¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Companies with a serious commitment to social impact can be designated as such by state governments and/or certified by B-Lab, a global NGO. Those that do both are not just seeking twice the acclaim; their redoubled commitment is measurable using AI-assisted quality frameworks employed by David Lucas, a management professor at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Two George Mason faculty members are developing new approaches to protect AI data centers from threats ranging from insiders stealing valuable AI models to cyberattacks against the systems controlling a facility’s power and cooling.  

These summer programs showcase how George Mason is opening doors for all students to explore, learn, and grow in their passions and skills to prepare for whatever their future holds.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Oxford-based frontier computing company TreQ announced a groundbreaking partnership this week to bring open-architecture quantum infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia beginning with the first open-architecture quantum computing system in the state and National Capital Region.

Interning at Deloitte was on Iman Chaudhry’s radar ever since she entered the Costello College of Business at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ as a freshman and learned about the major firms in the area. As the president of the Mason Consulting Group, she’s tuned in to what’s happening at Costello and the opportunities available.

This summer, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative, based at the Hylton Center, received two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thema Monroe-White is helping prepare the next generation not just to use the AI, but to navigate it thoughtfully and responsibly.

Ryen Middleton, MPH '26, applied what he learned in his coursework to strengthen his patient communication skills during his practicum with the Frederick County Health Department as a certified HIV counselor.  

Growing up, Michael Marcus Jr.’s family had an important rule: All the children would take part in both a sport and some form of art. For Marcus, that meant basketball and music. A starting forward on ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s men’s basketball team, Marcus has spent years refining his game on the court while also teaching himself to play the piano in his free time.

By applying classroom learning to real-world research, Keya Chilka discovered new perspectives on public health and strengthened the skills needed to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Marion Underwood today announced that Andre Marshall, vice president for research, innovation, and economic impact, has accepted an assignment with the National Science Foundation (NSF) as program director, Strategic Partnerships Hub.

Jack Sorenson, a marketing major in the Costello College of Business, is one of the faces behind AARP's digital newsletters.