5 things to know about George Mason's College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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News
June 11, 2026The latest Mindful Epidemiologist column by Dean Melissa Perry explores why real-life connection can feel harder now—and how to rebuild social stamina.
June 5, 2026George Mason’s AI in Public Health Summit examined what artificial intelligence could mean for health equity, education, and the future workforce.
June 5, 2026Former MedStar Health leader, who brings experience in fundraising, government affairs, and institutional partnerships, will steer the college’s fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts.
June 2, 2026The 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 George Mason University.This year, the awards drew 376 nominations representing 97 individuals from across the university.
June 1, 2026With a new Ebola virus disease outbreak in Africa affecting global travel, epidemiologist Amira Roess shares why the risk to Americans is currently low and other frequently asked questions.
June 1, 2026AcademyHealth recognizes Jhumka Gupta for research on gender-based violence against women and girls, migration, and vulnerable populations.
June 1, 2026Michelle Neuenschwander, BS Community Health ’11, is director of programs at Prosperity Denver Fund and has dedicated her career to providing resources she did not have as a first-generation student. Neuenschwander has been named one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Colorado for 2026 for the second year in a row.
May 29, 2026Poojya Bommannan, MHA ’25, is applying the operational and analytical skills she developed in the Master of Health Administration program at George Mason University in her current role as a Patient Services Coordinator at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Texas.
May 27, 2026Research by PhD student Priscilla Aba Aggrey reviews the effects of prenatal nutrition, physical activity, and education programs on pregnancy weight gain among women in low- and middle-income countries.
May 26, 2026This April, 63 George Mason University students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond. NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research across disciplines. This year marked George Mason’s highest attendance to date, and many students were able to attend due to support from the Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR).
May 20, 2026Cuellar brings deep expertise in health policy, health care systems, and child well-being research to the study, which will examine how communities, families, and public systems can better support children’s outcomes.
May 19, 2026As a student in the Department of Social Work, you will be career-ready through hands‑on practicum/internship placements and strong community partnerships that build practice skills, professional networks, and pathways to employment.
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