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The Initial PushThe University of Virginia president at the time, Colgate W. Darden Jr. saw an opportunity to start a new university in Northern Virginia and asked…
The First Big StepTo first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans,…
GMU Becoming IndependantA picture of GMU's first graduation class after becoming independent from UVA. Graduating students were able to choose whether their degree was…
GMU Basketball FansFans in the crowd celebrating the team.
GMU Mens Basketball D1 ChampsThe GMU mens basketball team celebrating their D1 championship title in 2006 after making it into the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
Progress Is MadeIn just two years time the new extensions center saw a great success in the number of people enrolled. The first semester saw 478 enrollees, this…
The Gunston Ledger: GMC Expands to Four Year Status.The Gunston Ledger, a newspaper published by what was at the time, George Mason College, on February 14, 1966. In the item we see the header: GMC…
The Advance for a Branch CollegeA report was issued in 1955 that fought for the establishment of branch colleges. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Committee would release The Crisis…
Dr. Merten Becomes PresidentMerten arrived on campus in 1996 believing Mason could emerge as an academic and cultural hub in the Washington, D.C., region like other metropolitan…
George Mason College: how will it grow?A pamphlet published sometime in 1966 and distributed on the GMC campus. The pamphlet details the plans for the college to become to a university.…