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In the first half of the 20th century, most mothers stayed home and took care of their children while fathers went out to work to make money and provide for families. Many mothers did not use childcare because it was merely even at exsistence at the…

Woman began to immerse themselves into feminism and began to join the workforce and obtain an education regardless of gender roles and male dominated work place oppurtunities.

Fans in the crowd celebrating the team.

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

Merten arrived on campus in 1996 believing Mason could emerge as an academic and cultural hub in the Washington, D.C., region like other metropolitan area universities around the country.

George Mason gained global recognition when it hosted the prestigious World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT). The event showcased the university’s commitment to innovation and its growing role on the international stage.

U.S. News and World Report ranked George Mason as the top “Up-and-Coming University” in the nation. This recognition was fueled by its academic strength, global diversity, and innovative building projects across all campuses.

Dr. Ángel Cabrera took office as George Mason’s sixth president, following the Board of Visitors’ announcement in December 2011. His leadership would carry Mason forward after a historic period of growth and prominence.