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.
New report indicates new Commanders stadium could bring $24B in revenue to DC
A recent economic impact report indicates that revenue from a new Commanders stadium could be even higher than first predicted.
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.
GMU student arrested by FBI, accused of promoting violence against Jews
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
George Mason basketball team’s Bahamas trip falls apart over 'unforeseen issues'
George Mason University’s men's basketball team faced an unexpected setback as their planned summer tour of the Bahamas was abruptly canceled.
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 University police officer completes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
'Long live Palestine:' GMU students protest on campus in response to Israel-Hamas war
A group of pro-Palestinian students demonstrated at George Mason University on Tuesday.
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 students start petition to remove Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker
A group of George Mason University students are upset Governor Glenn Youngkin is set to speak at their 2023 commencement.
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.
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 pitcher dies at the age of 20 after complications from Tommy John surgery
The George Mason athletics community is mourning after the death of freshman pitcher Sang Ho Baek last weekend.
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.
