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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…

The Black Lives Matter movement brought attention to systemic racism, including on university campuses. GMU students participated in nationwide protests and organized their own events to call for justice and changes to university policies related to…

Two women performing "human sculptures" dance in front of the sculpture America by Alfredo Halegua at the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, VA.

GMU launched its Diversity Strategic Plan in 2003. This plan outlined specific goals for increasing diversity on campus, improving access to education for minority students, and promoting an inclusive campus culture. It served as a blueprint for the…

Picture of what was known as Bull Run Hall but is now known as Katherine Johnson Hall

Students protesting outside the Johnson Center during the Black Lives Matter movement