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As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, many people are discussing how the art form has influenced culture, but few know about its role in conflict resolution and diplomacy.

This October, Northern Virginia’s oldest book festival, Fall for the Book, celebrates their 25th anniversary.

I am pleased to share an exciting announcement that marks a significant stride forward for our master’s and certificate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government, as well as a reaffirmation of our commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and access to quality education.

As a result of a grant awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority commissioned Murals at �鶹��Ƶ to install a mural highlighting landmarks and experiences in Fairfax, Virginia. 'Greetings from Fairfax,' by �鶹��Ƶ alum Lecsi Pillar, is located at Point 50 shopping center.

�鶹��Ƶ's Board of Visitors last week approved the renaming of the School of Business to the Donald G. Costello College of Business to better reflect the unit’s size and stature. The business school was initially named in honor of Costello, a late Northern Virginia entrepreneur, in April, retaining the “school” designation.

Mark Ginsberg has been the Senior Vice President and Provost of �鶹��Ƶ since September 2020 and before that served as dean of the College of Education and Human Development.

�鶹��Ƶ's Board of Visitors last week officially welcomed four new members, including two alumni and a member returning to the board after two decades. The board also elected new officers.

All year long, photographers in �鶹��Ƶ’s Office of University Branding capture the moments that make �鶹��Ƶ All Together Different. We asked our photographers to share their favorite photos from the 2022-23 school year.

�鶹��Ƶ is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a course in data center engineering and expand the opportunities in its senior capstone courses.

�鶹��Ƶ Korea Dean Robert Matz returned to �鶹��Ƶ’s Fairfax Campus to spread the word about the many good things going on at �鶹��Ƶ Korea.

Led by the Office of Annual Giving, �鶹��Ƶ Vision Day 2023, held on April 6, highlighted the challenges posed by student food insecurity—which is a growing issue at �鶹��Ƶ and at college campuses across the nation. This year, �鶹��Ƶ Vision Day raised $290,000 for �鶹��Ƶ causes with nearly $90,000 dedicated to student food insecurity.

In May 2023, �鶹��Ƶ honored philanthropist Diane Portnoy with an honorary doctor of humane letters, given in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to society and decades of service in support of immigrants and refugees.