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George Mason University
George Mason University
George Mason University (often referred to as GMU or Mason) is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County. The university’s motto is Freedom and Learning while its slogan or tagline is Where Innovation Is Tradition.
Named after American revolutionary, patriot, and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. Today, Mason is recognized for its strong programs in law, economics, creative writing, and computer science. The university enrolls over 32,500 students, making it the largest university by head count in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The George Mason University has strength in the basic and applied sciences with critical mass in proteomics, neuroscience and computational sciences. Research support comes to Mason faculty from such agencies as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the National Science Foundation and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Likewise, the Center for Secure Information Systems is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) as well as a Center of Academic Excellence in Research (CAE-R) in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency.
George Mason University Rankings in 2010
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
- TOP 100 NURSING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKING
- BEST COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
- TOP 200 UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM IN 2010
- TOP 100 FINE ARTS COLLEGE RANKING IN 2010
- BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY RANKING
- TOP 100 EDUCATION COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES IN 2010
- THE BEST LAW SCHOOLS / COLLEGES RANKING
George Mason University Rankings in 2011
- TOP 100 LAW SCHOOLS IN 2011
- TOP 100 GRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING SCHOOL RANKINGS IN 2011
- Political Science Graduate College Rankings In 2011
- 2011-2012 TOP 200 COLLEGES IN UNITED STATES
- WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IN 2011-2012
- 2011 TOP PUBLIC COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IN UNITED STATES
George Mason University Rankings in 2012
George Mason University Tuition and Fees
Fulltime Virginia Resident Undergraduate Tuition: $8484/year*
Fulltime Non-Virginia Resident Undergraduate Tuition: $25,248/year*
*Additional fees may apply.
Schools and Colleges of George Mason University
- College of Science
- Volgenau School of Engineering
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- College of Health and Human Services
- New Century College
- School of Management
- School of Public Policy
- School of Law
George Mason University News
- Real Life History of Downton Abbey - Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Mason professor of British history Dina Copelman answers questions about the historical accuracy of British television series Downton Abbey.
- Author Finds Organizations Still Run Like 19th-Century Factories - Thu, 12 Jan 2012
Public Policy professor Mark Addleson explains that work has changed but management practices have not.
- U.S. still tops for entrepreneurs - Tue, 10 Jan 2012
Zoltan Acs, professor of public policy, discusses the results of his 2012 Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index which compares the entrepreneurial characteristics of different nations and identifies their strengths and weaknesses.
- Working Women: Alessandra Luchini - Mon, 09 Jan 2012
Mason nanoscience researcher and professor Alessandra Luchini is profiled by ABC7's Alison Starling for their "Working Women" segment.
- Index Ranks U.S. Tops Among Entrepreneurial Nations - Thu, 05 Jan 2012
The United States is the best country in the world to start a business, according to an index that is produced in part at Mason.
- Mason Policy Team Advises on Virginia Health Reform - Wed, 04 Jan 2012
Researchers in the College of Health and Human Services provided key input to a state advisory council.
- GMU Looks Back, Preps for 40th-Anniversary Celebration - Tue, 03 Jan 2012
With a number of events being planned, Mason is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012.
- Our Tradition: Tales of Christmas Catastrophe, Holiday Harm - Thu, 22 Dec 2011
Mason psychologist Todd Kashdan comments on the media's tendency to focus on the negative aspects of the holiday season.
- George Mason University Names Ángel Cabrera New President - Fri, 16 Dec 2011
NBC 4 sits down with Ángel Cabrera to discuss his background and how he will lead Mason.
- George Mason University names Spanish-born educator Ángel Cabrera as president - Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Mason's announcement of the university's sixth president, ngel Cabrera, is detailed.
George Mason University Events
- Commencement Evening Concert and Ice Cream Social for Dr. Merten
May 18, 2012
de Laski Performing Arts Building, Room 3001
Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, (703) 993-8888
- The Science of Complexity: Understanding the Global Financial Crisis
May 18, 2012
Arlington Campus, Founders Hall
Through the lenses of finance, economics, complex systems, neuroeconomics, and computational social science, the symposium will explore the structure and dynamics of the 2008 financial crisis and its reverberations through time, including the current Eurozone crisis.
$1700; $1500
The Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, (703) 993-4333
- Patriot Pack Out
May 18, 2012
Rappahannock River Parking Deck, First floor
Now in its sixth year, this annual event facilitates waste reduction at Mason by encouraging the Mason community to conveniently donate unwanted/unopened food, clothing and small appliances, which are then delivered to charities benefiting our local community.
Community Relations, (703) 993-8846
- Bike To Work Day 2012 - Freedom Center Pit Stop
May 18, 2012
Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
Each pit stop will offer a local mix of food, drinks, entertainment, dynamic speakers and chances to win bicycles and other prizes. Please be sure to register to be eligible for prizes and a Bike to Work Day t-shirt.
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences Convocation
May 18, 2012, 10 am
Patriot Center
Bachelor's Degree
Office of Events Management, (703) 993-2853
- School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Convocation
May 18, 2012, 12 pm
Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center
Office of Events Management, (703) 993-2853
- College of Visual and Performing Arts Convocation
May 18, 2012, 2 pm
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
- Third Annual International Graduation and Recognition Celebration
May 18, 2012, 3 pm - 5 pm
Johnson Center, George's Restaurant
At this event, OIPS congratulates their graduates and recognizes their volunteers.
Office of International Programs and Students, (703) 993-2970
- School of Management Convocation
May 18, 2012, 4 pm
Patriot Center
Office of Events Management, (703) 993-2853
- School of Public Policy Convocation
May 18, 2012, 7 pm
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
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