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For graduate student Mimi Glass and alum Christopher Bellone, finding that "aha!" moment is what drives their passion in learning design and technology.

 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ senior Amman Haines grew up spending time with her family on her father’s property in West Virginia, where camping, fishing, and hunting nurtured an early appreciation for the outdoors. That connection to nature now informs her work as an intern with Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD), where she’s gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of resource conservation and community health.

When she saw Northrop Grumman's table at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Career Fair, Neha Bandaru figured that any opportunity the company had to offer would be catered to engineering students. However, when she spoke with a Costello College of Business alum about what the aerospace and defense company had on the business side, it opened her eyes to the exciting opportunities available to her.

From its Fairfax Campus in Virginia, to Washington, D.C., to the 2026 Quantum World Congress in College Park, Maryland, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ spent the week demonstrating how universities can help turn the promise of quantum technology into research, workforce opportunities, infrastructure, partnerships, and economic impact.

The OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact showcased undergraduate research and creative projects from 165 students from across ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, in coordination with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), is pursuing the development of three-year degree programs that will make college education accessible to more students, save them time and money, and provide more opportunities for workforce engagement.

George Mason researchers received a RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how the historic sewage spill may have impacted water quality, aquatic life, and the overall health of the Potomac River.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is offering improved fitness and well-being experiences across Mason Recreation facilities this fall, featuring new exercise equipment, technology, and redesigned spaces to support the Mason Nation’s fitness goals.

From solving climate challenges through research to preparing the next climate leaders, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is developing leadership and talent to produce solutions for our global community.

Over the summer, high schoolers from around the world came to the Fairfax Campus to learn from the experts how to contribute meaningfully to democratic resilience in the United States and around the world.

Parkeye is the new parking app developed by George Mason students that will predict parking availability, help users find lots that match their permits, and provide information about parking changes and closures.

Members of the Schar School Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community visited Richmond, Virginia, for a full day of immersive, experiential learning.