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Mark Oppenheimer, 2022 Distinguished Lecturer in Judaic Studies, returns to George Mason University on March 30, 2026, to talk about his landmark biography of Judy Blume. He will speak at 6:30 in Fenwick Library Main Reading Room. This event is open to the public. Most Americans know the name Judy Blume because of her beloved classics: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing; Deenie; and Summer SistersBut little is known about the real woman behind the iconic persona, and the unlikely journey of her literary ascension, until now. In Judy Blume, journalist, historian, and longtime Blume aficionado Mark Oppenheimer pens a beautiful, multidimensional portrait of the acclaimed author through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence, and thoughtful analysis of Blume’s beloved novels, including early, unpublished works that shed light on the pathbreaking writer she would become. Oppenheimer goes deep, exploring Blume’s middle-class 1950s upbringing, complicated childhood, varied relationships and marriages, unabashed sexual experiences, bouts of heartache and loss, and enduring legacy as a champion of free speech and contemporary literature. Oppenheimer peels back the curtain to reveal the woman behind the literary empire in all her complex, multifaceted glory—a true gift for anyone who grew up reading and loving these extraordinary books.

The Mary Roper Award honors a classified staff member who has shown outstanding service in support of the core goals of the college – improving the quality of the liberal arts experience for all students, increasing the capacity for noteworthy and innovative scholarship and creating and strengthening external relationships.

This course booklet is a crucial tool in planning your Spring 2026 classes. Inside, you will find descriptions for course offerings in all English/Creative Writing graduate programs.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our English Department’s annual Honors Awards! These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of our undergraduate and graduate English students in a variety of concentrations.

About the journal: In Short: A Journal of Flash Nonfiction is an independent literary magazine for short-form creative nonfiction. We publish flash nonfiction of 1,000 words or fewer, micros of 400 words or fewer, and short-shorts of 100 words or fewer. By publishing short-form work, we aim to provide a platform for writers who lack the time and resources typically needed for publication. Our goal is to become a leading outlet for flash nonfiction, known for our commitment to quality, diversity, and access.

Welcome, new and returning MA students! This course booklet is a crucial tool in planning your 2025-2026 classes. Inside, you will find course descriptions for 500- and 600- level Fall MA courses.

Check out the Literature, Linguistics, and Screen Cultures courses in the pages of this booklet to see why English is the place for Mason Core!

In the United States, a blood transfusion happens every 2 seconds. Access to blood and the quick distribution of it often facilitate crucial, lifesaving efforts made by clinicians nationwide. But what happens when a patient refuses such a procedure–and what happens when the reasons for that refusal are rooted in hesitancies and skepticisms about vaccines?