This blog post was written by Graduate Success Fellow Harris Davis. Harris Davis is a graduate student in the School Psychology Program at George Mason University. Keep reading to learn more about his seven graduate school tips!
Tag: Graduate
Fields Road Elementary School 2025-26 Rising Star Award
- Post author By Hannah King
- Post date January 27, 2026
Jenna Lewaren is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program. While working toward her degree, Jenna also teaches at Fields Road Elementary School, where she recently received their Rising Star Award for 2025-2026. Keep reading to learn more about her experience and for advice she has for prospective and current students.
Spring 2026 Scholarship Recipients
- Post author By Hannah King
- Post date January 20, 2026
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!
- Tags CEHD, George Mason, Graduate, Scholarship, Spring 2026, Undergraduate
My first school psychology conference: Lessons learned
- Post author By Jamie Vaughan
- Post date December 3, 2025
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
- Post author By Anna Ondieki
- Post date November 18, 2025
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.