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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Where Every Story Begins and Future Leaders are Forged

At George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), students from every background discover their voice, their purpose, and their power to change the world. As the university’s largest academic unit, CHSS integrates a wide range of disciplines that confront essential questions about our lives and our world and bring the human perspective to all other fields of study.

With your support, we prepare leaders, thinkers, and innovators to take on tomorrow’s challenges—starting today.

The rigorous academic environment was about cultivating a mindset. George Mason prepared me for more than just a job—it prepared me for a lifelong journey.

Hassan Shahidi BA International Studies ’81, MA Economics ’83

Top-Ranked Programs, Growing Alumni Networks

#1

Criminology program in Virginia, 10th in the nation

75K+

Alumni worldwide

Why CHSS? Why Now? Why You?

As an alum, parent, faculty, or friend, your generosity powers student success, academic excellence, and community transformation. Your gift creates a brighter future for all—one story and one student at a time.

Funding Priorities

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Student Success

Empower our students to start and finish their education, regardless of where they begin.

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Faculty Excellence

Ensure our faculty are supported with the resources they need to engage in cutting-edge work while educating our talented student body.

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Research and Impact

Enable our research centers to expand their scope and impact as they tackle some of the most pressing issues of our century.

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Experiential Learning

Invite students to hone their problem-solving skills, work within complex teams, and develop an innovative mindset.

The art of giving is the art of caring.

Rutledge M. Dennis Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
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Contact Us

Eleanor Weis
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations
[email protected]

 

I invite you to join us in helping turn our students’ dreams of future success into reality.

Ann L. Ardis Dean and Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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You Are the Difference

Every gift is unique, but when combined with the support of the entire Mason Nation, it adds momentum to powering what’s next.