July 16, 2025President Washington shares how the university has always operated with a commitment to equality under the law, and an appreciation for the outpouring of support for George Mason from our greater community. The BOV has retained the Torridon Law firm to represent the university on all matters related to both Department of Education investigations.
July 14, 2025University statement regarding Department of Education's investigations.
July 3, 2025Statement from George Mason University President Gregory Washington about new Department of Education inquiry and a reminder of the measures in place to ensure a safe and welcoming campus.
April 28, 2025George Mason University is launching a university-wide research project to address six interconnected grand challenges facing humanity. The initiative aims to maximize research coordination and efficiency in a volatile funding environment, with every academic unit contributing to at least one of the six solutions.
April 17, 2025George Mason University is aware of a recent essay published online by one of its students that has created concern. Upon learning of the essay, Mason Police referred the matter to state and federal law enforcement for evaluation of criminal behavior. George Mason condemns this and all encouragements of violence. This is not the Mason way.
April 15, 2025Update: As of April 28, George Mason has been notified that 14 of these students have had their SEVIS status restored and remain enrolled at the university. Another student’s visa was revoked, but that student’s SEVIS record was never terminated.
March 13, 2025Following a letter from U.S. Department of Education to 60 universities earlier this week, President Washington shares our response detailing George Mason’s efforts to combat harassment and discrimination in any form against any student, faculty, staff member or visitor.
March 3, 2025After an initial review of our policies and practices, George Mason meets all of the recent federal mandates outlined by the DoEd. The university remains committed to our core value that “Diversity is our Strength,” while ensuring that we are compliant with state and federal law and policy.
February 25, 2025George Mason’s communication approach to recent executive orders and memos from the Department of Education.-
February 19, 2025George Mason has launched a workflow for Principal Investigators (PIs) to submit requests for support to bridge or wind down impacted research projects.
February 12, 2025The new site will serve as a hub for updates on federal research funding during the current transition period.
February 10, 2025University President Washington addresses some of the more commonly asked questions regarding current and potential federal policy changes.
