George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

DOJ to review GMU faculty resolution praising diversity efforts

The Justice Department says they plan to review a faculty resolution in support of George Mason University President Gregory Washington, the latest in a string of investigations into the university over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies. 

Man accused of scamming George Mason basketball team out of Bahamas trip pleads guilty

A travel agent who conned George Mason's men’s basketball team out of more than $100,000 has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The money was supposed to pay for a team trip to the Bahamas but the trip was never booked.

Security tightened at GMU after student charged in alleged terror plot targeting NYC

Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old George Mason University student accused of plotting an attack targeting the Israeli Consulate and Jewish communities in New York City.

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientist convicted on child pornography charges

A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory research scientist and former assistant professor at George Mason University was sentenced Wednesday to over two decades in prison on charges relating to child sexual abuse material and coercion and enticement of minors.

George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker

George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.

George Mason University launches first college of public health in Virginia

George Mason University has launched the first college of public health in Virginia which will include a school for nursing, a school for health administration and policy, a school of nutrition and a school for social work.

What to know about new Covid variants
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George Mason University professor, researcher and infectious disease expert Dr. Amira Roess joins Fox 5 DC to go over the new Covid variants and risks.

George Mason University lifts vaccine requirement

George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated. 

George Mason selects school's first black president

George Mason University has selected an engineering dean from California as its new president.

'Conservative' string attached to $50 million college gift

A $50 million gift made earlier this year to Virginia's largest public university was given specifically to "promote the conservative principles of governance," newly released documents show, raising concerns from critics that it compromises academic freedom at the school.