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A former journalist who transitioned to the communication field, Kimberly found her "tribe" during her time at George Mason and made several lifelong friendships.
MPS in Applied Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Sophie developed practical knowledge and skills through an MPS in applied industrial and organizational psychology that enhanced her effectiveness as a talent acquisition manager, particularly in designing fair and valid selection systems, at Toast Inc.
A summer 2025 graduate, Mary is currently an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi who aspires to produce an impactful line of research, mentor graduate students, and earn tenure.
Through her studies at George Mason University, Lorena developed strong research and writing skills while drawing on her international background and professional experience to address real-world challenges in public policy and international development.
While Shea spent a few more years than most completing his PhD at George Mason, he appreciates having the additional time to help people and develop lasting friendships.
After graduating from George Mason with an undergraduate degree in economics in May 2020, Logan began working full-time as a program manager at the Mercatus Center. This professional experience solidified his interest in economics and led him to continue his formal education through the MA program.
MD Minhazul, an international student from Bangladesh, hopes to shape economic policymaking in the future for developing nations. At George Mason, Minhazul’s growth came not just from classes, but from accidentally discovering campus events and getting pulled into thoughtful conversations with professors and peers that made learning feel both challenging and fun.
Paloma received the MA in interdisciplinary studies in four years through the bachelor's/accelerated master's program, studying social justice and human rights.
MA in English with a concentration in Cultural Studies
While earning his master’s in English in the cultural studies concentration, Jonathan served as his program’s GAPSA representative and worked for the university’s Division of Enrollment Management, where he redesigned the admissions website and email communications to improve accessibility for prospective students.
Padmini completed both her undergraduate and master’s degrees at George Mason which she describes as incredibly fulfilling, both academically and personally, shaped by meaningful research experiences and lasting friendships.
As a master of arts student in English, George Mason introduced Shuzon to a diverse set of students, professors, and thinkers that challenged his view of the world. Shuzon refers to George Mason as a campus in Virginia, but a university of the world.
A Marine Corps veteran, hopes to use his MS in criminal justice to transition from ahis position as a military contractor to the government service side within the CJIS division for NCIS.
