March Mathness
Kristen Smith was recognized by Roanoke County Schools and IXL as an Outstanding Participant in the 2026 March Mathness competition. Read more...
CEHD PhD Student Publishes Chapter on Community and Belonging in Higher Education
Demarcus Merritt, Sr., current PhD student, co-authored a chapter in Higher Education 101 titled, “Getting Off the Island of Isolation: Building & Engaging the Sustainable Village You Deserve.” Read more...
Doctoral student brings teacher well-being to the front of the class with dissertation research
Megan Sharkey, a doctoral student in educational psychology, is hoping her research on teacher well-being will give districts and divisions the insights needed to get teachers the support they need. Read more...
Tricia Wilson co-authored a case study in The Journal of Applied Instructional Design
Current Learning Design and Technology student Tricia Wilson recently co-authored a case study with Professor Lisa Giacumo that highlights the value of practice-based scholarship that grounds research in authentic, community-centered contexts. Read more...
George Mason CEHD Student-Athletes Honored for their Outstanding Achievements
This prestigious award recognizes George Mason University student-athletes who have earned at least 38 credit hours over the course of three semesters and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Read more...
Demarcus Merritt Received the 2026 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award
PhD in Education student Demarcus Merritt, Sr., received the 2026 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers. Read more...
Jenna Lewaren received the Fields Road Elementary School Rising Star Award for 2025-2026
Mathematics specialist leadership student Jenna Lewaren received the Fields Road Elementary School Rising Star Award for 2025-2026. Read more...
Spring 2026 CEHD scholarship recipients announced
This semester, 12 students across our programs earned CEHD donor-funded scholarships. Read more...
Dean’s List honorees announced for fall 2025
Congratulations to our students in the College of Education and Human Development who were named to the George Mason University Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Read more...
Jill Manuel earned People’s Choice Award in 2025 Research Poster Competition
Jill Manuel, doctoral student in the PhD in Education Program, earned the People’s Choice Award in the university’s 2025 Research Poster Competition for her poster entitled "From Awareness to Action: Embedding Trauma-Informed Practices in Higher Education.” Read more...