The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) has been named a 2025 Kindness Champion by the Mason Chooses Kindness Committee!
CHSS earned this honor by receiving the most “Pats for Patriots” nominations among all academic units this year — a reflection of the college’s strong culture of appreciation, collaboration, and support.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who took a moment to recognize a colleague or student for their kindness. Your thoughtful submissions helped highlight the everyday moments that make our community special.
CHSS will be formally recognized, and presented with our award, during a Kindness Ambassador reception in November.
Let’s continue the momentum! Pats for Patriots is a quick and easy way to recognize someone across the Mason community—faculty, staff, students, or alumni—for their kindness, teamwork, or positive impact.
Submit a nomination here.
Each recipient receives a Mason Chooses Kindness e-card featuring your personalized message of appreciation. Every nomination—no matter how small—helps build a stronger, more connected Mason.
To learn more about ways to recognize others, visit the Mason Chooses Kindness website.
Let’s keep celebrating one another and spreading kindness across CHSS and the entire Mason community!
October 13, 2025