Awards

Advisors are nominated by students for going above and beyond in their service to advisee success.

Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering, understands that graduate school can feel isolating—especially for those far from home and family. Rather than turning inward, she chose to build community by reaching out.

The university recognizes Associate Professor Jennifer N. Victor with not one but two 2025 awards, reflecting her efforts in mentorship and student civic engagement.

Only five years after graduating from George Mason University, alumna Rhyan Elliott, Film and Video Studies ’20, was recently a production supervisor for the five-time Oscar-winning film Anora (2024), directed by Sean Baker.

Not only is our professor featured in Marquis Who’s Who, he’s been given a lifetime achievement award by the biographical resource. See why.

A Schar School associate professor is honored by a major policy association for his leadership in guiding the public sector’s use of technology, most notably artificial intelligence. Read about Alan R. Shark’s award and his work.

Congratulations to Bethany Cieslowski, Lila Fleming, Daphne King, Kerri LaCharite, PJ Maddox, and MB (Marybeth) Mitcham on being recognized by George Mason University, the Office of the President, and the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning.

This Schar School alum has spent 33 years taking students around the globe to broaden their world view and deepen their education. And for that, the University presents Michal McElwain Malur with the 2025 Faculty/Staff Alumni Award.

George Mason’s program receives national honor for innovation in health care administration education.

The National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA) presented Associate Professor Jennifer N. Victor with their Pi Sigma Alpha Award for mentoring undergraduates. See what it means to her.