Outstanding Undergraduate Student Honorees - Winter 2023

BA in Human Development and Family Sciences, Minor in Social Work

Wit plans to pursue a Master's in Social Work, Amelia came to Mason as a transfer student and found her passion through an internship.

BS in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology

Time spent in psychology research labs as well as mental health support settings influenced Alice to pursue graduate studies following her bachelors degree.

BA Integrative Studies, Concentration in Social Sciences for Education

Already well on her way to a Master's degree while still an undergrad (and maintaining a 3.99 GPA), Sophia is combining her interests in education and history and plans on becoming a educator.

BA in Foreign Languages, Concentration in Spanish

Intensive coursework and faculty mentors led this first generation student to flourish.

BA in Russian and Eurasian Studies, BA in History

Development of advanced Russian language skills included participation in prestigious summer immersion program.

BS in Criminology, Law and Society

Internships and campus involvement lead to opening a career path in public service

BA in Anthropology

Internships and research forged interests in future work in agroforestry and indigenous rights.

BA in History and BA in Anthropology

Double major whose honors thesis examines the medieval portrayal of the Sami, the indigenous northern neighbors of the medieval Norse.

BA in Foreign Languages, Concentration in French; BA in Economics

Study abroad and research lead to lifelong interests and career pathway

BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a Concentration in Sustainable Agriculture

Exciting coursework and internships inspired a unexpected future goal.

BA in Global Affairs, Concentration in Global Governance

Time at both Mason Korea and Fairfax campuses proved impactful and key to success.

BA in Art History, Minors in Arts Management and Design Thinking

An innovative thinker with a curatorial experience in the contemporary art world, Kendall took a life-changing opportunity on a museum internship in Arkansas.

BIS, Concentration in Childhood Studies

Hardworking and dedicated student is on track to be a teacher once she completes her accelerated bachelor/master's degree program.

BA in Economics, minors in Global Systems and International/Comparative Studies

Faculty, expert mentors, and internships sparked and solicited Youstiena's passion for economic analysis and and policy-making.

BA in Criminology, Law, & Society, Minor in Forensic Psychology

Taking advantage of many opportunities at Mason and the community is the key to success.

English BA with a concentration in Cultural Studies and a minor in Forensic Science

With strong, positive influence from faculty mentors. Ryn is graduating with honors in the major as a published poet.

BA in Sociology, Concentration in Global Sociology

Intensive coursework on a variety of topics opened the door to a passion for research.

BFA in Creative Writing

Faculty members describe this student as "a terrific writer and an extraordinary student—ambitious in his own fiction writing and thoughtful and generous in his feedback to others. He brings great energy to the classroom."