University News

George Mason University

Skip to Content
  • Latest News
  • Archives
  • Contact Us
  • Media Relations
    • Contact Our Staff
    • Faculty Experts
    • Mason Gazette
    • Media and Public Relations
    • Press Kit
    • Press Releases
  • RSS Feed
    • Full Feed
    • Academics
    • Accomplished Alumni
    • Latest News
    • Mason in the News
    • Research
    • Standout Students

Archive for the Mason in the News Category

Oct312011

George Mason professor flies unwanted dogs to new homes

Mason In The News

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.

Oct262011

Alcohol course brews life in to GMU nutrition program

Mason In The News

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.

Oct242011

How many people can the planet handle?

Mason In The News

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.

Oct112011

Race and Public Policy Conference

Mason In The News

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.

Sep282011

Scientists Stunned, Skeptical on Faster-Than-Light Particles

Mason In The News

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.

Sep222011

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

Mason In The News

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.

Sep212011

The Good, the Bad and the Housing Market

Mason In The News

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

Sep202011

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

Mason In The News

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.

Sep142011

Hire Smart Cronies

Mason In The News

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

Mason In The News

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

« Older News
Latest News »