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Spanberger names 12 to Board of Visitors

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced 12 appointees to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Board of Visitors on Saturday, January 17.

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Comedian Josh Johnson headlines George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Homecoming comedy night

On February 5, comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson brings his sharp, insightful stand-up to the Center for the Arts as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrates Homecoming.

Freshman Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

Ready to join the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Nation? Now's the time. Prospective fall '26 freshman should submit their application by February 1.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ leads phase 2 clinical trial for pill to help maintain weight loss after GLP-1s

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is at the forefront of obesity research as one of six sites leading a Phase 2 clinical trial of ARD-201 — an innovative oral medication that may help people maintain weight loss after stopping injectable GLP-1 therapies by subtly reducing appetite and supporting long-term success. Learn more.

Doctoral student Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan took first place for breast cancer screening technology at the Pitch Enterpreneur competition in November.

The MIX: Where George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students turn ideas into impact

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Innovation Exchange (MIX), student innovators are transforming creative ideas into ventures and solutions, gaining real-world experience through mentorship and support. See how student ideas become real-world solutions.

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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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Jan. 20, 2026 | First day of spring semester classes  
Jan. 23, 8 p.m. | | Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
Jan. 27, 1 - 2 p.m. | Summit for Program, Events, and Camps for Minors |  
Jan. 30 - Feb. 6 | | Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre 
Feb. 7, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | | SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall

George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Athletics (Upcoming home events)

Jan. 19: Men's basketball vs. GW, 5 p.m. 
Jan. 23: Wrestling vs. Edinboro, 7 p.m. 
Jan. 24: Men's and women's swimming and diving vs. Georgetown, noon 
Jan. 24: Men's volleyball vs. Merrimack, 5 p.m. 
Jan. 24: Women's tennis vs. Loyola University Maryland, 6:45 p.m. (Burke Racquet)
Jan. 25: Women's basketball vs. Richmond, 2 p.m.

 


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