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George Mason College, Fairfax campus, aerial view, 1971. In the item, we can see the expansion of the college, as its develops into a University. Included in this image are the parking circle, Fenwick Library, Lecture Hall, and North, South, East,…

Before its final approval, Charles Harrison Mann Jr. brought to the House floor House Joint Resolution 5 for its consideration. To eliminate any fear that the college would become an independent university, Mann included a clause that would allow the…

an aerial view of George Mason College, Fairfax campus, 1968. Includes parking circle, Fenwick Library, Lecture Hall, and North, South, East, and West Buildings.

Despite having success, a meeting was needed in order to determine the future of the extension center. While it served its purpose, it did not do enough for the other population of the community. The Advisory Council for the Northern Virginia Center,…

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. Focused primarily on land needed for the expansion as well as the funding for its acquisition.

A report was issued in 1955 that fought for the establishment of branch colleges. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Committee would release The Crisis in Higher Education in Virginia and a Solution. It pushed that college aged individuals should have…

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 Expands to Four Year Status, Appropriations Bill Passes the Va. House by 93-1 Vote, detailing the…

In 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 number jumped all the way to 1,192. This 79% growth proved the need and desire for a university of…

The GMU mens basketball team celebrating their D1 championship title in 2006 after making it into the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.

Fans in the crowd celebrating the team.