The Dean’s Challenge Scholarship is awarded to recognize exceptional students not only in their superior academic achievement but in their inspirational civic and community engagement. Learn more about this year's four graduate student awardees.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor David Huchler, BS Law Enforcement '91, CERG Administration of Justice '04, MPA '06 with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award in criminology, law and society. Huchler served with the City of Alexandria Police Department for 26 years before being appointed chief of police for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in April 2018.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Jonathan McElderry, BA Administration of Justice '06, with the 2025 CHSS alumni service award. McElderry is a nationally recognized scholar, educator, and leader in higher education.