Construction is complete, doors are open and students now occupy the Fairfax campus's two newest residence halls. Connect2Mason took a look at the new housing (and student reactions) at the beginning of the spring semester.


Weekends at Mason has posted the list of events and freebies for Winter Welcome Week 2012, and we’ve selected our favorites (including an opportunity to take pictures in a gigantic snow globe).




George Mason University’s sitting president Alan Merten told WGMU that his successor Angel Cabrera “fits in the mode” of Mason’s accomplishments over the last 40 years, and that he is “encouraged” by Cabrera’s background that is “in many respects” similar to his own.




George Mason University’s three-year-old mascot, The Patriot, now has a children’s book aimed at kids of all ages. Grown-ups may like it, too.




George Mason University named its next university president on Dec. 15: Ángel Cabrera. Here's a little bit more about the big news, including links to all our coverage following the announcement.