FAIRFAX, Va., March 19 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

George Mason University, a university that has been recognized consistently for its innovation and entrepreneurship, has been named to the top 100 U.S. universities for patents. This spring, the National Academy of Inventors ranked George Mason No. 92 on its list for patents granted during 2025.

Utility patents cover the creation of a new or improved product, process, or machine.In 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued 14 utility patents to George Mason inventors for methods to improve virtual reality (VR) navigation, traffic congestion, and wound healing.

"This recognition from the National Academy of Inventors signals more than a ranking-it...