College of Education and Human Development - George Mason University

David Houston was quoted in an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education about the future of community colleges. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/mwtryham

Erik Hines recently published an op-ed in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education titled, "They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings." Read the article here:

They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings Far too often, Black boys and young men are seen from a deficit paradigm riddled with low academic expectations for not exhibiting behaviors that reflect western Eurocentric value.

George Mason’s new Life Sciences and Engineering Building is stocked with potential energy for students and the region George Mason University's new Life Sciences and Engineering Building at the Science and Technology Campus (SciTech Campus) in Manassas, Virginia, supports the university's growing need for highly specialized instructional labs, classrooms, and support spaces.

📆 Save the date: Mason Vision Day is next week! 📆

A 24-hour period dedicated to giving back to programs that you love most, Mason Vision Day is the perfect way to show support to the College of Education and Human Development. From noon on April 3 through noon on April 4, you have the opportunity to make a gift to positively impact our students and their futures!

Doug Wilson recently published an article in eLearn Magazine where he talks about the opportunities and challenges eLearning practitioners face with Jonathon Richter. Read the article here:

elearn Magazine: Extended Reality (XR) Opportunities and Challenges for eLearning Practitioners: A conversation with Immersive Learning Research Network's Dr. Jonathon Richter elearn

From the classroom to educational leadership, alumnus Tom Giska, MEd ’81, shares insights, challenges, and the evolution of teaching over the five decades he's been in education. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3jppj3ra

Reagan Mergen, a recent doctoral graduate in the PhD in Education Program, provides insights on the dissertation proposal process. Read the latest post on the Student Success Blog for insider tips on assembling dissertation materials and preparing for your proposal: https://tinyurl.com/y7fmvunt

Bethany Letiecq wrote a briefing paper for the Council on Contemporary Families about immigration policies and their impact on families. Read the brief here: https://tinyurl.com/2jpcj92m

Professor Supriya Baily has published a new book that examines how a fundamentalist movement in India has affected women's rights over a 30-year span. Learn more about this book here: https://tinyurl.com/4wb72h7w

Shannon Smith, a graduate student in the Kinesiology Program, is pioneering a transformative health and wellness education initiative in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Learn more about Shannon and this program here: https://tinyurl.com/ypajm9ea

School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management student Brayden O’Connor was quoted in The Washington Post about George Mason's basketball coach Tony Skinn. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/2pxe6fxv

David Houston was quoted in an article from Education Week about the potential dissolution of the Department of Education. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/3xhrfykf

Martin Ford, CEHD emeritus faculty, was quoted in an article discussing the motivational psychology behind finding small moments of joy in your health journey. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/4v38tf84

Bethany Letiecq was quoted in an article from The Baltimore Sun about Baltimore City's population increase. Read the article here:

Baltimore gains residents for first time since 2014; area counties show gains The Baltimore area’s population grew 0.4% from 2023 to 2024, according to new census population estimates, which show all but two Maryland jurisdictions gaining residents.

Ellen Rodgers was inducted as a Fellow into The Academy of Leisure Sciences in recognition of her contributions to the intellectual advancement of the field of leisure sciences. Learn more about this honor here: https://tinyurl.com/3jwm77cm

Are you someone who has been impacted by recent federal government workforce reductions or other governmental shifts? The College of Education and Human Development offers graduate programs designed to help you enhance your skills and discover new opportunities.

Recently separated federal government employees are eligible for a graduate application fee waiver when applying to CEHD graduate programs for fall 2025. For any inquiries regarding this or the admissions process, please contact us at [email protected].