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Graduate student’s research examines how identity impacts world affairs

Graduate student’s research examines how identity impacts world affairs

Master's student Ilya Kim, 2025 CHSS Dean's Challenge Scholarship recipient, is expanding his undergraduate capstone project on the Russian island of Sakhalin in a project his advisors call a "fascinating case study." Discover how Kim's journey from Russia to South Korea shaped his academic interests.

Kira Clark honored with distinguished alumni award

Kira Clark honored with distinguished alumni award

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Kira Clark, BA Foreign Languages; Russian Studies '03, with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni award in Russian and Eurasian studies. Clark is the founder the nonprofit organization, K9s Serving Vets, and a U.S. Army veteran.

CHR/CEC present "AI & The Humanities"

CHR/CEC present "AI & The Humanities"

The year-long series seeks to foster cross-disciplinary AI literacy, explore how AI shapes and is shaped by culture, ethics, history, and society, and provide opportunities for research incubation and exchange.

Looking Back, Thinking Forward: A GLOA Grad’s Reflection

Looking Back, Thinking Forward: A GLOA Grad’s Reflection

Meet Anka Whelan, a Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies double major who graduated this spring, in 2025. As an accelerated master's student, she will complete her MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution with a concentration in the Dynamics of Violence here at George Mason. With her interdisciplinary education and strong understanding of the Russian language and culture, she hopes to bring this expertise into the field of international security, where she can research and analyze the war in Ukraine and its human rights and security implications.

Leena Halabi honored with distinguished alumni award

Leena Halabi honored with distinguished alumni award

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Leena Halabi, BA Global Affairs; Russian and Eurasian Studies '14, with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni award in Russian and Eurasian studies. Halabi is a social media analyst with Voice of America.

Peter Boettke publishes new book on Estonia's path to freedom Publications

Peter Boettke publishes new book on Estonia's path to freedom

The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth recounts the fall of Estonian freedom when, for five decades, it was trapped in the Soviet Union. Eventually, following a mostly-peaceful revolution, Estonians regained their freedom and reformed their nation quickly to become one of the freest nations on earth.