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Academic Programs that Bring Opportunity
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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Join us for the College of Science Degree Celebration on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at EagleBank Arena. Get details on timing, tickets, parking and more.
The Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future
The GCI is a comprehensive research framework—backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment—designed to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge. See the first wave of projects selected, five of the seven led by our scientists, including more than two dozen of our faculty.
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.
