Mason community

City of Fairfax takes steps to embrace Mason community

As Fairfax takes steps to embrace George Mason University, questions are raised about the changing relationship between the university and the community.

Week in review: June 22, 2013

While I was looking for numbers about the age of Mason's faculty, I stumbled across an annual "Factbook" that's compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Reporting. The document is packed with information on everything from where freshmen are from to how the university spends its money. 

Students feel like they "belong" at Mason - but only recently

While I was looking for numbers about the age of Mason's faculty, I stumbled across an annual "Factbook" that's compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Reporting. The document is packed with information on everything from where freshmen are from to how the university spends its money. 

Growing Family Weekend adds ‘Family of the Year’ award, 5k race


A handmade sign greets those attending last year's Family Weekend. (Kevin Loker)

Prizes announced for The Hunt, student teams can win $1,000

Connect2Mason.com Executive Editor Kevin Loker just announced the grand prizes in its massive scavenger hunt and puzzle game set for Welcome Week: