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A Memorable Journey Through Vietnam

07/10/2026

My experience in the Global Business Perspectives course at George Mason University was truly unforgettable. Traveling to Ho Chi Minh…

This Is Fine: An MBA Story

07/09/2026

I began my MBA journey at George Mason University in August 2023 after years of saying, “I’ll get to it…

A Year of Strength, Gratitude, and New Perspective

07/08/2026

Each year, when I am invited to write a reflection to share with our community, I take time to think…

From Repairs to Readiness: Summer Facilities Update

07/07/2026

This summer, the VTS Facilities Team got off to a rough start with a major leak in the Central Plant’s…

Why Every Homeowner Should Know Their Main Water Shut-Off Valve

07/06/2026

I recently accompanied a technician from Virginia American Water who was conducting a survey of VTS faculty homes, and it…

Thank You PJ Hobbs

07/02/2026

PJ Hobbs has been Acting Director of the Doctoral Programs since 2024.  As he prepares to return to his role…

Connecting Hospitality, Technology, and Community at VTS

07/01/2026

Happy summer, everyone! As Taryn mentioned in commentary this week, “The dean’s office at VTS is more than an administrative…

Cultivating Welcome

06/30/2026

Summer at the Welcome Center has a different rhythm. As campus quiets, the slower pace creates space for me to…

Introducing the Dean’s Office Team

06/29/2026

This week readers of the Dean’s Commentary will hear from the core team that makes up the Dean’s Office staff…

Preparing The Way: A CXM Summer

06/26/2026

Summer at the Seminary tends to slow down. The dorms empty out, campus quiets, and the pace eases. But like…

Summer Breeze

06/25/2026

The summer season often arrives in its own time and leaves without warning. Welcome summer, not as hot, humid, pop-up…

Happy to Help

06/24/2026

What a popular saying, an offer of service, this has become. I often questioned whether it is a genuine offer,…