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The Celebration of Distinction honors George Mason alumni for their service and accomplishments. This year's event was broadcast on GMU-TV.

Congratulations to Carter School Alumni!

The Celebration of Distinction is one of the oldest alumni traditions at George Mason University. The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution is incredibly proud of our three alumni who were recognized at the 2020 event that recently aired on GMU-TV: Lewis Dabney, MS '99, Robert Harris, MS '96, PhD '03, and Ilana Shapiro, PhD '03!

 

As Alumni Association President, Sumeet Shrivastava, MBA '94 said "These alums showcase the qualities we value in our community: innovation, leadership, service, and a commitment to excellence."
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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music Holiday Concert
Join us for a joyous virtual concert by the Dewberry School of Music as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason's outstanding ensembles, this evening will feature traditional holiday favorites and festive new works performed by extraordinary student artists. Register here.

Dec

16

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
As the world’s first holiday show highlighting the African American tradition of stepping, Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is a feast for the eyes and ears! Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show will be filmed at the Hylton Performing Arts Center and streamed free of charge on Step Afrika!’s website. More information.

Dec

17

Doctoral Recognition and Celebration: Class of 2020
Join us as we celebrate the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution's newest graduating class of Doctoral students. Register here.
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Announcements and News
Mason President Gregory Washington (left) and College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Ann Ardis (right) in the GMU-TV studio with panelists appearing remotely for the

Getting real about racism, diversity and inclusion

Understanding what anti-racism, diversity and inclusion mean for George Mason University was just one of the goals of the Freedom and Learning forum hosted by President Gregory Washington.

 

Ensuring a common definition of the terms helps create meaningful dialogue, and helps the Mason community understand the work of the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force.
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The Political Leadership Academy will be one of the school’s primary means of outreach to policy-making circles and a direct contribution toward bi-partisan decision making in the U.S..

New academy at the Carter School helps future leaders navigate political conflicts

As division and partisanship are increasingly emphasized in American politics, it is easy for conflicts to escalate. George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution believes disagreements can be beneficial, when they’re approached the right way. That’s why they created the Political Leadership Academy (PLA) in partnership with the Bipartisan Leadership Project.
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In June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, the George Mason University community gathered on the Fairfax campus in support of Black Lives Matter. Participants marched from the Field House to the statue of George Mason.
The John Mitchell, Jr. Program, 2019–20 Annual Report
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The Center for the Arts on the Fairfax campus with springtime cherry blossoms in bloom.

Working together to keep George Mason University safe now and in 2021
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The 2020-21 men's basketball season began on November 26.
The 2020-21 George Mason men's basketball schedule
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Charinele Herring, BA Economics ’93, was the first African American woman from northern Virginia to be elected to the state legislature when she won her seat in 2009.

Mason alumna Herring to speak at Winter Commencement

 

Charinele L. Herring, BA '93, who attended George Mason University through an outreach program for first-generation students and went on to launch a barrier-breaking career in Virginia state politics, will be the featured speaker at the university's 53rd Commencement this month.

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