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Meet Betsy Zorio, the 2000 Schar School graduate who now serves as vice president of U.S. programs for Save the Children. See what she says about her ‘transformative’ time at George Mason.

From degrees in engineering and geoinformation science to her current role as a director in AI and machine learning, Adjunct Professor Aisha Behr brings a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, inspiring students with real-world knowledge and innovative teaching methods. 

Photos from George Mason �鶹����'s 2024 winter graduation celebrations.

With a final pre-tassel-turning lesson about leadership, kindness, and resilience, more than 5,200 George Mason �鶹���� students graduated or earned certificates Thursday at Winter Commencement in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

George D. Schindler, former president and chief executive officer of business and information technology company CGI, was the featured speaker at George Mason �鶹����’s Winter Commencement on Dec. 19.

At 15 years old, Goonatilake is poised to become the youngest graduate in George Mason �鶹���� history with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA). This computer science prodigy from Leesburg, Virginia, is doing things at his own speed and far outpacing societal norms.

George Mason �鶹���� will honor more than 5,200 students graduating or earning certificates at Winter Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

When Daksha Magesh came to George Mason �鶹���� as a freshman in 2021, she already had an impressive resumé. The Honors College student was working for federal prosecutor Manka Dhingra of the 45th District from her hometown of Seattle, Washington. Magesh says that’s where her interest in law comes from.

Winter Commencement Speaker George D. Schindler, former president and chief executive officer of business and information technology company CGI, will address George Mason �鶹���� graduates on Dec. 19 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

Brian Burke’s career path, from fighter pilot to ESPN data analyst, demonstrates that whether it’s a 4th-and-inches decision or a career pivot into analytics, calculated risks can pay off.

Graduating computer science major Dhyeya “Dee” Padhya worked in the �鶹���� Career Services office during his time at George Mason and was featured on the cover of this year’s Career Readiness Guide.

George Mason baseball alum South Trimble, BS Business ’23, and current graduate student Danny Hosley took the field in front of a sold-out crowd as part of the Banana Ball World Tour at Nationals Park in July.