July 6, 2023
Older adults experiencing social isolation are more likely to smoke
Aging brings wisdom and experience; however, for some individuals getting older can also mean health challenges, loss of friends, and...
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June 21, 2023
Reducing bias and stigma associated with medication-assisted treatment improves care
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), now commonly referred to as medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), such as buprenorphine, is a well-documented...
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June 21, 2023
Being able to tell parents about sexuality plays important role in mental health of Black sexual minority men and transgender women
Black sexual minority men (BSMM) and transgender women (BTW) face racial and sexuality-based discrimination, and disproportionately high depression compared to...
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June 20, 2023
Healing Artist Collective highlights work of Mason students, alumni
The Edges of What I Feel, an exhibition by the Healing Artist Collective curated by recently retired George Mason University...
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June 16, 2023
Peraton awards scholarships to Honors College students with interests in national security
Peraton, a Virginia-based national security company, awarded 10 George Mason University Honors College students the Stu Shea Peraton Scholarship in...
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June 13, 2023
Schar School, UCF team up on NSF grant to develop post-COVID-19 probation, parole policies
A multi-university team of researchers is seeking silver linings from the COVID-19 pandemic by using the experience to help correction...
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June 13, 2023
Social work students connect with therapy horses, dogs to learn how to help trauma survivors
Each semester Kirsch takes students in her advanced Trauma and Recovery course to Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, Virginia,...
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June 5, 2023
New graduate sees opportunities for social justice through community health
Samantha Harrison knew she wanted to pursue a career that advanced social justice when she enrolled in George Mason University....
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June 2, 2023
Innovation Awards celebrate Mason researchers
On May 9, George Mason University celebrated its research enterprise with Innovation Awards, recognizing the Innovator of the Year and...
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May 30, 2023
Trauma-informed fellowship prepares Master of Social Work students to become more effective at supporting clients
Seeing a need for more trauma-informed social workers, Mason’s College of Public Health began a summer fellowship to provide the...
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May 25, 2023
Cosmos grant to support Biosciences student seeking treatment of drug-resistant bacteria
The increase in bacteria capable of resisting some of the strongest medications available poses a serious threat to the health...
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May 22, 2023
MPH student receives Lavender Impactful Student Activist Award
CJ Mandell, Master of Public Health student, was honored with the Impactful Student Activist Award at the Lavender Awards, which...
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May 19, 2023
New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder
An estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women...
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May 15, 2023
Two Public Health doctoral students awarded inaugural Mentoring for Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence program grants
As part of a Tier 1 research university, College of Public Health researchers seek to solve society’s most difficult problems,...
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May 9, 2023
Glowing Achievements: A spotlight on student accomplishments
Joseph is an accelerated MA student in the Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience program who will soon be graduating in the...
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