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An up-to-date, evolving source for anti-racism learning and support reflecting a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives and opportunities available to the George Mason University community.

George Mason University’s Center for Social Science Research (CSSR) is committed to publicly engaged social science research that can promote social justice, inform equitable social policy, and foster university-community collaborations. Housed within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the CSSR builds on a long tradition of social science research for the public good. At its center are thematic research hubs focused on quantitative, qualitative, community-engaged research and program evaluation. During the virtual open house, we will introduce CSSR initiatives & projects, our research capabilities & newly formed research hubs, and engage dialogue for bridge building for university researchers and community organizations.

Provost Mark Ginsberg has announced plans for in-person events to recognize graduation the week of May 10, 2021. Students must pre-register for the planned Patriot Procession and Mini Ceremonies by April 16.

Inspired by mass actions and worldwide protests demanding racial justice, CVPA’s Arts in Context is continuing the Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group this Spring, moderated by Mason faculty members Jessica Kallista and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, with help from co-organizers, Aishah-Nyeta Brown, Natalie Ledesma, Jordan McRae, and Sang Nam.

Hank Jones earned his Master of Arts degree in English (Teaching of Writing & Literature) from George Mason University. He's been a staff writer on The Neighborhood and Family Reunion.

Congratulations to Cultural Studies alumna Deborah Willis on the publication of her new book "The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship." Read more here.