Xia Amari Parkes

  • May 8, 2024

    The Honors College is pleased to announce that Jeff Shen (BS Management Information Systems, ‘96), a University Scholar alumnus and the President of Red Team Consulting [tagged on platforms where it is appropriate to do so], will speak at our graduation reception tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th. Since January 2023, Jeff has served on the Honors College Advisory Board. In this capacity, Jeff recently organized the first-ever Honors College Government Contracting Roundtable and hosted an Honors College Professional Development Fellows workshop.

  • March 13, 2024

    On February 17, Honors College students were given the opportunity to discover for themselves this bastion of American culture. During the visit, the students were able to see some of the Library of Congress’ most significant exhibitions and collection pieces – including a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s personal library

  • August 31, 2023

    Mason's Honors College held its annual ice cream social, welcoming new students with treats, games, and introductions.

  • July 3, 2023

    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.

  • June 23, 2023

    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.

  • June 16, 2023

    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.