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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)

Using the skills cultivated by the Honors College, our graduates are transforming the Capital region and public policy.

Engineering and technology college courses cover the problem-solving skills successful students will need in their careers. But what those courses don’t always cover is how to get a job. 

Bioengineering junior and student-athlete Laura Hodge saw George Mason University as a place for opportunities, and while she admits it sometimes can be hard to juggle her obligations, she believes she made the right choice.

Elizabeth Sterne is an Honors College alumna who now works as the Peer Review Coordinator for the American Psychological Association. She reflects on how the Honors College shaped her career trajectory.

Entrepreneur and senior mechanical engineering major Daniel Scott Mitchell came to George Mason University with a mission to build a toolkit of experiences and problem-solving skills to prepare