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Nathan Ferraro is a junior Communication major with a double concentration in journalism and political communication. He is a staff writer and Jim Borden scholar at the Pittsburgh-based multimedia news company Trib Total Media for Summer 2026.

Communication PhD candidate, Neha Gour, co-authored with Emeritus Professor Dr. Ed Maibach and Luis Ortiz, a research paper titled "Health implications of the rapid rise of data centers in Virginia: an exploratory assessment" examining the potential health impacts of data center expansion in Virginia.

Christina Pagonis is a senior Communication major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Event and Tourism Management. She is a summer 2026 intern with Fanatics at the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Philadelphia.

Sophie is a senior communication major with an emphasis in media production and criticism, and is a Summer social media intern at monthly regional magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine.

As debates over digital propaganda, misinformation, and media manipulation intensify, audiences are increasingly unsure what’s fact and what’s fiction across news outlets and social media feeds. At George Mason University, Sergei Samoilenko, associate professor in the Department of Communication, is working to better understand how digital disruption and manipulation practices shape public perception.

"How Climate Change is Making Your Life More Expensive"

Former George Mason women's soccer player Hollis Kosco, BA Speech Communication '94, is serving as the senior transportation manager for the World Cup.

Foss has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment for ESPN.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrated more than 1,300 graduates on May 16 at EagleBank Arena. Congratulations to our newest CHSS alumni!

Along with the graduates, a Commencement fixture also is moving on. Star Muir led Commencement for the last time as Head University Marshal, his role since 2015. Muir is retiring after 38 years of service and teaching in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. “He conducted the ceremony with the appropriate level of dignity and respect for this auspicious occasion,” Washington said at the outset of his remarks. “Thank you, Star, for your dedication and devotion to your students and to the university.”