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GOP House Judiciary report accuses GMU president of lying to Congress
A staff report produced by Republican U.S. House of Representatives members on the Judiciary Committee accuses George Mason University President Gregory Washington of lying to Congress in his testimony about alleged racial discrimination in the university's hiring practices.
Youngkin-Senate university dispute heard by Virginia Supreme Court
The ongoing battle between the governor and Virginia Senate Democrats over university board control continued Thursday in the confines of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
George Mason president resists federal pressure
George Mason University President Gregory Washington faces federal probes over hiring, DEI policies and antisemitism, but is fighting to stay.
Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards
Virginia State Senate Democratic leaders are calling for George Mason University's rector to recuse himself or resign.
GMU board says it wants to negotiate with DOE
George Mason University wishes to negotiate with the U.S. Department of Education over its finding that GMU violated civil rights law.
Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail
The Virginia Supreme Court will soon decide a case that goes to the heart of how we govern our public universities.
Virginia Democrats reject more Youngkin university board appointees
Three high-ranking Senate Democrats have sent a letter to the governor asking him to suspend future board appointments until he discusses them with Senate leadership.
GMU president’s lawyer calls DOE findings ‘legal fiction’
George Mason University President Gregory Washington's attorney advised that Washington should not apologize.
U.S. Department of Education finds GMU violated civil rights law
George Mason University has been found in violation of civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.
Virginia AG’s office appeals university board block
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has appealed last month's ruling that stopped three Virginia public universities from recognizing eight gubernatorial board of visitors appointees.
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.
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.
