Student Success Blog

Spring 2026 Scholarship Recipients

We are proud to recognize our College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) scholarship recipients for spring 2026.

Each semester, the CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs awards scholarships funded through the Development Office by alumni and philanthropists dedicated to student success. 

These scholarships help students to offset their expenses at George Mason while also highlighting the remarkable achievements of our applicants and their future potential. 

We are proud to recognize our undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients for spring 2026. Congratulations to all recipients, and thank you to our generous donors for making these awards possible!  

Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Congratulations to our students in the College of Education and Human Development who were named to the George Mason University Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester!

The Dean’s List recognizes degree-seeking students who have taken at least six credits in a semester and have earned a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher. View the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List honorees across our programs below. Our college is proud to have so many intelligent and driven undergraduate students!

Pause, don’t push through: Listening to the lights on our mental health dashboard

My first school psychology conference: Lessons learned

As a graduate student, it is essential to find moments to reconnect to a broader purpose, as the demands of coursework, practica, and deadlines can easily become overwhelming. The Virginia Academy of School Psychologists (VASP) hosts an annual conference for aspiring and practicing school psychologists around the state. This year, I attended for the first time as a second-year graduate student preparing for internship placements. The experience offered professional insights and refreshed my motivation and confidence as I prepare to enter the field. 

Family of the Year Award winner: Eun Kyung Choi

Eun Kyung (EK) Choi is a full-time graduate student in the Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program at George Mason University, and a student parent. EK is also the winner of the Dr. Alan and Sally Merten Family of the Year Award! Keep reading to learn more about EK’s family, and their experience at George Mason.