Mason Advancement

02/10/2026

Reigning world figure skating champion Ilia Malinin accomplished something no other George Mason University student has ever done on Saturday, February 7, when he powered the United States to a team figure skating gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

02/10/2026

The new space economy starts here 🚀

George Mason University serves as the Lead Academic Partner for SpaceNEXT — connecting research, industry, policy, and investment to advance the next era of space innovation.

🗓 February 18–20, 2026
📍 Capital One Hall, Tysons, VA
🔗 https://www.spacenextglobal.com/news/george-mason-university-joins-spacenext-as-lead-academic-partner

02/10/2026

Good luck, Ilia – is cheering you on!

George Mason University student Ilia Malinin skates at 12:30 TODAY in the men’s singles figure skating competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Games. 🏅

Join the Mason Nation in the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus and at Fuse at Mason Square, Room 1311, to cheer on Team USA and the first George Mason student to win a Winter Olympics gold medal!

Ilia will take the ice again on Friday, Feb. 13, at 1—let’s keep the George Mason momentum going!

🔗 Read more: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-02/george-masons-ilia-malinin-claims-olympic-gold?utm_source=george&utm_medium=email
📍 Fairfax Campus: Johnson Center
📍 Mason Square: Fuse, Room 1311

01/20/2026

Love, legacy, and the arts—shaping the future of George Mason University!

For decades, Dean Rick Davis and Center for the Arts executive director Julie Thompson have helped define George Mason Arts. Through an estimated $700,000 planned gift, they are ensuring lasting support for the Give Voice initiative, arts programming, student scholarships, and performance spaces across George Mason University.

Their commitment reflects the power of legacy giving—and the belief that the arts are a gateway to community, creativity, and connection at George Mason.

👉 Read the full story: https://giving.gmu.edu/2026/01/15/love-legacy-and-the-arts-how-rick-davis-and-julie-thompson-are-shaping-the-future-of-mason-arts/

Dean Rick Davis and Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Thompson joke that, even among their College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) colleagues, some people don’t realize that they are married. Now the proverbial cat is out of the bag.

01/12/2026

At George Mason University, student success is about more than a diploma. It’s preparing graduates for a lifetime of achievement! 💛

🔗 See how Mason Now powers student success and how you can help: https://ow.ly/FgfB50XxC1K

01/08/2026

Patrick Soleymani, associate dean in the George Mason University - Costello College of Business, shares why being at CES matters—helping students understand where technology is headed, how fast it’s evolving, and what that means for their futures. From building critical connections to bringing global tech ideas back to George Mason University, CES is shaping opportunities for our faculty, staff, and students.

01/08/2026

Starting the day with George Mason University alumni and supporters — reconnecting and sharing ideas during CES week.

We were pleased to welcome Kinsey Fabrizio, president of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and a proud George Mason alum, who joined the group and shared remarks.

01/08/2026

One of the best parts of CES 2026: chatting with new acquaintances and reconnecting with donors and friends like Victor Hoskins at the George Mason University booth.

01/07/2026

Paula Sorrell, associate vice president of innovation and economic development at George Mason University, joins leaders from Northern Virginia Technology Council - NVTC, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Fairfax City Economic Development, and the NOVA Development Alliance to share the region’s story of innovation, talent, and growth — and turn conversations into real follow-ups.

Northern Virginia is building what’s next.

01/06/2026

Innovation takes center stage at CES 2026 as George Mason University alumna Kinsey Fabrizio, BA ’04, president of the Consumer Technology Association, and Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair, and former George Mason BOV member welcome the world to CES!

01/06/2026

President Gregory Washington connects with Siemens Interim President Ann Fairchild and Attain Enterprises Founder and CEO (and George Mason donor) Greg Baroni