Student Spotlight

Watch Neha's interview on the Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson in this article.

When Cheyenne Elizabeth Singleton sat down to choose a subject for a first-person narrative project, she didn't have to look far. The story she wanted to tell had been unfolding in front of her for years. It was her mother's. A junior at George Mason University, Singleton created a first-person narrative centered on her mother, a breast cancer survivor whose journey included three diagnoses, years of treatment, and an unwavering determination to keep moving forward. What began as a classroom assignment became a moving portrait of resilience, hope, and family.

Communication doctoral student, Philip Wilkerson, represented George Mason University’s Department of Communication at the 111th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in Norfolk, Virginia.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Instructor Balkisa has gone above and beyond to find additional certifications through the Sterns Center to continue to evolve as a teacher for her students.

Award-winning figure skater and George Mason University student Ilia Malinin was recognized as the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2026 Icons of DC Honoree Thursday night at an event hosted at American University.

As a PhD student who aspires to work in industry, finding myself in spaces where this multi-arena crossover is encouraged and supported is critical to identifying the areas where I hope to grow professionally. 

Kathryn Dorre is a junior communication major with a minor in marketing. She interned over the summer at Leidos, an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Madison Turner is a senior Communication major with a concentration in public relations. She interned at Hopewell City Public Schools in Hopewell, Virginia.

Cassie Northern is a senior Communication minor with a concentration in journalism and is majoring in Art and Visual Technology.  She was a Summer 2026 remote intern for The Fairfax Girl, which creates lifestyle and community content for those living in Northern Virginia.

Joao Araujo, is a senior communication major and interned at Heven AeroTech, Dulles, Virginia.