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David Weisburd, 2010 Stockholm Prize in Criminology winner and Administration of Justice professor, was interviewed by Mary Lou Leary, acting assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, during a videotaped session titled "Hot Spots Policing and Why It Works." The taping occurred on Oct. 26 at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. The audience included police executives such as D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier and Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III, as well as Justice Department employees. Photo by James Greif

Mason Receives 2009 Governor’s Technology Award

November 3, 2009

Mason's Virtual Computing Lab enables faculty members and students to access specialized software any time, anywhere.

English Students to Help Plan Smithsonian Folklife Festival

November 2, 2009

The English Honors seminar, American Chinatowns, will offer students an opportunity to study—and practice—ethnography.

Alum and WUSA-9 Anchor Has a Drive to Give

November 2, 2009

Angie Goff, traffic anchor, entertainment correspondent, lifestyle blogger and morning fill-in anchor, makes time for volunteering.

Dream-Catchers Program Boosts Potential College Students

October 26, 2009

Mohamed Hashi credits Mason’s Dream-Catchers Mentoring Program with helping him get to where he is today.

Mason Supports Growing Student Veteran Population

October 26, 2009

The Office of Military Services is assisting active duty, reserve, National Guard and veteran students in adapting to collegiate life.

U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years

Nov 6—The NewsHour with Jim Leher (pbs.org)

Stephen Fuller, public policy professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis, says the latest unemployment figures indicate that economic recovery may take a long time.

Myanmar vote plan clouds new U.S. dialogue

Nov 6—Agence France Presse (AFP)

John Dale, assistant professor of sociology, discusses U.S. diplomatic engagement in Myanmar.

Journeys of Discovery: Unique Academic Research

Nov 3—The Washington Post Magazine

Psychology professor Todd Kashdan was one of five area researchers featured in an article in the Post's Education Review. He was interviewed about his research on curiosity and happiness.

McDonnell still leads; Deeds gets more Obama help

Oct 30—WTOP Radio

Mason political scientists, Mark Rozell and Stephen Farnsworth, discuss the latest political strategies in the Virginia Governor's race.

Comedians slow to take jabs at Obama, but gloves are off now

Oct 30—The Christian Science Monitor

Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses the political climate and challenges for comedians writing jokes about President Obama.