Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) seeks to synthesize knowledge from several academic programs in the pursuit of gaining a more dynamic understanding of a given topic. The program addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.

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GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series: In the Last Days of the City with Tamer El Said

Tues 10/10 Johnson Center Cinema 7:30pm: Tamer El Said will present and discuss his film about Khalid (Khalid Abdalla), a 35-year-old filmmaker in Cairo, 2009, struggling to make a film that captures the soul of his city while facing loss in his own life. Free and open to the public.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcomes Dean Ann Ardis

Following a national search, the college is pleased to welcome Ann Ardis as its new dean. Her term will begin on August 1, 2018.

The college hosts two celebratory ceremonies for 2018 graduates

At its degree celebrations, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences sends off its doctors, masters, and bachelors with an enthusiastic salute.

Hattery Recognized for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

Angela Hattery, director of Mason’s Women and Gender Studies Program, is the 2018 recipient of the United Bank Presidential Medal for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. The college is grateful to her work on behalf of all of Mason’s students.

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