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Dr. Al Fuertes Appointed as Commissioner to the Philippine TRC

Dr. Al Fuertes Appointed as Commissioner to the Philippine TRC

School of Integrative Studies (SIS) professor Dr. Al Fuertes has been appointed Commissioner to the Philippine Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), a 100% civilian-led and independent Commission to advance public accountability, uphold the right of truth, and support national healing by producing an authoritative, evidence-based public record of extra judicial killings and related patterns of lethal violence that have undermined human dignity and the rule of law, of the former President Duterte’s war on drugs, which escalated in 2016.

2026 SIS Graduation Award Winners

2026 SIS Graduation Award Winners

At SIS, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students who go above and beyond in their academic pursuits and community involvement. This year, we are thrilled to spotlight 5 exceptional students who have made significant contributions to the Mason community and beyond, as our 2026 SIS Outstanding Graduating Students. The Academic Excellence Award goes to those who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and grade point averages during their time at Mason.  They each have earned the highest GPA from the major’s graduating class.

SIS Intern Spotlight: Sara Marean

SIS Intern Spotlight: Sara Marean

Meet Sara Marean, an SIS Senior, majoring in Human Development & Family Science. She interned at private school, Prince William Academy this spring semester. Read more about her internship experience here!