April 10, 2026A first-generation college student and immigrant, Duong Thuy Nguyen has leveraged George Mason University’s resources to excel academically, build real‑world IT expertise, and gain the confidence to pursue accelerated graduate studies in information technology.
March 25, 2026At George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing, the Peer Mentor Center has become a place where students can find guidance from peers who have been in their shoes.
March 12, 2026George Mason University Human Computer-Interaction (HCI) students and faculty have an impressive slate of accepted papers, posters and other products at the upcoming CHI 2026 conference in Barcelona this April.
March 2, 2026Lifelong learner and committed alumnus Jamie Bowers joined George Mason University’s inaugural AI master’s cohort to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech industry.
February 27, 2026Mason Competitive Cyber teamwon first place at the ninth annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup. The high‑intensity, four‑hour capture‑the‑flag competition showcased their skill, teamwork, and growing leadership in Virginia’s cybersecurity community.
February 17, 2026Despite federal funding delays, George Mason’s Center for Infrastructure in the Era of AI is building strong industry partnerships in its inaugural year.
February 16, 2026Funded by a $3.9 million grant, the Scholarship for Service program supports students who commit to working in government cybersecurity roles after graduation.
January 27, 2026George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing earned top recognition in the 2026 U.S. News online program rankings, with its online IT program for veterans placing among the nation’s best and strengthening the college’s reputation for high-quality, accessible graduate education.
December 17, 2025George Mason graduate student Kevin Landry turned his passion for honeypots into a hands-on classroom project, leading his team to build a customized cyber trap that attracted real-world attackers and gave students an eye-opening look at cloud security.
December 8, 2025Undergraduate information sciences and technology students at George Mason University showcased innovative capstone projects that partnered with local businesses to deliver practical, high-impact technology solutions, earning praise for creativity and driving lasting community impact.
November 24, 2025Jianli Pan is working at the leading edge of emerging technologies, analyzing cybersecurity metadata traffic; improving automated and intelligent security for internet of things edge systems; and using deep reinforcement learning techniques for cloud resource allocation for future IoT applications.
November 24, 2025Hemant Purohit, an associate professor in George Mason University’s Information Sciences and Technology Department, has built his career at the intersection of human and computer interaction, training people and computers to work of one another's strengths.
