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The first GMU childcare facility, 'Hourly Child Care Inc' opened on Fairfax Campus on Ox RD.

In 1989, when the idea for the George Mason statue was formally introduced by the Student Government, the initial estimated cost for the project was projected to be between $30,000 and $50,000. This estimate reflected the students' original vision…

Around Fall of 1968, the campus formed Patriots Day. This was a fun way for students to engage in various activties with fellow colleagues through barbeques, chariot races, etc. all in the name to foster student productivity and campus spirit.

The beginning of new campus activites and clubs that began to foster school spirit and started the celebration of George Mason Day.

Around this time, the Agora society was formed, a group dedicated to the the arts and various cultural preservations. They hosted their first stage play in 66, and first adaptation screening in 1967-68

Students began forming clubs and organizations on Campus, as well as forming Greek life, notable events was for example the Spring Formal.

Describes intitial challenges in student engagement as well as problems among the student body at Geroge Mason Unviersity.

Photograph of George Mason University professor, Edmund (Fred) Millar with fellow faculty members at a rally at George Mason University Fairfax Campus, February 5, 1978. 8" x 10" photograph; black and white.

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.

U.S. News and World Report ranked George Mason as the top “Up-and-Coming University” in the nation. This recognition was fueled by its academic strength, global diversity, and innovative building projects across all campuses.