College of Education and Human Development

CEHD Student News

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Mason alum finds way to make sure low-income students don’t go hungry

January 27, 2023

Fairfax County teacher who studied at Mason leads an effort to eliminate student lunch debt. Read more...
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Mason PhD candidate Britt Miller selected for highly competitive 2023 CADRE fellowship

January 9, 2023

As a CADRE fellow, Mason researcher will focus on ways to support teachers in improving preK-12 STEM education for all students. Read more...
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Marketable Craft

November 28, 2022

Students learn wine and craft beverage management in new School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management class. Read more...
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Research says club sports are Mason’s untapped resource

September 30, 2022

Study by PhD candidate Zikun Li finds club sports may increase Mason attendance and boost graduate rates. Read more...
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Another chance to lead for Mason volleyball star

September 1, 2022

Peyton Ehmke, sport management student, continues to excel in the sports industry. Read more...
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Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund

May 4, 2022

Dr. Pajardo meets with the first two recipients of her scholarship fund. Read more...
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2022 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholars Recognized

April 21, 2022

‘Strong Scholars’ meet with Foundation Representatives for a meet and greet. Read more...
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A Future Patriot Is Accepted to Mason LIFE

March 11, 2022

Paloma Wiles and her family learn Paloma has been accepted into the Mason LIFE program and will begin her journey Fall 2022! Read more...
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Effect of Poor Sleep on Firefighter Health

March 10, 2022

School of Kinesiology professor Joel Martin is the lead author on a study indicating firefighters with poor sleep habits have worse overall health. Read more...
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George Mason Computer Science Teacher Externship Program

February 3, 2022

This is the second year of a unique teaching externship for current and potential computer science teachers in D.C. and Virginia. Read more...
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‘Rewarding Experience’

October 7, 2021

Recent Sport Management grad Hunter Kelly helped the Washington Nationals stay in play during the pandemic. Read more...
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Giving Back

September 21, 2021

Kinesiology grad student Christopher Frost helps Town of Warrenton manage return to recreation with independent study. Read more...
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Learning to Adapt

September 7, 2021

CEHD preparing tourism, events management and hospitality students for new challenges amid pandemic and effects of climate change. Read more...
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Lofty Goals

July 23, 2021

Sport management alum and Olympic track and field gold medalist David Verburg hoping to qualify for 2024 Olympic Games representing Team USA in rugby. Read more...
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Optimizing Learning for All

July 22, 2021

Three special education PhD students interning with lead educational design nonprofit. Read more...
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Prioritizing Well-Being

June 10, 2021

Alumna Diana Karczmarczyk (PhD, ’13) named D.C. Police Department’s first Director of Employee Well-Being. Read more...
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‘True Test’

May 13, 2021

Mason LIFE students persevere through pandemic to complete four-year program. Read more...
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Pivoting Plans

May 7, 2021

Athletic training major Destini Manuel adjusts to limitations of pandemic to finish practicum requirements to earn degree this spring. Read more...
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Culture of Wellness

April 8, 2021

George Mason recognized globally for efforts to create culture of wellness on campus. Read more...
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Twenty Area Teachers Chosen for Amazon Externship

March 18, 2021

George Mason University, Maryland Chamber Foundation and Amazon team up to provide 20 teachers computer science externships. Read more...
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‘Super Invested’

March 11, 2021

Kinesiology grad Mike Snowden (’15) enjoying success as the Alabama men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach. Read more...
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‘Importance of Service’

March 9, 2021

Alumna Amanda Smialek juggles teaching, parenting and National Guard duties. Read more...
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Presidential Pick

March 3, 2021

Two-time grad Bernadine Futrell (’06 MEd, ’09 PHD) named director for the Office of Head Start by Biden-Harris Administration. Read more...
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Helping Others

February 11, 2021

Internship helps alumna Katherine Leon land full-time job with National Alliance on Mental Illness. Read more...
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Amazon Externship

January 11, 2021

George Mason University, Maryland Chamber Foundation teaming up with Amazon to provide computer science education externships to teachers. Read more...
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Reeling ‘em in

January 7, 2021

Recreation management senior Chase Brown provides fishing advice, help during internship with Fairfax parks. Read more...
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Leaving an impact

December 17, 2020

Human development and family science senior devotes her time to working with children impacted by cancer. Read more...
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Helping Families

December 11, 2020

Human development and family science major Andersen Guske making impact on families with his internship at the nonprofit Formed Families Forward. Read more...
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‘Proud moment’

December 2, 2020

Sport management alumna and Vanderbilt soccer coach impressed by student-athlete’s barrier-breaking opportunity for college football team. Read more...
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Breaking Barriers

November 30, 2020

Sport management grad and Cleveland Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson becomes first woman to coach a position group during an NFL game. Read more...
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Virtual Workshops

October 27, 2020

Learning Technologies in Schools graduate students and alumni help local schools adapt during pandemic. Read more...
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Seeking Tutors

September 22, 2020

CEHD and EduTutorVA are partnering to help K-12 students in danger of falling behind during the pandemic. Read more...
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Pursuing a Passion

September 17, 2020

Sport Management student works professional wrestling fandom into possible career path. Read more...
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Internship Collaboration

September 2, 2020

Sport management, sport and recreation studies and recreation management students collaborate for summer internship with USA Boccia. Read more...
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Virtual Versatility

August 7, 2020

Tourism and events management alumna turned internship with Conference Managers into full-time job despite pandemic. Read more...
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Books for Inclusion

August 6, 2020

Transformative teaching alumna raises funds and gathers books for diversity awareness for elementary school in Manassas. Read more...
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Adapting Amid a Pandemic

July 29, 2020

Recreation management students, recent alumni contributing on front lines of area parks. Read more...
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Diverse Voices

July 16, 2020

CEHD organization ensures minority students are empowered to thrive in Athletic Training program. Read more...
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Dissecting Online Learning

June 17, 2020

Research of learning technologies associate professor Jered Borup mentioned in New York Times article on virtual classrooms Read more...
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A Message from CEHD Interim Dean Robert Baker

June 9, 2020

CEHD Students,

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Coach in Training

June 8, 2020

Two-time CEHD alumnus, Mason baseball graduate assistant learns coaching lessons both on and off the field. Read more...
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Virtual Celebration

May 29, 2020

CEHD graduate students reunite one final time before graduation with virtual capstones. Read more...
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‘Beyond Impressed’

May 22, 2020

CEHD Mason LIFE program adjusts, moves nearly 100 classes online for spring semester during pandemic. Read more...
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Gracious Legacy

May 21, 2020

Former CEHD dean Jeff Gorrell remembered for mastery as educator and artist. Read more...
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Overcoming Adversity

May 21, 2020

Kinesiology major Hadley Graham pushes through rare blood disease to achieve her dream of graduating this year. Read more...
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Frontline Help

May 19, 2020

Athletic training graduates are playing an important role on the coronavirus frontlines. Read more...
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Going to bat for bats

May 5, 2020

Recreation management senior using her internship at Potomac Overlook Regional Park to better educate children learn about bats and their habitats. Read more...
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Digital Interning

April 27, 2020

Therapeutic recreation senior Riley Wilkerson makes adjustments to complete internship from home. Read more...
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Virtual defense

April 16, 2020

Mason PhD students adapt to coronavirus pandemic by moving dissertation defenses into the virtual realm. Read more...
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Molding America’s Best

April 8, 2020

Alumnus with degrees in educational psychology and kinesiology serving as strength and conditioning coach for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Read more...