Mason Korea News

Mason Korea faculty provided 20 elementary school teachers across Korea the opportunity to sharpen their teaching and leadership skills while advancing their English proficiency and self-efficacy.

Mason Korea said goodbye to two of its leaders, Chief Business Officer Gbemi Disu and Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs John Crist, in February. We would like to thank them for all their contributions to our institution and wish them all the best in their next adventures.

Mason Korea will offer the Computational and Data Science program starting Spring 2021. The new degree program will equip students to become comprehensive big data experts who meet the demands of today's job market in the era of the 4th industrial revolution.

George Mason University plans to set up a team focused on cooperation between the university and local businesses by the end of this month. The team will seek to work with local industries as well as researchers of the school's U.S. campus.

George Mason University Korea announced on Nov. 11 that it participated in the Habitat Construction Program as part of the newly launched Mason Cares Program that aims to give positive impact to the local community.

George Mason University’s Mason Korea recently expanded its outreach efforts by creating a program to help Korean students improve their English skills enough to be admitted into the university.

A year in the making, the plan was approved by the George Mason Korea Board of Managers in May of 2020. It guides Mason Korea's growth in key areas and supports the broader strategic goals of George Mason University.

Mason Korea holds a research writing competition and workshops for freshman and third-semester (sophomore) PPP student each semester. We spoke with Professors Alice Wrigglesworth and Jason Kifer who lead the program to find out why Mason Korea students should join the program and develop their writing skills.

Mason Korea held a virtual town hall on September 17 with Mason’s president, Dr. Gregory Washington, which was the new president’s first meeting with the broader Mason Korea community.

Mason Korea welcomes its largest yearly freshman class since its opening, with over 220 students. A comprehensive instructional plan leverages both online and offline teaching in accordance with strict safety protocols and government recommendations.