George Mason University: Building on transformative growth
As a top Carnegie “opportunity college” with a 90% acceptance rate, an average 3.5 GPA, and some of the highest in-state earning power outcomes for Virginia grads, George Mason University is driving bold growth and innovation.
From record enrollment and a strong Moody’s rating to major public‑private partnerships, we’re focused on a 2050 vision: expanding access, advancing AI programs, and tackling the grand challenges of our time.
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Fuse at Mason Square powers research and innovation through collaboration
George Mason’s newest research facility opened with a celebration of partnerships that will drive energy exploration, data science, AI, and national security solutions. The state-of-the-art building reflects George Mason’s bold vision for the future of tech and innovation.
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George Mason researchers and NASA investigate melting mountains
George Mason professor Viviana Maggioni (far right) is leading a team that is using NASA’s Glacial Melt Toolbox, a collection of mapping technologies, to assess climate challenges facing some of the world’s highest mountain ranges.
George Mason student finds his voice through dream internship
Communication major and Honors College student Nathan Ferraro spent his summer interning as a staff writer with multimedia news network Trib Total Media.
Mason Korea kicks off fall 2025 with convocation
Mason Korea welcomed its newest class last week, with students from 25 countries. Enrollment is up 18% at the campus in Incheon, driven by strong interest in such programs as computational and data sciences, business, economics, and the Master of Laws (LLM).
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George Mason is shaping the future of AI
From natural language processing that preserves endangered languages to machine learning that improves public health, Mason researchers are using artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems—ethically and equitably.
Fuse at Mason Square powers innovation
George Mason University’s newest innovation hub is officially open. Fuse at Mason Square brings together researchers, private sector leaders, and public partners to advance real-world solutions in AI, climate resilience, cybersecurity, health, and more.
Where the future of energy and innovation takes shape.
250,000 sq. ft. of collaborative research, AI, and energy innovation space.
At Fuse in Mason Square, students, faculty, and partners explore tomorrow’s breakthroughs—today. From AI to clean energy, this new hub accelerates discovery and career opportunity.
Discover programs, research, and career opportunities shaping the future of AI.
George Mason’s Grand Challenge Initiative will drive bold solutions for a peaceful, healthy and prosperous future
Field of career dreams: Grad student spends summer identifying and protecting native plants
George Mason research helps protect Virginia’s waterways
From data to field work, Mason researchers partner with local communities to improve water quality and resilience.
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- · Gian Marco en Concierto · Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
- · A Masterclass with Heather Lanza · Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts, Monson Grand Tier
- · Keyboard Conversations®: Beethoven—The Young Genius · Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
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