Costello College of Business News

It wasn’t until 1972, during a United Nations conference in Stockholm, that the nations of the world formally announced what was already self-evident to most—human activity was detrimentally impacting the environment, and in turn, threatening our future prosperity. Nearly 50 years on, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

George Mason University’s School of Business has been engaging students globally since the mid-1990s. Since then, students have participated in more than 100 global residencies around the globe.

When Bradley Rosenberg (Accounting ’80 and EMBA ’93) and Kathy Clark (EMBA ’95) talk about risk, they talk about the risk of not doing. It’s a heavier weight, they imply, to not do something. It’s a higher risk.

Despite their own limited resources, Sally A. and Albert W. Kaider always made helping meet the needs of others a priority. Their legacies will now be honored as the new name of the Business for a Better World Impact Fellows 2021-2022 First Year Experience.

The Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University’s School of Business has been awarded four studies to conduct finance research for the Office of Defense Pricing and Contracting within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Fifteen senior leaders from Navy Mutual Aid Association spent three days with George Mason University Executive Development to hone their data analytics skills in a customized “Data Analytics Strategic Leadership Program” with School of Business Professor Tarun Kushwaha.

Kaiser Permanente recently announced a grant of $175,000 jointly supporting the Business for a Better World Center at George Mason University School of Business and the Mason and Partners Clinics (MAP Clinics).

Last month, the School of Business completed the Diversity and Inclusion Workshop Series to coincide with Celebrate Diversity Month. Jointly presented by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the School of Business Alumni Chapter and the School of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services, the series provided a judgment-free zone where participants could share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other and from the moderators.

Tien Huynh’s mindset has driven him toward his desired destination throughout his young career, yet his determination yields unseen future potential. It has taken him from Vietnam to Ohio to Mason and beyond.

Jerry McGinn, executive director of the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University's School of Business, was named one of 2021’s Wash100 Winners of most influential leaders in the GovCon sector. McGinn is the only member of academia to receive this award.