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Adjunct faculty member Christopher Stitt publishes new book, "Scaling Pyramids - Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat."

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.

Join us on November 8 as we honor and celebrate the achievements of our college's distinguished faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Community and Catalysts showcases the innovative nature of our faculty research and teaching, while also illustrating how CHSS stands ready to help all George Mason students create the changes that will make our communities a better place. Register now!

Join us on October 7 or November 5 to learn more about our top-ranked PhD program in Criminology, Law and Society!

The American Society of Criminology’s Division of Experimental Criminology awarded Professor Christopher Koper the 2025 Jerry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award.

The American Society of Criminology’s Academy of Experimental Criminology awarded Distinguished University Professor Cynthia Lum the 2025 Joan McCord Award.

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.

George Mason University is Virginia’s leading university for value and upward mobility, and ranked in the top 25 nationally for innovation according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2025 released today. George Mason also achieved a new distinction from U.S. News, as a top 20 school nationally and No. 1 in Virginia for internships, reflecting its commitment to developing the talent needed for today’s dynamic workforce demands.

A capacity audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members attended former U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith's talk “Democracy, Integrity, and the Rule of Law” on Tuesday, September 16 at the Harris Theatre. The annual Wilkins Lecture is cosponsored by the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program and the Schar School of Policy and Government.

CHSS is proud to announce the 2025 Community and Catalysts awardees. The awards celebrate distinguished alumni, faculty, staff, and students whose leadership, research, service, and contributions have made outstanding contributions to their fields, their communities, and to the university.