College of Public Health

The scholarship in honor of Dr. Barry Berkey and his wife, Velma Berkey, will cover an entire year of tuition for an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing student. This is the first full scholarship endowment at the College of Public Health.

Kerri LaCharite, Amy Preston Page, Rodman Turpin, Melissa Villodas, Sanja Avramovic, K. Pierre Eklou, Ashley Frese, and Terri Ann Guingab have been recognized for going above and beyond in their dedication to uplifting George Mason University’s mission and values.

Drenkard is a nationally recognized leader who brings deep expertise in academic nursing, clinical practice, health care innovation, and strategic program development.

George Mason-led study highlights how XR is shaping health care training across the country.

George Mason University recently held its first-ever Qualitative Research Day, an event for PhD students of all disciplines to engage in hands-on and interactive opportunities with the goal of learning new qualitative research techniques and methodologies. The inaugural event is the latest innovation in George Mason’s ongoing efforts to find new ways to support its PhD students.

More than 80% of 25-34-year-olds and more than 50% of respondents across all age groups already use AI for mental health care.

As we celebrate Public Health Thank You Day, Dean Perry takes a moment to express her deep appreciation for all that you do to support our students and advance our mission. Your dedication to teaching, mentorship, research, and service continues to define our college and to strengthen the university’s standing as a national leader in access and opportunity. Thank you.

Convened by George Mason’s College of Public Health, educators and health leaders gathered to imagine how colleges can prepare for a generation unlike any that has come before and how to engage this generation in transforming the future of healthcare leadership.

In addition to fostering student-athletes' wellness, the collaboration will offer applied learning for nutrition students in the college.

Extended reality (XR) can give students experiences they might otherwise miss, but its success depends on thoughtful design, accessibility, and support.