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Dr. Cabrera Becomes President
Dr. Ángel Cabrera took office as George Mason’s sixth president, following the Board of Visitors’ announcement in December 2011. His leadership would carry Mason forward after a historic period of growth and prominence.
Formation of the President's Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence
In 2020, GMU formed the President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence in response to demands for stronger action following incidents of racial injustice. This task force focuses on confronting racism within the institution and…
Roger Wilkins named Director of the Community Relations Service
Newspaper clip announcing Roger Wilkins appointment as director of Community Relations Service on December 27, 1965. Wilkins worked in several capacities as an advocate for justice, where he continues to be a major commentator and analyst on American…
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its Impact on GMU
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin in various sectors, including education. While GMU had not actively discriminated, this law pushed…
'Involvement' in Recruiting
An article covering the hiring of Andrew Evans, the first African American working the GMU recruiting department.
"1998 Courses & Faculty Pamphlet" for PhD in Conflict Analysis & Resolution and M.S in Conflict Management
A 1998 pamphlet outlining the Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution and the M.S. in Conflict Management at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), highlighting faculty and curriculum details.
"25 Years," ICAR News, 2008, Volume 2, Issue 1
A special issue of ICAR News celebrating 25 years of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, reflecting on its history, achievements, and impact.
"A Hot Thing" Harris Theater 10
The Harris Theater 10's "A Hot Thing" scene is a passage from Toni Morrison's book "Beloved," where Sethe contemplates the horrors of slavery and refers to the dead as "a hot thing."
"A"; Commencement Ceremony 5
Paul Watters' black-and-white image of the George Mason University's 11th commencement ceremony captured President Krug, Eric Leeper, and other members of the school's faculty. As part of the university's Broadside collection, this image highlights…
"Ah Wilderness"
The Federal Theatre Project's collection shows the stage set for Act 2 of "Ah, Wilderness," which was set in a bar inside a hotel in Los Angeles.