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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.

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.

INTS Assoc. Prof. & SMSC Interim Director Dr. Elizabeth Freeman praises INTS and SMSC '17 Alumni Ashley Fortner on her work with the National Zoo and their newest addition, Asian Baby Elephant Linh Mai.

The symposium officially launched the IIR’s new strength in arts, culture, and storytelling, which complements its longtime focus on the gathering and dissemination of quantitative data about immigrant contributions to the United States.

INTS Academic Advisor and instructor, Marty Abruzzo, was named amongst the Top 10 Academic Advisors at Mason for 2026. Congrats Marty!