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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for the Graduate Dean’s Challenge Scholarships for 2026. The recipients of this award receive a stipend, funded by generous donations from friends of the college, to help with their educational expenses.

Program staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities will provide a virtual funding opportunity update on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 1 p.m.

Michael J. A. Davis, BA Integrative Studies ’09, has partnered with George Mason to create a co-branded coffee: "Brave & Bold."

Welcome to our monthly compilation of good news, gathered from the college's faculty and staff!

CML's fourth and latest Black Lives Next Door symposium showcased modes of storytelling that convey the variety and innovation enabled by the center's research methods in projects that challenge long-held narratives about Northern Virginia’s past. The event was co-hosted on February 10 with the Department of African and African American Studies as a celebration of Black History Month. It featured four graduate student projects that employ CML's trademark blend of digital, archival and community-based interdisciplinary scholarship.

George Mason University alumna Gerica Goodman, BA Psychology ’12, MPA ’15, serves as the director of legislative affairs for Governor Abigail Spanberger.

Nobel laureate Vernon Smith, a George Mason University professor emeritus in the Department of Economics, was recently awarded the 2025 Faith & Freedom Award from the Acton Institute.

For several of our College of Humanities and Social Science alumni, their time at George Mason is something they share with their spouse, long-term partner, or best friend.

George Mason University is an institutional member of the Consortium of Social Science Association (COSSA). Employees can subscribe to their members-only email, and gain access to members-only resources and events like webinars, training, and opportunities to engage with policymakers.

Universities nationwide are currently reporting technical hurdles with the new SciENcv biographical sketch requirement for federal applications. CHSS Pre-Award has provided some guidance to ensure your NIH application doesn't run into any issues!