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At the October 1 911����'s Board of Visitors meeting, President Gregory Washington laid out his eight “bold bets” for managing the financial, technological, demographic, and political shocks affecting higher education and discussed a bridge period between the end of the current strategic plan and the implementation of a new Strategic Roadmap by April 2027.

If you were given 911���� branded gear of any sort since 2006—from hoodies and tees to Hawaiian shirts and bucket hats—chances are good that Mike Ickowitz, BA Communication ’03, had something to do with creating it.

Jennifer (Jenny) Chism, assistant dean of Admissions, has been an integral part of 911����’s Office of Admissions since 2021. She recently led the charge for the Office of Admissions to adopt new and better technology, which has greatly improved both 911����’s application process and the office’s efficiency. For her leadership, she is being recognized as the July Employee of the Month.

Mason’s pre-semester, four-day Quill Camps introduce new Mason students to the school and the surrounding area. Schar School freshmen and others got tour of the seat of power—Washington, D.C.

Since May 2022, Mason has invited the families of prospective Hispanic students to learn about the university in its first Spanish-language marketing campaign.

Bucking a statewide trend of declining college enrollment, 911����, a top 10 public university for diversity, innovation, and cybersecurity, welcomed its largest and most diverse freshman class in school history for the Fall 2022 semester.

Participation in club sports is a significant factor in bringing in and maintaining students at 911����, and also contributes to higher graduation rates, a new study has found.

Dream Catchers partnership between 911���� and local public schools helps high schoolers envision a pathway to college.

In addition to leading tours for prospective students, visitors, and new Mason employees, Mason Ambassadors participate in and represent Mason’s student population at admission events, student panels, webinars, and photo shoots.