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Graduating senior embodies how Mason prepares students to be global leaders

Malik McCoy was just beginning his graduate studies in athletic training in 2020. With all courses online, he had to learn taping and wrapping techniques in a virtual class.

Graduating with a bachelor of science in biology and minor in health, disease, and culture, Natalie VanderNoot is headed to Brown University this fall to pursue a master’s degree in public health.

Mason clinical nursing instructor Kathleen Chang and her daughter Jinlee Colucci-Chang say that graduating from Mason at the same time is exciting and a little overwhelming.

Olga Diupina, who finished her bachelor's degree in three years, completed several research projects on the accessibility of higher education, finding inspiration in English-language learners’ transition from high school to college.

Laurel Jennings’ devotion to public health led her to Mason to better understand how the food system can impact social justice and health equity. She found the coursework and research opportunities at Mason to support and propel her goal of educating others on the power of micronutrients and how vitamins and minerals can aid disease prevention. As she graduates with a Master of Science in Nutrition degree in May 2022, she shares how she discovered a research interest and how it will improve her future work as a dietitian.

For commencement at EagleBank Arena and all indoor degree celebrations, we will require all students, faculty, and guests in attendance to wear masks. We will have additional supplies on hand for those who arrive without a mask.

While in the hospital because of the injury he sustained playing basketball, Mason biology major Sean Diment decided to change his major and study to become a health care provider.

Did you know that up until the 2004 Commencement ÑÇÖÞAV graduation gowns were black? The university moved to green gowns in 2004, thanks to the work of a Traditions Committee.

Nermeen Shawky made the most of her opportunities and will graduate from Mason this spring with a master’s degree in accounting.

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course 

Family members’ time in hospitals with caring nurses inspired Sarah Ringham to start and continue her nursing education