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Calculating the value of a stock or bond is relatively straightforward, but have you ever thought about the monetary value of an endangered species? Finance major and May graduate Eleri Burnett has.

“I feel like I held myself back for a long time not really believing in myself and then, when I started doing things, I was always capable of a lot more than I thought I was.” 

Joshua McLean (2021, Film and Video Studies) developed his skills doing more artistic film work through his company Lemonjerky productions and more commercial work in his capacity on the Honors College communications team

Nathan Crawford was the Honors College Social Media intern from 2018 to 2021.

Ben Rhoades was involved with sustainability and environmental justice at Mason and is putting these commitments into practice as a Watershed Specialist for the Reston Association.

Alumna Maggie Deely used HNRS 361 to build on interests she developed while at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation and plan an educational exhibit about insect life. It is now on display in Exploratory Hall.

Congratulations to Tahmina Rahman, Honors College Advisor, for being the recipient of this year’s V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award!

At the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Awards Ceremony, Honors College Director of Communications Richard Todd Stafford was recognized for his dedication to Mason's Mission.

Mason junior Jackie Luu is named a recipient of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year.

Facing climate change, systemic racism, and resource inequity, ten Honors College students worked with peers from Mason and VCU to organize the second annual Virginia Environmental Justice Summit, held on Saturday March 27th, 2021.

Damika Barr (2002) demonstrates that Honors College alumni bring their commitment to civic engagement and equity to the workplace.

“I think everyone should go to Mason… It’s the right size for people who are ready to make a difference.” - Tennille Parker (1997)