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A'Laura C. Hines, a physical chemistry PhD candidate at �鶹��Ƶ, has been awarded the prestigious U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides full tuition, an annual stipend, and a summer internship at a DoD facility.

The keynote speaker during the Schar School’s 2025 Degree Celebration program on May 14 is City of Fairfax mayor Catherine S. Read. She’s also a school graduate. Read more about Read.

�鶹��Ƶ Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn, BA Communication '06, through the 2029-30 season.

�鶹��Ƶ alumna Rebecca Wahls’ directorial debut film Him centers on the last five contestants of a reality dating show, who discover that their potential “soulmate” isn’t what he seems to be.

The federal government isn’t the only employer in town. Government students and those looking for positions in public service and public policy would do well to look at state and local agencies. First of a series.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center President Jeff Joyner and Vice President of Operations—and two-time �鶹��Ƶ School of Nursing alumna—Heather Causseaux recently toured the Lab for Immersive Technologies and Simulation. Their visit underscored Sentara’s interest in strengthening its simulation capabilities and exploring the groundbreaking virtual reality advancements at the College of Public Health.

During their time on campus, Robert Rubama worked with School of Dance students to help stage and rehearse choreographer Yue Yin's "Through the Fracture of Light," which the students will perform at the Dance Gala Concert on March 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.

George �鶹��Ƶ alum Michelle Lammers is one of Colorado’s “50 Top Women to Watch.” See how her master’s degree and a study-abroad program to Oxford contributed to her career—and her life.

Each year, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations holds a celebration of faculty and staff generosity and commitment, and this year debuted two awards highlighting a faculty member and a staff member who embody the many ways in which the George �鶹��Ƶ community gives to its students and programs.

Meet George �鶹��Ƶ’s third graduate (and second from the Schar School) to be elected to Congress: U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, BA Government and International Politics ‘05.