5 things to know about Mason’s College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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- April 15, 2026Kerri 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.
- April 13, 2026A George Mason College of Public Health team will work with law enforcement and domestic violence prevention experts to reduce risks for first responders and victims.
- March 25, 2026Youth in foster care with disabilities may need tailored services that support the transition into adulthood.
- March 23, 2026An interdisciplinary study examines how patterns of service use during the transition to adulthood vary for youth with disabilities.
- March 23, 2026Heather Apostol shares how her College of Public Health training and Filipino heritage drive her commitment to creating housing stability and community-based social work programs.
- March 3, 2026George Mason University develops VR training program to address opioid crisis.
- March 3, 2026Social work professors Holly Matto and Emily Ihara partner with Fairfax City and Loudoun County to improve crisis response using a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Grant.
- February 18, 2026Teen dating violence warning signs and what teens need to know.
- February 10, 2026This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), adolescent mental health expert Daphne King wants to help teens know the warning signs of abusive relationships and understand that violence is not okay.
- February 6, 2026Trail improvements coming to Brenman Park through GMU partnership.
- December 19, 2025Congressional internships teach Mason students independence, resume skills.
- December 16, 2025Digital tools can improve dementia care – for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers