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I am pleased to share an exciting announcement that marks a significant stride forward for our master’s and certificate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government, as well as a reaffirmation of our commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and access to quality education.

One May 24, 27 Mason EIP graduates joined the ranks of Mason alumni this year, along with 130 graduating high school seniors celebrating their EIP graduation, as part of EIP’s 32nd graduating class. More than 2,100 students have graduated from EIP since it began in 1987.

Mason was chosen as a site for the inaugural summer SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Research Program in applied mathematics and computational science organized by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

As a result of a grant awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority commissioned Murals at Mason to install a mural highlighting landmarks and experiences in Fairfax, Virginia. 'Greetings from Fairfax,' by Mason alum Lecsi Pillar, is located at Point 50 shopping center.

A delegation of energy scientists from Pakistan met with leaders in the Schar School’s Center for Energy Science Policy. The goal: To improve Pakistan’s energy and climate policies.

Mason's Board of Visitors last week approved the renaming of the School of Business to the Donald G. Costello College of Business to better reflect the unit’s size and stature. The business school was initially named in honor of Costello, a late Northern Virginia entrepreneur, in April, retaining the “school” designation.

Mark Ginsberg has been the Senior Vice President and Provost of Mason since September 2020 and before that served as dean of the College of Education and Human Development.

Mason is deeply committed to pioneering processes that can answer the grand challenges of water, its responsible management, and sustainability. In fact, the university’s interdisciplinary approach and cutting-edge research as part of its strategic direction, has turned Mason’s campuses into a Living Lab.

Mason's Board of Visitors last week officially welcomed four new members, including two alumni and a member returning to the board after two decades. The board also elected new officers.

Mason’s pre-semester, four-day Quill Camps introduce new Mason students to the school and the surrounding area. Schar School freshmen and others got tour of the seat of power—Washington, D.C.

All year long, photographers in ��������’s Office of University Branding capture the moments that make Mason All Together Different. We asked our photographers to share their favorite photos from the 2022-23 school year.

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