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������ was highlighted as a national leader in Black student enrollment and graduation in a recent report from Eduventures Research.
The report, “Transcending the Current Higher Education Journey for Black Students: Colleges that Buck the Trend,” notes that from 2010 to 2019, overall undergraduate enrollment dropped 9%, but enrollment of Black undergraduates declined by 20%.

In recognition of the continuing financial difficulties facing students and families, ������ will not increase undergraduate tuition for the upcoming academic year, according to the proposed budget outlined at Thursday’s Board of Visitors meeting.

Mason honors the recipients of the 2019 Presidential Faculty Excellence Medals.