The Mason Spirit

More than 107,000 people in the United States are waiting for organ transplants, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Studies of the current organ transplant system report disparities in terms of race, socioeconomic status, insurance type, and candidate location. With a grant from the National Institutes of Health, an interdisciplinary team of researchers…

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In terms of star power, Mason’s School of Dance could light up the Eastern Seaboard. But the grads of its esteemed program are more than just talented; they’re also quite bright.

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In Barefoot in Baghdad (Sourcebooks, 2010), Manal Omar, BA International Studies ’96, an American aid worker of Arab descent, tells a story in which the chaos of war and occupation dramatically shifts the fortunes of Iraqi women, destroying any hopes they had for a more liberated lifestyle. Omar’s various identities gave her a unique perspective…

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Forget everything you’ve heard about the dorms at Mason. Now considered a “primarily residential” university, Mason has a thriving campus life. Peek into how undergraduates are living large on campus with this take on MTV Cribs—but with a little Mason flavor. From singles to suites, here are some of the best “cribs” around. If you’re…

Continue Reading Mason Cribs: Pod People

Forget everything you’ve heard about the dorms at Mason. Now considered a “primarily residential” university, Mason has a thriving campus life. Peek into how undergraduates are living large on campus with this take on MTV Cribs—but with a little Mason flavor. From singles to suites, here are some of the best “cribs” around. Funny that…

Continue Reading Mason Cribs: Learning Curve

Forget everything you’ve heard about the dorms at Mason. Now considered a “primarily residential” university, Mason has a thriving campus life. Peek into how undergraduates are living large on campus with this take on MTV Cribs—but with a little Mason flavor. From singles to suites, here are some of the best “cribs” around. Not all…

Continue Reading Mason Cribs: Tea for Four

Forget everything you’ve heard about the dorms at Mason. Now considered a “primarily residential” university, Mason has a thriving campus life. Peek into how undergraduates are living large on campus with this take on MTV Cribs—but with a little Mason flavor. From singles to suites, here are some of the best “cribs” around. Visitors to…

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Editor’s note: Lorraine Brown, professor emerita of English and theater, passed away in February 2010. She taught thousands of students over the course of her 42-year career at Mason. I was getting near graduation and had reached something like the end of my tether—I didn’t think I would be able to write one more critical…

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This spring, Luther, who replaced Capt. Chip Miller III as commanding officer, is scheduled to take the ship on its first official deployment. “Over the past month, I’ve seen that George H.W. Bush is a respected, well-trained, professional command that is ready to serve our nation in a time of war,” Luther told his crew…

Continue Reading Anchors Away, My Alum!

A rumor persists that college students like free stuff, particularly free food. The George Mason University Office of Annual Giving decided this spring to take advantage of the stereotype to educate students about the power of philanthropy at the university. The five-week Patriots for Patriots campaign kicked off with an event that served fried dough…

Continue Reading Campaign Educates Students about University Funding, Philanthropy