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The Movers and Shakers Mixer event returned to �鶹��Ƶ Square in late September, connecting �鶹��Ƶ students with Arlington’s business, government, and community leaders.

The Patriot Pathbreakers Award, established by Human Resources and the Staff Senate, honors high- performing staff teams that embody the �鶹��Ƶ value of “Thriving Together.” These innovative teams use individual talents to overcome obstacles and make progress toward their goals. They have adapted their services and processes when necessary to meet the changing needs of the �鶹��Ƶ community. Their work makes �鶹��Ƶ All Together Different.

In fall 2022, �鶹��Ƶ physics major Billy Bates ran for Fairfax City Council and won. He was sworn in in January.

The City of Fairfax's new mayor, Catherine Read, is the first woman—and the first �鶹��Ƶ alum—to be Fairfax's mayor.

The 40 �鶹��Ƶ students who traveled to Richmond for �鶹��Ƶ Lobbies on Jan. 26 shared their college experience with legislators and highlighted the need for increasing financial aid for �鶹��Ƶ students, increased funding per student, and increased staff and faculty salaries for the university to be more competitive in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

After more than 32 years of service in the Chamber of Commerce, �鶹��Ƶ alum Debbie Jones is retiring this December.