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George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Virginia Climate Center releases first-ever statewide climate assessment

George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Virginia Climate Center has unveiled the commonwealth’s first comprehensive, peer-reviewed climate assessment—a landmark report that provides science-based insights into Virginia’s changing climate.

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Students in Honors 260 volunteer at George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Honeybee Pollinator Garden on the Fairfax Campus as they work to address food insecurity.

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George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Naugen launch international innovation accelerator

A new Northern Virginia International Soft-Landing Accelerator (NISA) program, designed to help start-ups from around the globe, was launched to help develop new technologies in life sciences.

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Power the Possible: 

Fuse at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Square powers research and innovation through collaboration

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrated Fuse at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse on Thursday, which included Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at the ribbon-cutting for the Energy Exploration (E2) Center.

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From persistence to pandas: How one George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumna found her dream job

After graduating in 2010, alumna Trish Jarvis volunteered at the National Zoo and pursued working with red pandas—today she’s fulfilling her dream as a keeper at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Read more about work.

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Navy veteran and Bachelor of Social Work student Tiffany Taylor found a welcoming community at George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, and now she’s encouraging fellow service members to join the Patriot family. .

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Provost Antony announces new role as University of San Diego's provost 

James (Jim) Antony, PhD, will become the next vice president of academic affairs and provost at the University of San Diego, effective March 1, 2026. He joined George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as provost on July 1, 2024, and led the budget redesign and the implementation of Patriot Connect.  

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The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future


Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge. 

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Explore George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Grand Challenge Initiative addressing the greatest threats to humanity’s ability to live a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and just existence. 


 

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Around Campus  

Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. | Virginia Opera: Cinderella | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts |  
Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | IDIA Industry Day |  
Dec. 4, 9 a.m. | Conference on Sudan: Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis and Achieving Sustainable Peace |  
Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m. | Winter Commencement | EagleBank Arena | Information

  • Free Tickets to Select Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Arts Performances for Individuals Impacted by Government Shutdown |
       

George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Athletics (Upcoming home events)

Nov. 19–22 |  Men's and women's swimming and diving | Patriot Invitational 
Nov. 25 | Women's basketball vs. Rider University, 7 p.m. | EagleBank Arena 
Nov. 29 | Men's basketball vs. JMU, 2 p.m. | EagleBank Arena


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