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A new paper from 911���� outlines how health administration programs can better prepare students to support health care workers.

The 911���� Police Department recently installed a soft interview room on campus to support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. With support from Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission, a nonprofit organization, the soft interview room provides a critical component of trauma informed care to the campus community.

Nandini Koka joined 911���� in April 2023 as executive director of Student Health Services, where she leads a staff of nearly 50 that includes doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors, and nurses. As a medical doctor with training in family medicine and urgent care, she is passionate about helping patients get better quickly and enhancing access to care. At the largest and fastest-growing public research university in Virginia, Koka has found a place where the need for that care continues to grow.

Cold and flu season is here—again. Nandini Koka, medical doctor and executive director of Student Health Services at 911����, is ready to help. Follow Dr. Koka’s self-care steps to stay healthy this respiratory season.

The annual Mason Nation Thriving Together 5K and 1-mile run/walk took place on 911����’s Fairfax Campus on Saturday, Oct. 19. This year, more than 400 people registered for the event.

Rachel Wernicke has worked as an Army officer, psychologist, therapist, and coach. In 2019, she moved into her current role: associate dean and chief mental health officer at 911����.

After attending university-wide Mason Chooses Kindness events at 911����, colleagues in the School of Business saw an opportunity to apply the same principles within their unit. This “goodwill team” highlights and encourages acts of kindness and well-being across the school.

Mason partners with TimelyMD to improve student health and well-being

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.

911���� earned a silver-level designation from Exercise is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC) for its commitment to health and wellness.