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Students from George Mason University’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies recently visited the men and women of Fairfax Fire Station 33. They taught the firefighters about responsible nutrition habits and cooked nutritious meals for them in the station’s kitchen.

The George Mason College of Public Health has achieved major advancements in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, marking a moment of recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation in health education. The institution proudly announces that five of its programs are now ranked among the top 100 in their respective fields, with two distinguished graduate degrees—the Master of Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)—securing positions within the top 10.

The College of Public Health is pleased to announce the latest U.S. News & World Report recognizes the Master of Social Work (MSW) is nationally ranked in the top 70 of its discipline. The MSW is #67 nationally, ascending 12 spots from the 2024 rankings, affirming the tremendous strides the College has made in social work education.

2025 U.S. News & World Report recognizes Mason’s College of Public Health in the top 60 public health graduate schools.

Doctor of Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs reach the top 10 according to most recent U.S. News & World Report.

A new study by Dongqing Wang found that combining school meals, nutrition education, school gardens, and community workshops reduced undernutrition and obesity in adolescents and their family members.

Moderator Dean Melissa Perry and expert panel explore the intersection of climate change and health from diverse perspectives, drawing on insights from psychology, environmental science, and public health. Video included.

Assistant Professor Li-Mei Chen, Associate Professor Kyeung Mi Oh, Assistant Professor Melissa Villodas, and Assistant Professor Ana Parisi will explore civil engagement and promote mental health as part of Mason’s Summer Team Impact Projects.

Figueroa serves as the Chief of Staff to United States Senator Laphonza Butler and is the former Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services He will speak at the College Degree Celebration at EagleBank Area on May 11 at 2 pm.

Study Investigates Supplement Use Among Transmasculine People

Denise Hines seeks to reduce stereotypes and bias of men from racial and ethnic minority communities who experience intimate partner violence

Biden is winning on health care