October 22, 2026George Mason University students and alumni explored career opportunities in local, state, and federal government during Government Careers Week, hosted by University Career Services from September 14–18.
October 22, 2026George Mason University’s Student Support and Advocacy Center recently honored its 10th anniversary with a series of events, including a donation drive to benefit one of its key services: the Patriot Pantry. The “End Hunger Games” competition brought the campus community together for a common cause and highlighted the work SSAC does to address food insecurity.
October 22, 2026In July, George Mason University alumnus Sumeet Shrivastava, MBA ’94, was elected rector of George Mason’s Board of Visitors (BOV), after previously serving as vice rector. Shrivastava is president and CEO of federal consulting and software development company Unissant. He has served in many capacities at George Mason, including past chair of the George Mason University Foundation Board of Trustees and past president of the Alumni Association board.
October 21, 2026George Mason University celebrated a major milestone for the future of Athletics today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Basketball and Academic Performance Center (BAPC), a transformational project that will elevate student-athlete development, enhance academic support services, and strengthen Patriots Basketball.
October 16, 2026The George Mason University Alumni Association’s annual Celebration of Distinction recognizes outstanding alumni, faculty members, and students. Since 1975, the George Mason University Alumni Association has recognized alumni, faculty, and students for outstanding achievement, service, and leadership at its annual Celebration of Distinction.
October 16, 2026Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ada Ferrer received the ninth annual Institute for Immigration Research New American Voices Award for her memoir, Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter, at the Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University on October 8.
October 14, 2026A daylong symposium brought experts from government agencies and private-sector innovators to discuss the status and future of energy and security at sea and in space. See what the students in the audience gained from the experience.
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 12, 2026George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) celebrated the 21st annual ARTS by George! benefit event on October 3, headlined by actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, raising $400,000 to support student scholarships and Mason Arts programs.
October 8, 2026Through a growing series of professional development opportunities, George Mason’s Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is partnering with K-12 educators to make quantum science approachable, relevant, and practical for students.