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George Mason University President Lorin A. Thompson in academic regalia.

In September of 1972, Lorin Thompson received an inter-office memorandum from the Dean of Students Robert Turner, conveying a variety of concerns voiced to him about the…

Photograph of the mobile home used by Hourly Childcare, Inc. for its care facility. It was located on university property across Ox Road (Va. Rte. 123) from the main part of campus.

A child of approximately 2 years of age plays with a toy at the Hourly Child Care Center at George Mason College. Center was located across Ox Road from the main part of the Fairfax Campus. Photo is from Spring,1971.

During the Iraq War (2003-2011), George Mason University saw an increase in military enlistments among students, reflecting national trends. Some students supported the U.S. invasion, citing concerns over national security and terrorism, while others…

The September 11, 2001 attacks had a profound impact on the George Mason University community. Many students and faculty had personal connections to the events, given the university’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and the Pentagon. In the immediate…

Tony Skinn is the current head coach of the GMU patriots mens basketball team. he is also the coach with the best record in GMU men's basketball history. This article describes his history and gives insight on who he is as a player and coach, as well…

A postcard showing an airhead view of Jamestown, Virginia. The Postcard shows the famous town from an angle not commonly seen by most at the time as it was created in 1907. The Image is of the front and back of the postcard. The front shows Jamestown…

This document shows a list of the records of the GMU mens basketball team from the late 1970s all of the way through 2025. Displays the evelution and skill of the team for each year.

Photograph of the Student Apartments, ca. 1981. The Student Apartments were the original on-campus housing facilities, completed in October 1977. 8" x 10" photograph print; black and white.

Newly named president of George Mason University, Vergil H. Dykstra (center), addressing the George Mason University community and the media, April 3, 1973 in Finley Hall. On the right is former president, Lorin A. Thompson, while on the left is…