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�鶹��Ƶ’s new Fuse at �鶹��Ƶ Square destination in Arlington will reach a major milestone this month with the “topping out” of what will become a 345,000-square-foot collaborative and digital innovation space in the heart of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.

�鶹��Ƶ is No. 1 among public universities for research performance in entrepreneurship, and No. 2 overall nationally, in the latest report from EduRank.

For more than 30 years, the Celebration of Distinction has recognized the outstanding achievements of �鶹��Ƶ’s alumni, faculty members, and students. This year’s event, hosted by the �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Association on Oct. 20, once again focused on elevating and honoring �鶹��Ƶ excellence.

On Friday, Oct. 27, �鶹��Ƶ’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Department of Psychology hosted a grand opening of its new facility for the Center for Community Mental Health and Center for Evidence-Based Behavioral Health, two centers whose research and community services are deeply connected to strengthening our communities.

Returning for their second of three years as a �鶹��Ƶ Artist-in-Residence, Silkroad Ensemble and Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens present the world premiere of American Railroad, an initiative that maps American music through the various communities involved in building the late-1800s Transcontinental Railroad and its connecting railways. As a �鶹��Ƶ Artist-in-Residence, Silkroad artists will also work with the community through classes and workshops surrounding the performance, which are detailed within.

The annual Campus Legends and Lore Walking Tour takes the �鶹��Ƶ community on a spooky stroll around Fairfax Campus with an educational twist.

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution hosted a two-day symposium, “A Celebration of Legacy and Impact: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Peacemakers and Leaders for Change,” at �鶹��Ƶ Square in Arlington on Oct. 16-17. The symposium commemorated the Carters’ contributions to making the world more peaceful.

�鶹��Ƶ announced the first series of direct admissions partnerships with eight Northern Virginia high schools. The goal of the pilot is to directly reach students who are academically eligible to �鶹��Ƶ but may be experiencing challenges in pursuing higher education.

With nearly 1,000 acres of land, waterways, forests, and buildings, �鶹��Ƶ’s campuses are a dynamic, living learning environment of hands-on applied research.

�鶹��Ƶ Alumni Association’s annual Celebration of Distinction recognizes outstanding alumni, faculty members, and students. This year’s celebration was held October 20 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.