FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 27 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

George Mason University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Marion Underwood today announced thatAndre Marshall, vice president for research, innovation, and economic impact, has accepted an assignment with the National Science Foundation (NSF)as program director,Strategic PartnershipsHub.

Since joiningGeorgeMason in 2021, Marshall has played a pivotal role in advancing the university's research enterprise and entrepreneurialecosystem and strengthening the university's reputation as a leading public R1 institution, including launching the Grand Challenge Initiative and empowering institute-driven initiatives like Nexus234 and the Virg...