College of Education and Human Development
CEHD Student News
Videos Explore PDS Approach to Mentoring, Feedback
January 26, 2017
The College of Education and Human Development at Virginia’s George Mason University (GMU) and its professional development school (PDS) partners have established leadership teams to plan robust and personalized training programs for teacher candidates. The teams at the university and school sites work together to engage interns in well-rounded experiences, such as by involving them in local school activities, to help fulfill their individualized professional development plans.
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Abigail Solis, just one of the guys at Redskins camp
September 8, 2016
What surprised Abigail Solis most about her internship as an athletic trainer with the NFL’s Washington Redskins was how the players seemed so down to earth. Read more...
First Student to Complete Coaching Minor Prepares for Career in International Sports Coaching
August 8, 2016
George Mason University student E’Yad Al’Taha will be celebrating two significant accomplishments this December: he will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and he will be the first graduate to complete the new minor in coaching. Read more...
Kaitlin Romm Receives AKA National Scholar Master's Award
April 11, 2016
Congratulations to Kaitlin Romm who has been selected as an American Kinesiology Association (AKA) Masters Scholar for 2016. Kaitlin is a student in the Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion (EFHP) graduate program within the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. She is earning a Master’s of Science degree in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion which focuses on the role of physical activity in the promotion of health, fitness and quality of life. Read more...
Designing Digital Learning in Schools using Robots
April 4, 2016
Robots attended class along with teachers in the Designing Digital Learning in Schools (DDLS) graduate program. These teachers had the opportunity to meet Sphero. They were able to build thinking and problem-solving skills by completing a range of missions and then to use those programming skills to teach their Sphero tricks. Read more...
The Elementary Education PDS program and Local Elementary Schools Win National Award
March 8, 2016
CEHD's Elementary Education program receives the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPD) Exemplary Professional Development School Award. Read more...
Study Sport Management Abroad in Lugano, Switzerland - Summer 2016
February 22, 2016
Summer 2016, professor Craig Esherick, from the School of Recreation, Health and Tourism will teach a Sport Management course at Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland as part of the George Mason University Mason Abroad program. .
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New PhD Joseph DiPietro Looks Forward to Celebrating Winter Graduation
December 18, 2015
Joseph DiPietro, who graduates this semester with a PhD in Education, is ready to celebrate! Read more...
New Graduate Lyn Midcap Lands Job With Washington Redskins
December 18, 2015
Lyn Midcap, who graduates this semester with a sport management degree, is ready to make her mark with the NFL. Read more...
Athletic Training Graduate Students Serve and Learn at Area Middle Schools
November 2, 2015
Through a grant from the Potomac Health Foundation, Mason provides athletic training graduate students to nine area middle schools. Read more...
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Award Goes to Anna Feil
October 22, 2015
Graduate student Anna Feil is the recipient of a national award that honors elementary mathematics specialists. Read more...
For Mason Senior, Teaching Is About "Relationships That Can Really Change Someone’s Life"
October 20, 2015
Amanda Malone has always wanted to be a teacher. She's getting there fast as a student in Mason's accelerated bachelor's/master’s program in elementary education. Read more...
Think You Want To Be a Teacher? Come to the Sept 17 Advising Event!
September 14, 2015
George Mason undergraduates from all majors are invited to this advising event. Find out what courses to take and much more. Read more...
A Summer for Teacher Leaders
August 28, 2015
Students in the Transformative Teaching program met on campus for a week of intensive learning and fascinating meetings on Capitol Hill. Read more...
Instructional Design Students Receive Association Award
August 21, 2015
Two students recently won a prestigious award, and credit the Instructional Design program for their success. Read more...
Athletic Training Alumnus at Work With the Washington Redskins
August 14, 2015
An internship with the Washington Redskins while an athletic training student became the first step to a career with the NFL team. Read more...
Education Honor Society Inducts 35 New Members
August 3, 2015
Kappa Delta Pi welcomes new members to Mason's chapter of the International Honor Society in Education. Read more...
PhD Dissertations - Summer 2015
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to the twelve students in the PhD in Education program who are graduating in Summer 2015! Read more...
TOUR 200 Online Course: For Students Intrigued by the Travel and Tourism Field
June 30, 2015
The TOUR 200 course is 100% online, open to all majors, and a great 3-credit introduction to the travel and tourism field. Read more...
Graduating Student Attends Convocation Via Robot
June 22, 2015
Ever wish you could be in two places at once? One mom used a robot to attend her graduation and her daughter's. Read more...
Outstanding Students Named 2015 Presidential and Dean's Scholars
June 15, 2015
Exceptional doctoral students entering the PhD in Education program in Fall 2015 have been selected as Presidential and Dean's Scholars. Read more...
Student Focus: McKenna Weipert, Events Management
June 15, 2015
The rising senior is taking full advantage of Mason opportunities with a two-month, study abroad internship in London this summer. Read more...
Students Are Part of the Action, Helping Coordinate World Police & Fire Games
June 11, 2015
Tourism and sports management students are getting real-world experience (and jobs) at World Police & Fire Games. Read more...
Student Focus: Rachael Wray, Therapeutic Recreation
June 8, 2015
Rising senior Rachael Wray is the first to complete the Geriatrics Integrative Care Service certificate at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read more...
PhD Dissertations - Spring 2015
June 5, 2015
Sixteen students in the PhD in Education program recently defended their dissertations as part of the final requirements for receiving a doctoral degree. Read more...
Mason Students Create Education Videos for Sierra Leone Orphanage
June 1, 2015
When the Ebola outbreak shut down a town in Sierra Leone, Mason students stepped in to help children keep learning. Read more...
Rory Dippold Receives Virginia "Super Teacher" Award
May 29, 2015
Congratulations to Rory Dippold, recent PhD graduate and 7th grade teacher, who was just named a Virginia Super Teacher. Read more...
Thank You Cam Video - GSE Graduation 2015!
May 17, 2015
Enjoy this video featuring graduates of the Graduate School of Education! Read More...
Thank You Cam Video - RHT Graduation 2015!
May 16, 2015
Enjoy this video featuring graduates of the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism! Read More...
Student Focus: Koscina Renaud, Early Childhood Education
May 15, 2015
The college's faculty has selected 37 graduating students as Program Award Winners for outstanding achievement. Among them is Koscina Renaud, a master's degree student with a passion to educate. Read more...
Student Focus: Nicholas Allevato, Kinesiology
May 15, 2015
The college's faculty has selected 37 graduating students as Program Award Winners for outstanding achievement. Among them is Nicholas Allevato, a senior with a passion to serve. Read more...
Mason Student Researchers Verify Loudoun’s Thirst for a Craft Beer Trail
May 13, 2015
Is Loudoun County fit to be beer country? Mason students study viability of a craft beer trail in Loudoun. Read more...
Graduation! Info, Photos, Videos for the Class of 2015
May 12, 2015
Enjoy graduation photos, thank you cam videos, and more on CEHD's Class of 2015 page. Read more...
Apple Selects Student for Distinguished Educators Class of 2015
April 29, 2015
Congratulations to Katharine Hale, selected for the prestigious Apple Distinguished Educators Class of 2015. Read more...
Disaster Training Prepares Mason Students for the "Big and Bad"
April 20, 2015
Mason students culminated six weeks of training with a full-on disaster scenario at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy. Read more...
CEHD Announces 2014-15 Student Scholarships
March 30, 2015
Congratulations to the outstanding students who are recipients of scholarships from the College of Education and Human Development. Read more...
Vote for Student's A10 Video for George Mason
March 27, 2015
Wow, Taylor Brown, what a great video! Vote by March 29 for the impressive video produced by this Sport Management major and student athlete. Read more...
Five Students Selected to Represent Mason as Teachers of Promise
March 24, 2015
Congratulations to students from CEHD who were selected to represent George Mason University at the annual Teachers of Promise Institute. Read more...
Doctoral Students Honored with Dissertation Awards
March 19, 2015
Congratulations to the doctoral students who received dissertation honors this year. Read more...
Think You Want To Be a Teacher? Come to the March 19 Advising Event!
March 19, 2015
George Mason undergraduates from all majors are invited to this advising event for anyone who's thought about going into teaching. Read more...
Athletic Training Students Celebrate 100% Pass Rate
March 17, 2015
Earlier this month, nine seniors in the Athletic Training program found out that they had achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the field's rigorous certification exam. Read more...
Meet More Than 40 Employers at Education Recruitment Day – March 18, Dewberry Hall
March 17, 2015
They're hiring! Students and alumni are invited to attend the 2015 Education Recruitment Day job fair to meet with more than 40 Washington-area employers. Read more...
Two Scholarship Winners for the Strong Scholars Award
March 4, 2015
Congratulations to graduate students Robyn Regan and Kayla Iacuzio for receiving CEHD's first annual Strong Scholars Award! Read more...
Jason Sturm Places 1st in Para-Bobsled for Team USA
February 24, 2015
In January, sophomore Jason Sturm won first place for Team USA in the first-ever Para-Bobsled World Cup in Igls, Austria. Read more...
Think Summer! New Pool Management Course Now Available
February 20, 2015
A new three-day, three-credit course over spring break provides students with knowledge and certification in pool management. Read more...
Student Focus: Anna White Maximizes Her Mason Experience
February 9, 2015
Anna White, a junior in the Tourism and Events Management program, makes the most of Mason with the help of online courses. Read more...
Kinesiology Program Launches a New B.S. Degree
February 4, 2015
It’s official! “Kinesiology” at George Mason University is now its own degree.
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Best Course Ever? Cruise Ship Management
January 22, 2015
Seventeen George Mason students spent a part of their TOUR 480 course on a five-night cruise that sailed from Miami to the Cayman Islands. Read more...
In the News: Mason LIFE
January 21, 2015
George Mason's residential program for students with intellectual disabilities is highlighted in the New Republic. Read more...
Congratulations Winter Graduates!
December 19, 2014
More than 3,700 degrees were presented at George Mason's winter graduation ceremonies. Read more...