Category: Highlights

Print & Mail Services completed the installation and system configuration of new smart lockers in the mail hub, enabling students to conveniently access their packages by simply tapping their Mason ID. The enhanced system will provide a more secure, efficient, and seamless pickup experience ahead of the fall semester.

Student Centers and Mason Exhibitions partnered to launch the new Patriot Perspectives Art Gallery in the Johnson Center, creating a dedicated space to showcase artwork and photography by students, alumni, and staff. The inaugural, pilot exhibition features work by George Mason alumna and former staff member Sisc Johnson, with exhibits planned to rotate each semester.

Parking & Transportation received an International Parking & Mobility Institute award for Excellence Honorable Mention for the implementation of the Metropolis parking system at Mason Square. Director of Parking Services, Josh Cantor, accepted the award at the annual conference in Milwaukee, which recognized George Mason’s leadership in parking innovation.

In June, George Mason welcomed the Virginia Student Activities and Student Unions Drive-In Conference for the first time, welcoming nearly 100 higher education professionals from institutions across Virginia and the Washington, D.C., region. Hosted by Student Centers, the conference featured professional development, networking, and collaborative discussions focused on strengthening the student experience.

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Auxiliary and Business Services hosted a catered lunch for Child Development Center staff, recognizing the educators who support George Mason’s youngest learners every day. The Cinco de Mayo-themed event provided a well-deserved opportunity for appreciation and community-building for a team that is often unable to participate in campus events due to their caregiving responsibilities.

George Mason University announced plans to move its apparel, bookstore, and course materials operations to Rally House and eCampus.com, marking a new chapter in flexibility, affordability, and student success. Effective July 1, Rally House will oversee branded merchandise, delivering a broader selection of spirit wear and campus gear. eCampus.com will manage course materials, providing a streamlined, affordable, and student-focused approach to textbook access and delivery.

Mason Dining achieved Green Restaurant Association (GRA) Certification across all dining halls, exemplifying the university’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible operations. In addition, The Mason Mensch expanded its inclusive dining offerings by earning halal certification alongside its existing kosher certification, further supporting diverse dietary and cultural needs across campus.

All three George Mason campuses were once again recognized as Best Workplaces for Commuters, highlighting continued excellence in commuter support, transportation programs, and sustainable commuting initiatives that benefit students, faculty, and staff.

The final Collect the Spirit headband drop at Homecoming capped a memorable and record-breaking sales season. The mobile merchandise trailer more than doubled last year’s in-arena sales, demonstrating strong demand and the effectiveness of expanded retail strategies.

Several hundred members of the George Mason community came together at the Johnson Center to support Ilia Malinin’s Olympic journey. The watch party, hosted by University Life, Student Centers, and other Auxiliary and Business Services units, featured themed catering and plenty of emotion from the energetic crowd to cheer on George Mason’s own gold medal olympian.