George Mason University School of Business to be named in Honor of Donald G. Costello

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Costello College of Business News

Costello College of Business News

  • November 18, 2025
    Sidney Yap, BS Information Systems Operations Management ‘20, MS Management ‘21, Business Analytics Grad Cert ‘22, MBA ‘25, exemplifies exceptional balance—driving innovative strategies at Navy Federal while representing the Philippines internationally in the hammer throw. 
  • November 17, 2025
    As a senior manager of state and local tax at RSM US LLP, Erica Cline, BS Accounting ’02, thrives in the firm’s inclusive and collaborative culture.
  • November 14, 2025
    The Costello College of Business at George Mason University thrives on collaborative partnerships with innovative companies to provide students with meaningful career opportunities. One such partnership is exemplified by Cindy Parker, the Leidos Corporate Partner Faculty Fellow and instructional professor of management, who is committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience. 
  • November 13, 2025
    There are few George Mason University students as busy as senior Rakibul Alam. A senior majoring in business and concentrating on management and marketing, Alam has become one of the most visible student leaders in the Costello College of Business, where he works as a marketing and communications intern. Recently he was among the speakers welcoming the community at Fuse’s grand celebration in September at Mason Square.
  • November 13, 2025
    Not often can you take a course where you receive top-level instruction for how to prepare for a career, while also having the opportunity to give back to the world around you; but that is exactly what students in Costello’s BUS 303 class experienced this past spring semester when they planned and hosted multiple “Humanitarian Happy Hours.”
  • November 10, 2025
    Amid midterm season, Costello students took a well-deserved break at the Costello Midterm Success Celebration—an event designed to offer relaxation, resources, and, most of all, fun.
  • November 7, 2025
    A pair of George Mason University marketing professors have unpacked the surprisingly intense and complicated emotional consequences of brand inauthenticity.
  • November 5, 2025
    Starting in January 2024, Judy L. Redpath, MBA ’84, has deepened her connection with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. A founding member of the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Advisory Board, she recently joined the Dean’s Advisory Council and established the Judy L. Redpath Finance Endowed Scholarship in early 2024.
  • November 3, 2025
    Rising rivalry between the U.S. and China is reshaping corporate decisions on sourcing, production, and investment.
  • October 31, 2025
    In the world of risk management, "What could go wrong?” is a common question. It serves as a starting point for identifying necessary controls and ensuring organizations meet their objectives. There is no perfect answer to this question, and the approach to obtaining answers may vary.
  • October 29, 2025
    On Wednesday, October 22, the Costello College of Business at George Mason University welcomed students and members of the local business community to its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Symposium, held on the Fairfax Campus.
  • October 27, 2025
    On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 15, Potter joined Ajay Vinzé, dean of the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, for a candid conversation with students as part of the Costello Conversations series.