In Memoriam for Jack Blackburn

I have no doubt that if there is at least one admissions process that is fair and truly based on merit, he is in a far better place.

An amazing day to be in D.C.

It’s easy to forget the reason most of us are in this job – that we believe in our colleges and universities and the potential of our institutions to help students make a difference. Unfortunately, that won’t ease the pressure for those of you still trying to get your final applications submitted, and the majority of you waiting for decisions.

Deadlines: What do they mean, and what if you miss them?

your best bet by far is to apply well before the deadline. For Mason, that means apply this week. So stop reading and get busy!

Shameless Plug: Mason one of the 50 best values, and Obama comes to campus to fix the economy

This morning President-Elect Barack Obama returned to Mason to deliver a major address on the economy and his proposed solutions…Mason seems like an appropriate place to talk about fixing the economy, since we were announced this morning as one of the 50 best values in higher education by the Princeton Review.

Happy New Year and my favorite blogs

OK, enough complimenting other people. Now that it’s out of my system, back to my usual sarcasm and shameless plugs (be sure to check out Mason Metro and don’t miss our January 15 freshman application deadline!!!). Be seeing you, and Happy New Year.