Statement: Office of the President

  • July 21, 2025

    George Mason University is an institution of excellence that plays a special role in educating Virginians and students from across the country and around the world.

  • July 19, 2025

    George Mason University mourns the passing of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, a distinguished public servant, thought leader, and former member of our Board of Visitors.

  • July 18, 2025

    President Washington provides background on a new investigation from the US Department of Justice alleging discriminatory hiring practices. The university as always will work in good faith to cooperate fully and remains confident that facts and evidence show that George Mason does not engage in “illegal DEI.”

  • July 16, 2025

    President 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, 2025

    University statement regarding Department of Education's investigations.

  • July 3, 2025

    Statement 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, 2025

    George 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, 2025

    George 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, 2025

    Update: 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 Another student’s visa was revoked, but that student’s SEVIS record was never terminated.

  • January 23, 2025

    Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your break and are looking forward to the spring semester on our campuses as much as I am.