FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

This summer, 30 George Mason University students put their classroom learning to work on real-world challenges across Northern Virginia, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the missions of 22 community organizations.

Through the Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning's (CECiL) Engaged Summer program, students spent 10 weeks working with community organizations on projects ranging from exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could support financial literacy to helping immigration clients navigate legal services. The paid experiences gave students an opportunity to develop professional skills while exploring how their academic know...