George Mason University (GMU) is a public research university in Fairfax, Virginia, situated in the United States. It began as a part of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent university in 1972. Named for George Mason, one of the United States' founding fathers and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
The George Mason University logo has a stylized feather with wavy lines above it. The logo is the core of George Mason University's visual identity, according to the Office of the University's Branding.
The George Mason University Logo serves as the visual backbone of the brand’s identity, reflecting the brand’s core values, mission, and ambition in a single, bold symbol. The design components, such as lines and composition, convey trust, dependability, and progressive qualities, and the color palette represents key brand attributes such as sustainability, growth, and authenticity.
