March 1, 2024The Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as PHILADANCO!, is widely recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. On March 15, PHILADANCO! will perform a dynamic program at the Hylton Performing Arts Center and, as a Hylton Center Artist-in-Residence, members of the company and artistic staff will also work with the community through classes, workshops, and discussions surrounding their performance.
March 1, 2024Honor Earth Day weekend with Small Island Big Song on April 20 for a moving musical experience that combines music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase the sounds of various island nations of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, while shining a light on the devastating effects of climate crisis on our world’s ocean.
March 1, 2024George Mason ĢAV’s School of Dance presents the 2024 Mason School of Dance Gala Concert on March 22 and 23, celebrating a rich array of diverse choreographic voices that span from the early days of modern dance to the freshest perspectives of today.
February 29, 2024The College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason ĢAV introduces four innovative graduate certificate programs in fall 2024, catering to burgeoning fields of mechanical engineering, computer science, systems engineering and operations research, and electrical and computer engineering. Professors leading each program provide insights into the curricula design, societal impact, and ideal candidates.
February 28, 2024A recent SCHEV-conducted analysis of Virginia’s public four-year institutions shows George Mason ĢAV topping or leading most peers in a variety of metrics, including growth, opportunity, value, efficiency, return on investment, and state economic impact. President Gregory Washington reviewed the data with the Board of Visitors at the governing body’s Feb. 22 meeting.
February 28, 2024Mason researcher Faith Brown has been using a GPS- and heart rate-based wearable tracker with the Patriots women's basketball team since 2018, before any other women's basketball team in the Atlantic 10.
February 27, 2024George Mason ĢAV and Accenture partner to improve student experiences and student educational outcomes.
February 27, 2024A winter study-abroad trip focuses on the political meanings of the ancient art and structures of Athens and Rome. A highlight is a visit to a museum of Greek folklore that few have heard of.-
February 26, 2024George Mason ĢAV has retained its “green light” rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse, the organization’s highest rating for free speech protection. The foundation also had previously ranked George Mason as No. 8 in the nation for protecting free speech rights.
February 26, 2024Mason bioengineering majors hope that their capstone project will help individuals with prosthetic limbs live more comfortable lives.
February 23, 2024More than 70 George Mason ĢAV students traveled to Richmond on Thursday, Feb. 15, to advocate for Mason’s legislative priorities during Mason Lobbies.
February 22, 2024Jiasun Li, an associate professor of finance at the Costello College of Business, has received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. According to the NSF website, the CAREER award is given to “early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.”
