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Debbie Zane, The Advocate
An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.
Darlene Trumbo, The Advocate
An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.
Chris Prater, The Advocate
An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.
Bill Griffith, The Advocate
An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.
Lorraine Brown's Advocate Photo
After marrying Stephen Brown, an associate dean, in 1969, her name is now Dr. Lorraine Brown. Dr. Brown would go on to be dismissed from her teaching position this year due to a nepotism rule which was being enforced by the University of Virginia.
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…
Early Years and the Beginnings of Diversity Awareness
George Mason University (GMU) was founded in 1949, but its early years were marked by a predominantly white student body, with little attention paid to diversity and inclusion. The university did not actively recruit students of color, and most…
The Gunston Ledger [Vol. 7, No. 4, Pg. 2]
Edition of George Mason University's student newspaper, The Gunston Ledger, from October 14, 1969. This edition is labeled Volume 7, Number 4. page 2.
GMU Establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In 1991, GMU formally established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to address campus disparities and promote a more inclusive academic environment
The Gunston Ledger [Vol. 7, No. 4, Pg. 2]
Edition of George Mason University's student newspaper, The Gunston Ledger, from October 14, 1969. This edition is labeled Volume 7, Number 4. page 2.