Student Success Blog

Meet Henrico Virtual Academy’s Teacher of the Year

Claire Hsieh is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program. While working toward her degree online, Claire also teaches math at Henrico Virtual Academy, where she was recently named their Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. Keep reading to learn more about her experience and for advice she has for prospective and current students.

Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Each semester, the College of Education and Human Development (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 fall 2025. Congratulations to all recipients, and thank you to our generous donors for making these awards possible!   

Join the CEHD Student Advisory Board

Looking to make the most of your college experience? Join the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Student Advisory Board!

We are recruiting new members from Monday, 9/8/2025 – Thursday, 9/25/2025. Get involved and make your mark – apply today!

Summer 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 summer 2025 term!

A look into the Elementary Education Program: teaching science through “Wonder Journals”

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a pre-service teacher at George Mason University?