Preston Williams

With a final pre-tassel-turning lesson about leadership, kindness, and resilience, more than 5,200 George Mason University students graduated or earned certificates Thursday at Winter Commencement in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

George Mason University will honor more than 5,200 students graduating or earning certificates at Winter Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

Winter Commencement Speaker George D. Schindler, former president and chief executive officer of business and information technology company CGI, will address George Mason University graduates on Dec. 19 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

George Mason's Board of Visitors held its Dec. 5 meeting on the Science and Technology Campus.

George Mason's Board of Visitors discussed the potential for a dedicated university center devoted to expanding academic programs and supports for former or current servicemembers and their families.

James Antony became provost and executive vice president at George Mason University on July 1. He comes to George Mason from the University of California San Diego where he served as Dean of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. Prior to that he was a faculty member and administrator at the University of Washington, Yale University, and Harvard University.

George Mason University leadership, faculty, and staff officially welcomed the largest and most diverse incoming freshman class in the university’s history. The incoming undergraduate class—combined freshmen and transfers—also reached an all-time high for George Mason.

As part of a two-day annual planning conference and George Mason University Board of Visitors meeting, the BOV elected new officers on Friday, with an alumnus chosen to serve a two-year term as rector.

CNBC has named Virginia America’s Top State for Business in 2024, and the No. 1 state for education, dual distinctions that highlight George Mason University’s impact as the largest and most innovative public university in Virginia and a top 50 public university nationally.

On Friday, June 28, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the George Mason Board of Visitors (BOV), including one alumna.