College of Public Health

George Mason University earned top Virginia placements across business, nursing, and education, and leads in the region as a college destination for veterans and working professionals in the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings by U.S. News & World Report, released today.

George Mason University recently held its first-ever Qualitative Research Day, an event for PhD students of all disciplines to engage in hands-on and interactive opportunities with the goal of learning new qualitative research techniques and methodologies. The inaugural event is the latest innovation in George Mason’s ongoing efforts to find new ways to support its PhD students.

George Mason University’s Xuesu Xiao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Computing, and Michael S. Bloom, a professor in the Department of Global and Community Health within the College of Public Health, were among the 12 recipients honored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) with 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards.

George Mason  has partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department to provide current FCHD employees with the opportunity to complete public health certificates. Some employees are going a step further and earning their master’s degrees in public health fields.  

The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies was chosen as one of six trial sites for its expertise in obesity and weight loss.

GMU board’s executive committee criticized for meeting sans quota; rector defends decision.

More than 80% of 25-34-year-olds and more than 50% of respondents across all age groups already use AI for mental health care.

Rooshna Mohsin earned third place for her presentation on dietary and social exposure to forever chemicals and related outcomes among Hispanic children.

JMU School of Nursing to offer one-year expedited bachelor’s degree pathway in 2026.

As we celebrate Public Health Thank You Day, Dean Perry takes a moment to express her deep appreciation for all that you do to support our students and advance our mission. Your dedication to teaching, mentorship, research, and service continues to define our college and to strengthen the university’s standing as a national leader in access and opportunity. Thank you.