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Laurel Jennings’ devotion to public health led her to Mason to better understand how the food system can impact social justice and health equity. She found the coursework and research opportunities at Mason to support and propel her goal of educating others on the power of micronutrients and how vitamins and minerals can aid disease prevention. As she graduates with a Master of Science in Nutrition degree in May 2022, she shares how she discovered a research interest and how it will improve her future work as a dietitian.

For commencement at EagleBank Arena and all indoor degree celebrations, we will require all students, faculty, and guests in attendance to wear masks. We will have additional supplies on hand for those who arrive without a mask.

While in the hospital because of the injury he sustained playing basketball, Mason biology major Sean Diment decided to change his major and study to become a health care provider.

Did you know that up until the 2004 Commencement George Mason Ä¢¹½AV graduation gowns were black? The university moved to green gowns in 2004, thanks to the work of a Traditions Committee.

Nermeen Shawky made the most of her opportunities and will graduate from Mason this spring with a master’s degree in accounting.

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course 

In March, Mason alum Kwabena Konadu was recognized for his work by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia with one of the its 2022 Outstanding Faculty Awards, one of the most prestigious teaching awards in the state.

On May 21, 1983, George Mason Ä¢¹½AV awarded its first doctoral degree, a doctor of arts in education, to Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, a teacher at nearby West Springfield High School.

Two Mason students and an alumna received graduate research fellowships through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), and one student was recognized with an honorable mention.

Family members’ time in hospitals with caring nurses inspired Sarah Ringham to start and continue her nursing education

When Mason PhD student Gifty Mensah was working on her master’s degree in microbiology, she realized the tangible impact of research.

Hailey Behrman, a senior marketing student graduating this May, always wanted to explore her Jewish identity, but didn’t know where to start. Behrman sought out Mason Hillel, a nonprofit organization affiliated with George Mason Ä¢¹½AV where students can discover their relationship with Judaism through educational and social programming, including trips to Israel.