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A Recap of the Next System Teach-In at George Mason University

A Recap of the Next System Teach-In at George Mason University

We were among 11 sites of Next System Teach-Ins that took place across the Americas. The energy, passion, and critical conversations over the past weeks have been exciting to see. We’re writing to recap the event's success and channel this momentum into our ongoing work as we look ahead to April 2027.

"Religion for Breakfast"

"Religion for Breakfast"

Andrew Mark Henry is the creator of the YouTube sensation "Religion for Breakfast." The title of his presentation is: "What Fiction Gets Wrong About Real-World Magic.”

John Robinson honored with distinguished alumni award

John Robinson honored with distinguished alumni award

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor John Robinson, MA Sociology '10, with the Distinguished Alumni Award in sociology and anthropology. Robinson is an assistant professor of sociology, associated faculty in African American Studies, and the Richard Allen Lester University Preceptor at Princeton University.

Your journey towards real change begins here

Your journey towards real change begins here

We are pleased to announce that Next System Studies is now accepting applications from George Mason University students to the Spring 2026 cohort of Next System Fellows! 

Shawn Camp honored with distinguished alumni award

Shawn Camp honored with distinguished alumni award

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Shawn Camp, BA Sociology '21, with the 2025 Distinguished Staff Alumni Award. Camp has led the George Mason Patriots baseball team to historic success in his third season as head coach. Under his leadership, the 2025 team posted a 40-21 record—the program’s best since 2009—and broke the NCAA record for runs in a single inning.