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"Each year the College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrates individuals whose leadership, research, service, and contributions have made outstanding contributions to their fields, their communities, and to George Mason University. These CHSS alumni, students, faculty, and staff showcase how the humanities and social sciences drive our community forward in advancing cutting-edge research, impactful service, and critical competencies for today's global and knowledge-based economy."

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Lauren Cafferty, BA Communication '12, with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award in Communication. Cafferty’s undergraduate research experience created connections with Mason faculty that launched her career as a health communication scientist.

"It takes an adventurous spirit and a whole lot of time management to enter a global PR competition in the last few weeks of a semester. That's precisely what drove #MasonCOMM's team of Rylee Sadler and Alexander Ramirez to accept the challenge. And now, they are in it."

Mason's new Lab for Writing and Communication brings together support for all university students on the writing and speech components of their work. Learn about the power of 'what if?' and how to make an appointment.

Cases Advancing Journalism at Mason: Going Beyond Traditional Reporting to Provide Students & the Mason Community with Innovative Opportunities

The Center for Humanities Research's 2023-24 theme calls for literary, cultural, historical, philosophical, artistic, linguistic, anthropological, religious, and archival engagements with the question of disposability. Learn more and apply to be a fellow. Applications due at noon on November 21.

Cases Advancing Journalism at Mason: Going Beyond Traditional Reporting to Provide Students & the Mason Community with Innovative Opportunities

University Professor Edward Maibach, director of Mason’s Center for Climate Change Communication, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. The Academy recognized his research, leadership, and work to educate the public on the health risks of climate change and need for immediate climate solutions.