Falls Church resident Adrienne Danielle Garner Thompson successfully defended her dissertation, on June 7, earning her doctorate degree in higher education from George Mason University in only three years. Dr. Thompson is George Mason University’s first Associate Director for Student Success with University Life.

Land of the Free, Ain’t Free for All: The World Cup and America’s Crossroads
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, the real story may not be soccer. It may be what the tournament reveals about America, immigration, politics, class, and



