Faculty/Staff Newsletter

George Mason health economist Priyanka Anand co-authored piece for Washington Center for Equitable Growth to inform policymaker decision-making.

Congratulations to the following research funding winners:

Keiana Mayfield, Social Work, on her grant “Implementation Evaluation of Maryland Family Network's Strong Families Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs.”

Caroline Sutter and PJ Maddox, Nursing and HAP, for their one-year Virginia Workforce project “Advancing Healthcare” supported by the Department of Labor.

DQ Wang, GCH, for his project, “Long-term effectiveness and implementation of the Meals, Education, and Gardens for In-School Adolescents (MEGA) program” supported through a grant to Harvard University by the Izumi Foundation. 

College faculty have published over 150 articles this academic year. View the list as of February 28. Now by department.

Several faculty have shared that they are seeking new ways to talk about health disparitiesand health equity in light of on-going changes at the federal level. In chatting with foundation leaders, ADR Alison Cuellar was directed to this resource, which was designed to help local public health communicators find ways to cultivate more curiosity-driven conversations that engage people in thinking about effective public responses. You might find it useful in your work. Cuellar encourages you to forward any similar resources you come across to her. She thinks it could be beneficial to share different perspectives on this topic. 

Spend a year conducting research part-time with the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI/AcademyHealth Healthcare Delivery Research Visiting Scholars Program provides mid-career professionals the opportunity to develop new research directions and address high-priority needs for the field of health services research and health care delivery. More information is avaialble here. The application deadline has been extended to April 14.

Submit an abstract for a chance to present at APHA 2025. The deadline is March 28. Learn more here.

By April 24, 2026, online courses (including Canvas courses), websites, and mobile apps must meet a higher accessibility standard to meet ADA Title II requirements. Starting today, faculty teaching in Canvas will notice a new accessibility tool called Panorama. In just a few clicks, Panorama can automatically fix most accessibility issues in your course. User training is available on Panorama’s web page. Learn more about how George Mason will help faculty prepare for improved accessibility through George Mason's Digital Content Accessibility Action Plan.

For instructional term faculty

University's Term Faculty Reappointment and Promotion Forum | March 25 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Zoom Link

Note the March 18 event is a College event. (See more below in the This Week section.)

Save the Date: Term Faculty Community Forum | April 22 | 1:30-2:45 pm
The Term Faculty Committee updates term faculty colleagues on the identified priorities they have been working on. The committee provides a status update on goal achievement and work-in-progress, as well as future plans, and a Q&A.

For faculty who might be interested in exploring their leadership development

Leadership Legacy Program applications are due March 21.

For faculty who want a writing plan for the summer

Planning for a Productive Summer |April 16 | 1:30-3 pm | Zoom| Registration required

This is the final workshop in the Faculty Success Workshop Series.to the following CPH faculty research funding winners: 

Amarda Shehu, George Mason’s Vice President and Chief AI Officer, recently introduced AI²Nexus, a model for responsible AI use to drive societal impact through education, research, community engagement, and innovation. The announcement also debuted Guiding Principles for AI at George Mason, designed to help the community navigate AI’s evolving landscape. Stay up to date on AI Initiatives at gmu.edu/AI.

Weekly, The Pandemic Center reviews published data relevant to both domestic and international infectious disease outbreaks to interpret, contextualize, and summarize this information to keep readers informed about potential and ongoing health threats. Learn more here.

Note: due to space limitations, not all events and reminders are listed every week. If you see an event you want to attend, please put it on your calendar.

April 10 | 12 pm | Multipurpose Room | Followed by lunch | RSVP 

Join your colleagues to celebrate CPH faculty, staff, and retirees PJ Maddox, John "Jay" Shiver, and Stephen Brown. RSVP by April 3.

April 2 | 1-2 pm | Zoom | RSVP

CPH Canvas Faculty mentors Allison Miner and Lila Fleming, GCH Adjunct Faculty Kristen Vlaun, and CPH Instructional Designers Terri Ann and Barbara are ready to answer your questions about Canvas. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and submit questions before the session.

These events previously have been in the newsletter, so full event descriptions are not included.

College Faculty Teaching Awards

College Faculty Research Awards

March 18 | 10-11 am | Zoom | Registration required
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March 19 | 9-10:30 am | HUB Ballroom and
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March 19 | 12–12:30 pm | Peterson 5116

HAP continues leading the units, with Nutrition and Food Studies in second place. Kathi Huddleston had the most steps for an individual this past week. Report March 10 - 16 steps by midnight today, March 17.

Please share with your students! Submissions through this form for the College's Celebration of Student Scholarship are due April 4.

March 25 | 11:30 am | Mutitpurpose Room | RSVP here
Followed by lunch

Strengthening Health and Well-Being for Latinos: Considering the Cultural Context in Parenting within Latino Families

Presented by Cristina Mogro-Wilson, PhD, MSW, Zachs Endowed Professor and PhD Program Director, University of Connecticut School of Social Work

April 9 | 6 – 8:30 pm | Merten Hall Room 1202 | RSVP here

Join Dean Melissa Perry as she convenes national thought leaders for a panel discussion on social isolation and loneliness across the life span. This engaging dialogue will explore the true scope and severity of the issue—is it really a public health crisis? The panel will challenge assumptions, explore solutions, and highlight the role of individuals and communities in fostering connection.  

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