All News

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

Noella Mongony will be celebrated by the Elie Wiesel Foundation at a dinner in October in New York City.

Honors College student Abigail Mills graduates this spring with a second George Mason degree, capping a journey marked by resilience, mentorship, and creative discovery.

Students from across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences shared original research spanning disciplines, methods, and real-world impact at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. From artificial intelligence and campus safety to global economics and social media's influence on voters, the event highlighted the breadth of student scholarship and the skills gained through hands-on research.

Global affairs senior Marley Oare combines an environmental focus with academic and athletic excellence.

With support from the OSCAR Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, Silas Fransen transformed an idea from an art history research paper into a powerful, multi-artist exhibit.

Criminology, law and society major Erick Marte is graduating after serving as a George Mason University Police cadet and completing an internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.

As the university’s Grand Challenge Initiative enters its second year, George Mason University announced funding for seven catalyst research projects, including “AI‑Powered Human Rights Education for All” led by Cher Weixia Chen, associate professor in the School of Integrative Studies, and supported by a cross‑disciplinary team that includes Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron, associate professor in the School of Integrative Studies. Laura Aileen Sauls, assistant professor in the Global Affairs Program, will participate as a team member on the George Mason University Space Center project. Read the full project descriptions to learn more about each initiative and the members of the interdisciplinary teams.

CHSS is excited to announce that Brian van de Graaff, BA Speech Communication ’97 and CHSS Distinguished Alum '24, will address graduates and their guests as the alumni speaker of the upcoming degree celebration on May 16.  

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Residential Learning Community (RLC) recently received the award for Best Residential Learning Community at the University Life Housing Awards ceremony.