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Students hanging out at the Student Union Building's lobby.
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Students sitting on the benches outside Student Union Building.
Students Visit Gunston Hall; George Mason Given Plaque
This article describes a visit to Gunston Hall by George Mason College faculty, administrators, and students. There were around fifty cars that traveled in what was described as a "pilgrimage." Upon arrival they were presented by the Curator of…
The Advance for a Branch College
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 Decision
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…
The First Big Step
To first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans, and anyone else that was in a pursuit of college-level instructions. It offered both credit and…
The George Mason College Patriots
This spread features the 1968–69 George Mason men’s basketball team during a tough season filled with injuries and challenges. Led by captain Jim Heston and Coach Hap Spuhler, the team fought hard despite limited wins. Interestingly, this was the…
The GM Chargers
This yearbook page highlights George Mason’s early men's basketball team, the GM Chargers, during the 1960s. It features game action shots, a scoreboard of their season results, and captions showcasing key players like John Davies and Miller…
The Gunston Ledger: GMC Expands to Four Year Status.
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…
The Initial Push
The University of Virginia president at the time, Colgate W. Darden Jr. saw an opportunity to start a new university in Northern Virginia and asked for the help of Charles Harrison Mann Jr. to test how feasible the idea was. He needed both the…