samantha “Chevi” Chung has had a research opportunity that few have had by participating in a yearlong workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

For 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.

Honors College student Marisa Parikh embodies the drive, curiosity, and global mindset that define George Mason University students. She serves as president of Be the Change, a student-led organization dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on campus. Under her leadership, the group focuses on raising awareness and inspiring action around the goals that most directly affect George Mason students. 

HackFax x PatriotHacks 2026 united two George Mason University tech communities for a high‑energy Valentine’s weekend hackathon, blending workshops, industry networking, and student creativity into one collaborative, community‑building event.

George Mason student Ilia Malinin closed out the 2026 Winter Olympics with a powerful closing ceremony gala performance — a fitting final chapter to an Olympic journey defined by grit and audacity under pressure.

New Student Body President Jonathan Dubois represents the university’s 30,000 undergraduates. He’s also majoring in international security and law in the Schar School. See what motivates him as a leader.