Cultural Studies Colloquium: Kenneth Warren
Watch live (02/05/26) at 4:30 pm as Dr. Warren, a Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago, and author of several books on African American literature, Jim Crow, and black intellectual history discusses his new book with Adolph Reed Jr., which incorporates historical, contemporary, and literary perspectives on Black cultural criticism to explore the full portrait of racial injustice and inequality in America.
George Mason University’s Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony
George Mason University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our 2025 graduates at the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony on December 18, 2025 at 9:30 am.
Board of Visitors Meeting - Dec. 4, 2025
The December 4, 2025 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live by clicking the button below.
University Day - Green Day
The University Day - Green Day service award ceremony recognizes individuals who have served George Mason University and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia for 5 through 15 years.
Opera as Social Change: Loving v. Virginia
Explore opera’s power to inspire activism. This digital lecture led by College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Rick Davis draws from the legacy of many impactful works, including Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony’s world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, whose interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court decision in 1967. Engage deeply with themes of justice, storytelling, and social change through the lens of performance.
Engaging the Gen-Alpha in Higher Education
How do we prepare to engage Gen-Alpha in the future starting now? It is not just about updating our curriculum; it is about rethinking how we deliver education, and more importantly, why. Hear from elementary school teachers from Laurel Ridge Elementary School as they share tactics to reach Gen-Alpha students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUN7OYVxnKw
