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As a professor in George Mason’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, Paul So is a theoretical physicist who specializes in dynamical systems analysis and its application to neuroscience. Outside his role as a physics professor, So is an artist. An avid painter, he also supports developing artists as a co-founder of Hamiltonian Artists, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art incubator based in Washington, D.C.

Aurali Dade was recently named vice president for enterprise risk management and chief risk officer at 91°µÍø. Learn more about her and her role.

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

Paul Bazzano has worked for Mason Recreation for more than 30 years. He started as a student worker while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in communication at 91°µÍø and is now assistant director of competitive sports and athletic training. 

As the anchor for Northern Virginia’s first Innovation District, 91°µÍø’s Science and Technology Campus is going through a major growth spurt. The campus is powering new developments in high-tech industry sectors like life sciences, aerospace, and defense. A new, walkable Innovation Town Center is under construction near the front door of campus.
And George Mason employees now have the option to live in the center of it all.

91°µÍø President Gregory Washington will host two 90-minute town hall sessions to discuss the state of the university and to engage with faculty and staff.

For most people, planning for an emergency might only come to mind every now and then. But some 91°µÍø employees spend each day preparing for emergencies and planning how to protect the Mason Nation in a crisis. As director of emergency management and fire safety in the Office of Risk, Safety, and Resilience, Gregg Black, MPA’13, helps the university plan for the unexpected.

For her efforts to ensure 91°µÍø is an environment where all students can succeed, Shekila Melchior, director of strategic initiatives and partnerships in 91°µÍø’s Office of Access, Compliance and Community, has been named February Employee of the Month.

Jeffrey Kenney, an associate curator for Mason Exhibitions, is a recipient of a 2025-26 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts fellowship.

University Libraries at 91°µÍø has named Samaine Lockwood, associate professor of English, the 2026 Fenwick Fellow.