George Mason University

06/22/2026

History continues in Fairfax! 💚💛🏀

George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a two-year contract extension for men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) through the 2031-32 season.

06/18/2026

George Mason University is leading Virginia’s quantum future!

The College of Science at George Mason University and the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University have launched the Commonwealth’s first MS in Quantum Science and Engineering—preparing students to advance innovation in quantum computing, communications, cybersecurity, sensing, and beyond! 💚💛

George Mason University has launched a new master of science in quantum science and engineering, the first program of its kind in Virginia and one of only a handful in the United States. Designed to meet growing workforce demand in one of the world's fastest-evolving technology sectors, the program....

06/18/2026

Historic leader. 🏀

George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for Head Women's Basketball Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, securing her leadership of the Patriots through the 2031-32 season! 💚💛

FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for Head Women's Basketball Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, securing her leadership of the Patriots through the 2031-32 season.

06/12/2026

250 years ago today, the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention.

Written by George Mason, the document inspired the Declaration of Independence and became a cornerstone for the U.S. Bill of Rights! 💚💛

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06/04/2026

Colleagues across George Mason University have praised Aquanetta Betts, Director of Planned Giving at the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, as an invaluable resource for frontline fundraisers seeking to secure planned gifts from prospective donors! 💚💛

Aquanetta Betts, director of planned giving at the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, is June Employee of the Month.

05/29/2026

Summer in Fairfax vibes. 💚💛

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05/29/2026

George Mason University has named Daniel B. Kelly the next dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, effective June 25, 2026. Kelly is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics! 💚💛

George Mason University has named Daniel B. Kelly the next dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, effective June 25, 2026. Kelly is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics.

05/27/2026

Welcome to George Mason University, Marion Underwood!

“Dr. Underwood’s career path has taken her to other institutions very compatible with George Mason, and she brings the right attitude and aptitude to thrive as our next provost. This is an important partnership as we forge George Mason into a university that is purpose-built to lead in the 21st century and beyond." -President Gregory Washington

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After a nationwide search, Marion Underwood has been named Provost and Executive Vice President at George Mason University, effective July 27. Underwood, former provost and executive vice president at Colorado State University (CSU), brings 35 years of academic, research and leadership experience to...

05/22/2026

A partnership between George Mason University and the United States Air Force is accelerating the development and real-world deployment of technologies designed to support Air Force personnel operating around the globe! 💚💛

A partnership between George Mason University and the United States Air Force is accelerating the development and real-world deployment of technologies designed to support Air Force personnel operating around the globe.

05/22/2026

George Mason University golfer Vaughn McMeans has been named the 2026 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Player of the Year, becoming the first Patriot in the program’s history to earn the conference's top individual honor! 💚💛⛳️

George Mason University golfer Vaughn McMeans has been named the 2026 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Player of the Year, becoming the first Patriot in the program’s history to earn the conference's top individual honor.