Costello College of Business News

After graduating from the Master of Science in Management program at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, Stone Brickhouse, MS Management ‘21, MBA ‘25, found that he approached decision making at work entirely differently.

For Keyshon Wills, enrolling in the MS in Management program at the Costello College of Business was more than just an academic decision—it was a strategic move to bridge the gap between his undergraduate education and the evolving demands of today’s business world.

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Graduate Students of the Year. These individuals exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their field.

Waleed Effendi’s story isn’t one of shortcuts or easy wins—it’s a story of persistence, resourcefulness, and self-belief. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and trusting that progress adds up, even when the finish line isn’t always in sight.

At Commencement, the newest Costello alumni are welcomed into the Costello alumni community—comprising 40,000 members and counting. Working on their behalf, the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter offers engaging programs and networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections among students, alumni, faculty, and community partners.

Building on President Trump’s March Executive Order to consolidate procurement functions under the General Services Administration, GSA recently introduced its OneGov Strategy—a bold initiative to modernize how the federal government purchases goods and services. We were honored to welcome Mr. Lawrence Hale, Acting Assistant Commissioner of GSA's Federal Acquisition Service for a fireside chat exploring the strategy’s goals, implications, and opportunities.

A Costello College of Business professor’s 2019 academic paper was one of the first to analyze the unique market features of the federal government contracting ecosystem.

Researchers trained ChatGPT and Grok to analyze Senator Roger Wicker’s FoRGED Act, the transformative defense acquisition bill proposed in Congress.

Bill Wei, a 2023 graduate from the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, is currently working as a technology intern at the New York-based hedge fund Alphadyne Asset Management while simultaneously pursuing a master’s degree in financial engineering at New York University. As an international student from China, Bill’s journey is one of hard work, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning.

For Glenn Eckert, BS Finance ‘89, MBA ‘92, life in finance was not started by visiting a Bloomberg Terminal or a Wall Street internship. It started in Fairfax, Virginia, with athletics including swimming and rowing, a part-time job, and a degree from George Mason University that helped boost momentum.