[ 9/1/2010 | 0 Comments ]

In August of 2008, George Mason University boasted its status as the #1 “Up-and-Coming School” rated by the US News and World Report. 

In 2009, Mason dropped a spot as the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) claimed the top ranking, with Mason coming in at #2.

In the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings, released August 17, Mason's “Up-and-Coming” rank dropped to #5 with UMBC staying atop the list for the second consecutive year. However, GMU received several other distinctions.




[ 8/31/2010 | 0 Comments ]

There's new student leadership at George Mason University. Incoming senators, the newly-elected vice president and student body president all took their oaths at noon Wednesday on the Johnson Center North Plaza.

D’Leon Barnett and Jacky Yoo begin their reign as the next student body president and vice president after winning in March with 31 percent of the vote. They succeed Devraj Dasgupta and Tyler King.




[ 8/31/2010 | 0 Comments ]

This week hundreds of returning students and nearly 2,000 freshmen moved into the dormitories at George Mason University.

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[ 8/29/2010 | 0 Comments ]

Students feeling a squeeze on their wallets and pocketbooks may find a solution to their financial woes this semester.

The George Mason University official bookstore increased its collection of printed texts available for rental, bringing the total number of rental-eligible textbook titles to 600 for the fall 2010 semester, according to Jonathan Howard, textbook manager of the bookstore. In the spring, Connect2Mason reported that the bookstore offered 50 titles for rent.




[ 8/29/2010 | 0 Comments ]

Beginning in the fall semester, current students will find Student Union Building I to be a one-stop shop for student services and some university life departments.

The addition to the back of the building, on the side near the student apartments, has been completed and is ready for use. A great deal of the space is being used by student services, including the registrar, financial aid, and part of the admissions office.