(Credit: Megan Zendek/Fourth Estate) By Bindu Kumari The World Affairs Council–Washington, DC (WAC-DC) has selected Mason as the recipient of the Educator of the Year award for 2016. This award is given to universities, colleges and school systems in the tristate region of Washington,…
(Photo credit: Alya Nowilaty/Fourth Estate) Nearly every week, DCforJesus founder and preacher Jorge Piña can be found spreading his message in North Plaza near the Johnson Center. “Any time, any place, any way; proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ!” is the…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 8 issue of Fourth Estate. The Medical Amnesty Program is continuing at Mason with no modifications after a review, though not many students have taken advantage of its benefits. A university committee…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 8 issue of Fourth Estate. A Mason-affiliated non-profit that aims to help recently released juvenile inmates transition back into the community is currently working on a new center to expand its services….
This story was originally published in the Feb. 8 issue of Fourth Estate. On Jan. 12, the City of Fairfax decreed that January would be Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Negar Ehsani, chair of the City of Fairfax Commission for Women,…
(Photo credit: Megan Zendek/Fourth Estate) Students can vote in the upcoming presidential primary on March 1. For some students, like freshman Andrew Nicholson, this is the first presidential election in which they will be able to vote. “I feel empowered…
(Photo credit: Claire Cecil/Fourth Estate) This story was originally published in the Feb. 8 issue of Fourth Estate. On Sunday Jan. 31, the City of Fairfax Commission for Women sponsored “HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Get the Facts and Take Action,” a free…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 1 issue of Fourth Estate. As a result of Academic VII construction, continual detours and road closures around campus will be in effect throughout the semester. Construction crews are rebuilding part of…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 1 issue of Fourth Estate. Prospects, promises and progress within the College of Health and Human Services Members of the Mason community have likely noticed the large pile of dust and rubble…
(Photo credit: Amy Rose/Fourth Estate) This story was originally published in the Feb. 1 issue of Fourth Estate. On Dec. 22, 2015, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a partnership between Inova and Mason. The partnership included Inova contributing $2.5 million in…