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Three motivated Honors College students, Lina Hussein, Rakibul Alam Anik, and Molly Izer, presented their ambitious research projects to The George Mason Board of Trustees. Lina explored the impact of Affordable Care Act provisions on safety in hospitals serving vulnerable populations, Rakibul focused on sustainable agriculture to address soil salinity in Bangladesh, and Molly studied the function and benefits of congressional caucuses. These students showcased their research skills learned in Honors 110 and received guidance from professors during their studies. Their presentations demonstrated the potential of Honors College students to ask good questions, evaluate evidence, and approach research with openness.

Richard Todd Stafford taught youths about water quality and pollution indicators through the “Walton Wednesday” program. The program encourages youths to learn about environmental science and outdoor recreation. Stafford facilitated a hands-on experience monitoring water pollution.

Honors College students on Mason’s softball team won the Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship for the first time. These students excel in various areas and show exceptional leadership skills on and off the field.

The Honors College expresses its gratitude to Ms. Catherine Riley for her service on the Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board and for helping shape our university into what it is today. As she departs from the board, we thank her for her time and commitment and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. 

Game design lead Myles Alexander to the George Mason University Computer Science department, where he honed his software skills.

Track and field triple jumper Dhiambi Otete balanced her mechanical engineering major, the Honors College, and being a student-athlete to prepare herself for life after Mason.

The office is pleased to announce the following student fellowships awarded for the 2022-23 academic year.

McKenzie Lauber is graduating from George Mason University this month with a bachelor of social work degree and a minor in criminology.

Local student Rosy Sultana overcame challenges to succeed in George Mason University's Honors College. She graduates this May with a degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering and Computing.

One of the highlights of biology major Gwendolyne Fields’ Mason career is her summer 2022 internship at the Cheetah Conservation Fund outside the town of Otjiwarongo in Namibia.

At the Spring 2023 Exhibition and Awards Ceremony, several of these students were celebrated with awards recognizing their achievements and accomplishments. The Honors College spotlights students who explore their curiosity and embody a commitment to civic engagement and experiential learning through their involvement within and beyond their communities.

In April, 39 Mason students attended the National Conference on Undergraduate Research at University of Wisconsin­–Eau Claire, where they made new friends, networked, and gained experiences that will help them in their studies and careers.