Honors College

After his high school graduation was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no way Teon Frazier is going to miss this year's Spring Commencement.

When criminology, law and society major Ari Williams came to Mason as a first-generation student and a member of the Honors College, she wanted to work in the federal government.

Ali Tyler picked Mason because of its well-regarded Forensic Science Program and proximity to Washington, D.C., a choice that put her on her preferred career path and also allowed her to flourish as one of the Atlantic 10’s best all-around swimmers.

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

Students in the Honors College Consults course work as consultants for major industry partners in order to solve complex business problems.

Computer science major Shruti Sekar was this year's Winter Commencement student speaker. These are the remarks she gave at the ceremony.

From being an orientation leader to working as an environmental field interpreter for school programs, Jason Mercado made the most of his time at Mason by building up the campus community.

Culminating its second of three years in residence at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University, Silkroad Ensemble engaged with George Mason University’s campus, as well as the local Fairfax community, as Mason Artist-in-Residence in conjunction with its November 5 performance of the world-premiere program American Railroad.

Honors College held a poster workshop for HNRS 110 students, featuring games, activities, and a costume party for academic and social engagement.

Honors College Connects hosted its third Nonprofit Hackathon on October 21, fostering teamwork and creativity among students to solve community challenges. The event, in partnership with local nonprofits, promoted a human-centered design approach, with students working in groups to develop solutions. The day also included mentor participation, brainstorming, and networking opportunities, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.