Alumni

After more than 32 years of service in the Chamber of Commerce, Mason alum Debbie Jones is retiring this December.

UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler, who will speak at Mason’s Winter Commencement on Thursday, December 15, discusses how Mason influenced his career path, the future of online learning, UMGC’s shared commitment to diversity and accessibility, and the gift of listening.

Jill Deering, senior assistant dean of student and academic affairs at the Schar School, is the December Employee of the Month.

In 1995, Mason staff photographer Neil Adams took aerial photos of the Fairfax Campus from a Huey helicopter.

Mason alum Neil Adams talks about taking aerial photos of the Fairfax Campus from a helicopter in 1995.

University of Maryland Global Campus President Gregory W. Fowler, a George Mason University alumnus and national leader in online and hybrid education for nontraditional students, will be the featured speaker at Winter Commencement next month.

This public administration student listened to his heart—and a mentor—and changed the direction of his life. He’s now in law school in Iowa.

College of Engineering alumna Shawn Purvis received Distinguished Alumni Award at the university's annual Celebration of Distinction.

The passage of Title IX in 1972 also marked the beginning of athletic opportunities for women at George Mason University. Mason's first women's sport—tennis—started its inaugural season in 1972-73.

The Fall 2022 Communication Career Forum, on October 25 at Mason’s Fairfax Campus, focused on helping students break into the industry and inspiring them to find purpose in their work.