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!
Demarcus Merritt, Sr. is a student in our PhD in Education Program. Demarcus recently received the 2026 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers. Keep reading to learn more about his experience and advice he has for prospective and current students.
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.
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!
Johnson Center at sunset on the Fairfax Campus . Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University
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!