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In George Mason’s first VR art course, students are creating immersive 3D environments—exploring new forms of storytelling and expanding what art can be in a digital space. Step into the classroom.

Zayd Hamid: ‘It came down to building the program I wish I had access to as an undergraduate.’

Meet the student who helped create Schar School's new minor

Student Zayd Hamid drafted the idea for the new Lobbying and Advocacy minor while an undergraduate. Now, this interdisciplinary minor will develop students' understanding of policy institutions and industries, and how to influence both as a professional advocate. Learn more.

The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

Watch the video | Learn more about George Mason's Grand Challenge Initiative

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Events

George Mason Giving Day
April 2nd

Around Campus

April 12: Great Performances at Mason, Circa, 7 p.m., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
April 13: Mason Jazz Vocal Night, 8 p.m., Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
April 19: Freedom Connection's anti-human trafficking conference, Mason Square
April 29: AI Day at Mason Square, 9 a.m., Fuse at Mason Square, Information and Registration
May 14: Spring 2026 Commencement, 9:30 a.m., EagleBank Arena

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

April 3: Men's and women's track and field, Dalton Ebanks Invitational
April 3: Baseball vs. Davidson, 2 p.m.
April 3: Men's volleyball vs. Harvard, 6 p.m.

View the complete Athletics schedule and results.