College of Public Health

With a new National Institute of Mental Health grant, professor Rima Nakkash and other United States and Lebanon researchers will study whether engaging young adults as community mental health workers in humanitarian settings helps not only to support those communities in crisis, but protects the well-being of the young workers as well. 

We can - and should - end hunger before 2030

The U.S. pours money into health care, then holds back on social services that can improve health

Nearly $150,000 partnership-building grant to create collaborative research activities that advance health equity in Virginia schools 

Why Front-Loading Calories May Not Help You Lose Weight

George Mason University is among the top 10 most diverse and innovative public universities in the country, as well as top 10 in undergraduate cybersecurity, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2023 Best Colleges List” rankings.

BSN program moves up to 93 nationally and 70 among public universities. 

K. Pierre Eklou, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, shares expertise on what behaviors may be signs of suicidal thoughts and how to help. 

Epidemiologist and professor Amira Roess answers the most frequently asked questions about Mpox.

New study from PJ Maddox and Tammie Jones also found that community health worker wages are higher in states with certification programs.