Honors College

Tharuna Kalaivanan carves out a vital space for first-generation college students in the world of academic research at Mason. After earning her B.A. in Psychology in the spring of 2020, Kalaivanan continues to make an impact on the Honors College.

Rebecca Howick has over 13 years of experience at George Mason and has focused over 6 years of her career on entrepreneurship education at the Center. Rebecca is a proud alumna of George Mason (M.E.d., ‘15). Her educational background in social work and counseling/human development affords her a unique lens into social entrepreneurship. Her approach to entrepreneurship education focuses on inclusive entrepreneurship and experiential learning. She is responsible for the development and execution of strategy, related initiatives, and team management.

Incoming Mason freshman and EIP graduate Muhammad Farhan Babar is no stranger to helping others.

With 80,000 streams on Spotify, music technology major Jessica Taylor is on a fast track to her goal of a successful career in the music industry. She sees her time at Mason as an opportunity to advance her skills as a singer, songwriter and producer by taking courses in music theory, keyboard and voice lessons.

After coming to the United States from El Salvador to join her mother late in 2010, she enrolled in Mason's Early Identification Program and was an academic star at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Leah and Peregrine Pistone, incoming freshmen at George Mason University, are used to learning together. The siblings were homeschooled by their mother throughout their K-12 years. While they say they are grateful for the experience, they both are looking forward to engulfing themselves in a large university environment with diverse classmates.

Dr. Anthony Hoefer was recognized with the Teaching Excellence Award on May 7, 2021.

Honors College instructor and University Libraries Lead of Teaching and Learning was recognized with the 2021 Adjunct Teacher of Distinction Award for her excellence as an instructor.

Accounting major Isabella Bah began her Mason journey as a student in the Early Identification Program.

Tahmina Rahman in George Mason University’s Honors College has been named the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year, in recognition of outstanding care and commitment to supporting undergraduates’ academic achievement.