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Gregory Washington, president of George Mason University. Photo courtesy GMU
Aug 1, 2025

Embattled GMU president survives board meeting with pay raise

George Mason University President Gregory Washington was not ousted at a board of visitors meeting but instead was given a raise.

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Jul 29, 2025

Congressional committee demands GMU president testify

George Mason University President Gregory Washington has now been called to testify before the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee. 

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Jul 29, 2025

Judge blocks Youngkin university board appointees

A judge stops three Virginia universities from recognizing eight gubernatorial board appointees who were rejected by a state Senate committee.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 28, 2025

GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter

U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is requesting "all written communications" regarding GMU faculty senate resolution.

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Jul 25, 2025

Judge to rule soon on Virginia Senate’s rejection of college board appointees

Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden expects to rule by Tuesday night on an injunction that would prevent three state university boards from recognizing eight appointees rejected by a state Senate committee

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Jul 23, 2025

Northern Virginia business leaders rally behind GMU president

Four powerful business organizations in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to George Mason University's board of visitors voicing support for President Gregory Washington

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Jul 22, 2025

GMU now faces fourth federal probe

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday night that it has opened a second investigation into George Mason University, bringing the total number of federal probes filed in July to four. 

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Jul 17, 2025

DOJ opens 3rd probe of GMU in 3 weeks

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation of George Mason University, the third federal probe of the Fairfax County university opened in July. 

Gregory Washington took office as the eighth president of George Mason University on July 1. Photo by Lathan Goumas
Jul 10, 2025

George Mason President Gregory Washington deserves to stay

George Mason faculty say President Gregory Washington has led the university to new heights and warn against politically motivated efforts to oust him.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 10, 2025

Trump administration investigating GMU for racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University for racial discrimination.

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Jul 1, 2025

Virginia senators seek injunction against seating 8 rejected BOV appointees

State senators ask for injunction so eight university board appointees can't be installed at three Virginia schools

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Jun 24, 2025

Virginia Senate Dems claim in lawsuit Youngkin is trying to nullify BOV rejection vote

Virginia Democratic senators have sued the rectors of three universities, claiming Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to nullify a Senate vote.

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