Outstanding Graduate Student Honorees - Winter 2021

MA in Economics

While an MA student, he had an op-ed published in the Washington Times.

MA in Philosophy

An excellent student, Sean distinguished himself in the program's study abroad in connection with a course on Auschwitz.

PhD in Economics

Brian was a part-time enrolled student while working full-time at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as Assistant Director, Federal Open Market Committee Secretariat, Division of Monetary Affairs.

Professional and Technical Writing concentration in the MA in English

Racquel supported grant and promotional efforts for the program and here at Mason during her internship.

MA in Global Affairs

Robin has found ways to tie together her academic training and passion for empowering communities in work with non-profits and in international development.

Literature concentration in the MA in English

Jamie is a terrific student who carries a 4.0 GPA.

PhD in Communication

Elmira did significant work in her career while also completing her dissertation.

MPS in Applied Industrial-Organizational Psychology

According to faculty, Amanda is "just awesome on all levels."

PhD in Criminology, Law and Society

Jordan was a summer Peer Advisor and a triple-Mason graduate.

MA in Higher Education and Student Development

As both a Mason undergrad alumna and employee, Larson returned to get a Mason Master's as well.

MA in Sociology

Levi produced a very impressive thesis on the how the American political right is using rhetoric and discourse for political mobilization.

MS in Criminal Justice

Chloe is graduating with a 4.0 while also working in the field full-time.

MA in Art History

O'Keefe's research focuses an ancient Roman shrine that is no longer in existence.

PhD in Psychology

Pedemonte has performed extensive research into the role of young blood plasma in reducing neurocognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer's disease.

PhD in Sociology

According to faculty, Petty is "an exemplary scholar and citizen of the program."

Spanish concentration in the MA in Foreign Languages

Emily is a stellar student whose class contributions and written work are consistently top-notch.

MA in Strategic Communication

Urbansky applied her active duty military experiences to addressing important societal communication issues.