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Just outside the nation's capital, we've built connections with government agencies and industry partners working at the forefront of scientific research. Combine those with our advanced facilities for getting real-world work experience and options for tailoring your degree, and our students have more opportunity to land jobs, internships, and research collaborations that really help them stand out. 

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George Mason Virginia Climate Center Releases First-Ever Statewide Climate Assessment

George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center (VCC) has unveiled the Commonwealth’s first comprehensive, peer-reviewed climate assessment—a landmark report that provides science-based insights into Virginia’s changing climate and its impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the economy.

VCC Climate Assessment

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years

Get ahead with Mason’s Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s (BAM) program. Waived application fee, apply up to 12 graduate credits toward both degrees, pay undergrad rates for grad courses, and finish your master’s sooner—saving time and money.

Master's students at graduation

The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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Dec9

Learning Assistant Poster Session - Fall 2025

December 9, 2025

Dec 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium

Celebrate the work of our College of Science Learning Assistants (LAs) as they present posters reflecting on their teaching experiences, their students’ learning, and new instructional initiatives that they have implemented.
Dec9

2025 Celebration of Success

December 9, 2025

Dec 9, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium

Join us as we celebrate our community’s achievements. Celebration of Success Award Season is here. Join us for the 2025 Celebration of Success that will take place Tuesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. in Exploratory Hall atrium. Spend time with colleagues and celebrate the 2025 Dean's Award winners.
Dec18

2025 Winter Commencement

December 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

EagleBank Arena

University Commencement is the official, university-wide graduation ceremony at George Mason University. This event includes: degree conferral by the University President; remarks from both the invited Commencement guest speaker and the selected Class of 2025 student speaker; and music provided by the George Mason University Wind Symphony. Only doctoral graduates

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