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Internationally recognized prevention scientist and global health leader to guide the department's next phase of growth, innovation, and impact.

The Citizen’s Police Academy at 911���� brings law enforcement and community members together to make the university a safe place to learn, live, and work.

Marit Majeske, education coordinator at 911����’s Hylton Performing Arts Center, was honored by SPARK, the Education Foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, with the 2026 Sharon Henry Community Partner in Education Award. Majeske leads the Hylton Center’s education initiatives.

Jason M. Kinser and Gesele Durham have been promoted to new roles at Mason Korea and the Provost’s Office, respectively.

Charmaine Madison, 911���� vice president for information technology and chief information officer, has been honored by Cloudforce with a Change Champion Award. Cloudforce’s Frontier Awards recognize individuals who are driving impact with artificial intelligence (AI), embedding AI into operations, transforming how work gets done, and delivering outcomes at scale.

The Office of Academic Advising has announced the recipients of the 2026 Academic Advising Awards, recognizing undergraduate advisors who have made a meaningful impact on student success across 911����.This year, the awards drew 376 nominations representing 97 individuals from across the university.

Aquanetta Betts, director of planned giving at the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, is June Employee of the Month.

911���� welcomed 262 “Junior Patriots” and their families for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day at the Fairfax Campus and Mason Square on April 23. The day kicked off with music and dancing by the Green Machine, a visit from the Patriot mascot, and the Junior Patriot Palooza on Merten Lawn, hosted by Human Resources.

Heavy traffic is expected on and around 911����’s Fairfax Campus for regional community college and high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena from May 18 through June 17, 2026.

911���� Spring Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Separate Degree Celebrations will honor school and college graduates from Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, at the Fairfax Campus.