The Latest Breaking News from George Mason University

Why do women in public life become targets?

A brutal targeted attack on an Australian female MP, who lost both her legs as a result, has reignited concerns over the rising levels of violence against women in public life. Also Cornell University is facing a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024. Annette…

France 24 · Oct 23

Amazon Has Deployed Over One Million Robots but Expert Claims They Could 'Dictate the Pace of Work'

Amazon robots face renewed scrutiny after a study found 77% more non-severe injuries at robotic warehouses, despite fewer severe injuries.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

DOJ Says Barring AI Training on Copyrighted Material Could 'Severely Hamper' Tech Progress

Training a model on copyrighted work is the same transformative use exception that protects The New York Times' journalism.

Reason · Sep 4

University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations

The U.S. Justice Department has announced an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Former VP Mike Pence Heads To Academia With Faculty Role At George Mason University

Former Vice President Mike Pence will bring his decades of political experience and conservative perspective to George Mason University as a distinguished faculty member, teaching and engaging students in public policy discussions.

Benzinga · Sep 21, 2025

Setting the Record Straight on Masking Rules at George Mason University

Contrary to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Mason is not fulfilling even its basic legal obligations to prevent antisemitic violence.

Reason · Jul 29, 2025

Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown

The Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Porch pirate has change of heart and returns cap and gown taken from college graduate’s front yard

Dr Leah Carrington-Boney graduated from George Mason University last week

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

When the Secret Service reads your blog

Nicholas Decker, a student at George Mason University, published an essay with the title: "When Must We Kill Them?"

Salon · Apr 26, 2025