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Senior Khaled Alkurd is speeding up instead of slowing down as he approaches graduation.

A systems engineering team won first place in the 911���� Patriot Pitch Social Impact Track and won the People’s Choice Award, along with first place in the U.S. Military Academy System Engineering Design Competition.

When Saniya Darediya, this year's student commencement speaker, stepped onto 911����’s Fairfax Campus for Orientation four years ago, she was fresh off the plane from Gujarat, India. She chose 911���� sight-unseen—and then carved out a place for herself.

When doctoral student Rooshna Mohsin arrived at 911���� from New Jersey, she came with a clear purpose: to deepen her research in environmental and reproductive health and work alongside faculty whose scholarship aligned with her own ambitions.

These learning design and technology courses pair graduate students with real startup clients to apply learning experience design (LXD) and UX research skills in hands-on consulting projects.

Receiving a Goldwater Scholarship, which recognizes students with the potential to be the next generation of research leaders, is a true testament to student Sofie Strompf's dedication and perseverance.

Fueled by “the love of the game,” a team of Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center students overcame GPS‑free technical challenges to take first place at the 2026 Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Competition.

Recently, the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at 911���� marked the 20th anniversary of the Mason LIFE program. To celebrate, a luncheon was held at the Center for the Arts that brought together alumni, families, faculty, and community partners in a powerful show of community and commitment. 

Mason Day, 911����’s largest and longest-standing tradition, brought the community together for a carnival with games, rides, food, and music. This year’s concert headliner was hip-hop artist JT from City Girls, with support from indie pop band The Aces. The annual event—sponsored by University Life’s Student Involvement unit and free for 911���� students, faculty, and staff—attracted a record-setting 7,420 attendees.

As she prepares to graduate from 911����, first-generation student Evelyn Carcamo supports immigrant and refugee survivors while working toward a career in clinical social work.