Alumni News

Sumeya Gibril, BIS '23, a graduating master’s student in the Schar School of Policy and Government, created a nonprofit last May called the Rise Above & Be Relentless Foundation, a 501c (3) organization that assists women navigating sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Ashley Fortner, BS Integrative Studies ’17, has been an Elephant Trails keeper with the Smithsonian's National Zoo since 2019 and is currently helping with newborn Linh Mai.

Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Mohamed Hassan, BA Religious Studies ’20, was a field liaison officer during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.

Through a remarkable planned gift to George Mason University, Robert “Ken” Hedrick Jr., BA History ’71, has created four endowed scholarships to benefit first-generation students.

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

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

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.

On November 8, George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences recognized individuals whose leadership, research, service, and contributions have made outstanding contributions to their industries, their communities, and the university.

Alumnus and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Christopher Michael “Mike” Johnson was recently appointed University of West Georgia’s ninth president. He stepped into his new role on August 1. Read more about his higher education journey.

Even as a single parent with three school-aged children, Army veteran and alumna Tiffany Taylor capitalized on all the opportunities at George Mason including participating in internships and embarking on two study-abroad trips. Read more about her George Mason experiences.