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Pictured is GMU's Fairfax campus when it first opened. It was made up of four buildings.

On March 11th, 1970, a student from George Mason College presented President Paige with a petition comprised of 740 signatures. He assured the student that, "the matter would be given attention by President Shannon," and, "an answer would be ready…

Captures the statue as a site of celebration and tradition, often used during campus events.

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…

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…

In 1991, GMU formally established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to address campus disparities and promote a more inclusive academic environment

Harris Theatre entrance.