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Real Life History of Downton Abbey

mediarel — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:42:51 +0000

Mason professor of British history Dina Copelman answers questions about the historical accuracy of British television series Downton Abbey.

U.S. still tops for entrepreneurs

mediarel — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:58:08 +0000

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

mediarel — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:23:11 +0000

Mason nanoscience researcher and professor Alessandra Luchini is profiled by ABC7's Alison Starling for their "Working Women" segment.

GMU Looks Back, Preps for 40th-Anniversary Celebration

mediarel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:43:25 +0000

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

mediarel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:28:14 +0000

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

mediarel — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:07:07 +0000

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

mediarel — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:13:58 +0000

Mason's announcement of the university's sixth president, Ángel Cabrera, is detailed.

Cuddly puppies help law students de-stress before exams

mediarel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:47:51 +0000

Mason law students take a much needed break from exams to play with rescue puppies. The Washington Post chronicled this event with a front-page story, video, photo gallery and live Q-and-A with a dog trainer.

FP Top 100 Global Thinkers

mediarel — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:45:41 +0000

Tyler Cowen, professor of economics, is among the Foreign Policy Top 100 Global Thinkers at #72 on the list which includes Bill and Melinda Gates, Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and John McCain. Cowen was named to the list for his propensity to apply market principles to a wide variety of subjects.

Universities team to improve student access through video conferencing.

mediarel — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:00:51 +0000

The consortium of Virginia universities known as 4-VA met at Mason on Nov. 3 to demonstrate the technology that is assisting the statewide initiative. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell joined President Alan Merten and Laura Fornash, Virginia’s secretary of education for the event.

George Mason professor flies unwanted dogs to new homes

mediarel — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:34:34 +0000

Michael Young, an adjunct faculty member in Mason's Volgenau School of Engineering, discusses his work as a volunteer pilot who uses his plane to transport rescued dogs to new homes.

Alcohol course brews life in to GMU nutrition program

mediarel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:11:15 +0000

Gabriella Petrick, assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Services, discusses Mason’s new Global Health Perspectives on Alcohol course that is offered in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. The course is taught at Mason’s nutrition lab – a kitchen in the old Metro Diner in Fairfax City – and teaches students about the role that alcohol plays in society.

How many people can the planet handle?

mediarel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:53:06 +0000

Phil Auerswald, Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy, says a larger population does not necessarily mean a reduction in opportunity for society as a whole.

Race and Public Policy Conference

mediarel — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:45:23 +0000

The Race and Public Policy Conference, hosted by Michael Fauntroy and the School of Public Policy, was taped and televised by C-SPAN. The second panel on race and international issues can be found here.

Scientists Stunned, Skeptical on Faster-Than-Light Particles

mediarel — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:51:44 +0000

Physics professor Robert Ehrlich discusses with Fox 5 Morning News the possibility of certain particles being able to travel faster than the speed of light.

In Brian Lamb’s ‘Booknotes’ marginalia, a record of our time’s serious thoughts

mediarel — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:40:09 +0000

University Librarian John Zenelis and Mason President Alan Merten discuss the donation to the university of the 801 nonfiction books used by Brian Lamb on C-SPAN's long-running "Booknotes" television series.

The Good, the Bad and the Housing Market

mediarel — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:21:41 +0000

Tony Sanders, professor of real estate finance, spoke about the lingering issues facing the housing market.

George Mason University Professor Alessandra Luchini Is Among Popular Science’s ‘Brilliant 10′

mediarel — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:11:33 +0000

Beth Parker interviews Mason nanoscientist and professor Alessandra Luchini about being named to Popular Science magazine's annual list of the ten most brilliant scientists under the age of 40.

Hire Smart Cronies

mediarel — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:50:55 +0000

Susan Tolchin, University Professor in the School of Public Policy, discusses her book, "Pinstripe Patronage," and her 40-year writing partnership with her husband, Martin.

Mason breaks ground on science lab, student housing on Prince William campus

mediarel — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:51:59 +0000

Mason recently held groundbreaking ceremonies for a new life sciences lab and a residence hall for graduate students.