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A one-woman team puts many eyes in the skies

Not only was senior cyber security engineering student Fatima Majid the only one-person team in the top 10 award winners at a National Defense Industrial Association competition, she was the only student team. Read more.

George �鶹��Ƶ faculty awarded 14 grants from 4-VA

Thanks to grants recently awarded by 4-VA, faculty across George �鶹��Ƶ are leading or participating in innovative new projects to further research and education this academic year. Discover more about these innovative projects.

M-VETS advocates for George �鶹��Ƶ alum at Board of Veterans’ hearing

In September, Antonin Scalia Law School student and M-VETS student advisor Anthony Mancini advocated for a �鶹��Ƶ alumnus and U.S. Air Force veteran before the Department of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Learn more about this program.

George �鶹��Ƶ alum helps suspend disbelief in Cirque du Soleil production

Gracie Valdez currently serves as the artistic director for Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA, which travels around the world and is playing through October 18 under the “Big Top” tent outside Tysons Galleria.   Hear how George �鶹��Ƶ prepared her for this high-flying career.

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AI plus mathematical modeling equals a new tool for teaching

Assistant Professor Ziyu Yao and Professor Jennifer Suh received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop MathVC: a virtual classroom where middle school students can work through mathematical modeling problems with AI-powered chatbot students. See how this advancement will support math education.

Art Installation ceremony at George �鶹��Ƶ

Alum uses art to build connections, honor heritage, and foster peace

Known professionally as MasPaz—Spanish for “more peace”—Federico Frum has spent his career fusing activism and creativity, using bold street murals, community engagement, and cultural storytelling to spread a message of unity. Learn more about his work.

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�鶹��Ƶ Career Academy launches to aid students, recent grads, displaced workers

Along with technical training, the platform, offered through Coursera, also includes professional development tools that help sharpen skills in resume writing, interviewing, and job readiness.

Courses are taught by instructors from top companies and institutions, and completed credentials can be added directly to resumes or LinkedIn profiles.

From left, George �鶹��Ƶ President Gregory Washington, Inova Health System's John Moynihan, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Labouré College of Healthcare President Lily Hsu, Ascentria Care Alliance President and CEO Angela Bovill.

George �鶹��Ƶ highlighted for creating workforce partnerships

George �鶹��Ƶ is being recognized for forging partnerships with industry and health systems to build stronger career pathways, including through its Center for Health Workforce, so graduates are ready for the jobs Virginia needs.