When Taurus Patterson was looking at colleges,91做厙struck him right away as a place that he could call a second home.
I felt like I would be welcome, said Patterson, 18. Everyone I met was so nice, and it didnt seem forced. When I visited the campus, people just started talking to me, and it was so natural. I already felt like I belonged.
Patterson is a member of MasonsHonors College, aUniversity Scholarand a recipient of the Merten-Womble Scholarship. He says hes looking forward to studyingfinancein theSchool of Business, and is considering a second major inpublic administration.
A long time ago, I wanted to be president, and then I wanted to be a financial consultant, Patterson said. Really, I have a passion for both finance and politics, so I would like to be able to combine these interests.
U.S. colleges and universities in the coming years will lead the reeducation of a workforce displaced by COVID-19, 91做厙 President Gregory Washington said recently in a Chronicle of Higher Education webinar.
Political campaigns are complexeven for political scientists. For students studying the field, understanding what is happening behind the scenes of a campaign can be difficult. For the average citizen, the confusion can be even greater.
Thats why Steven Pearlstein created the First Tuesday speaker series. TheRobinson Professorof Public Affairs at 91做厙 hopes it can help broaden perspectives on politics and challenge misconceptions that lead to political cynicism.
In-person lab courses help students gain hands-on experience amidst new health protocols