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The Importance of Diversity

October 20, 2011

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Providing our students with a rich, diverse, and global education is critical in today’s global economy. Often responsible, ethical behavior begins with cultural awareness. Individuals can relate to others when they can see the world through their eyes. At the George Mason University School of Management, our vision statement reads: “We foster a culture of [...]

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A New Business Threat…A New Degree Program

February 22, 2011

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We live in a changing world—one based on global markets and hidden threats. Fifty years ago, an attack on your business meant a new competitor entering the market. An attack on our country meant threat of nuclear warfare. Today, an attack may happen at a moment’s notice, and you may not even know it happened. [...]

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What about the students?

December 6, 2010

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Sometimes in life, we are so focused on a single goal that we lose sight of the “bigger picture.” As educators we often focus on research, enrollment numbers, and rankings. As alumni we may worry about our alma mater’s performance on the field or court. While these are important matters that can have great impact [...]

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