Costello College of Business News

SBA’s proposed overhaul of small-business size standards has understandably drawn considerable attention across the government contracting community. For companies approaching an applicable size threshold, the implications can be significant. Higher thresholds could allow some firms to retain small-business status longer while also expanding the number of firms eligible to compete in restricted markets. That could affect access to set-aside opportunities, competitive dynamics, and broader growth and market strategies.

During unexpected absences of the Fortnite superstar streamer Richard Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, one of the most-followed channels on the live video streaming platform Twitch, his lesser-known competitors took the stage, research by Brad Greenwood, professor of information systems and operations management at George Mason University shows.

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation is reshaping economies and redefining how governments approach responsible, sustainable growth, and competitiveness. Across West Asia, countries pursuing ambitious economic diversification strategies under initiatives such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 are investing billions in artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, and advanced technologies.

The nation’s capital became the classroom for students in George Mason University’s MS in Accounting program this summer as the program hosted its first Washington, D.C., residency. 

In 1977, the world of business looked very different. The technologies were different. The industries were different. The way we worked, communicated and connected across borders was different. But one thing wasn’t: the need for people ready to meet change with ambition, resilience, and action.

When Mark Chase, MS Finance ’98, began his undergraduate studies at the University of Maine, he did so as an engineering student. After determining that engineering was not the path he wanted to pursue, he transferred to the business school, where he found accounting to really click.

It’s good PR for banks to tout their tight relationships with borrowers in their local community. But do they put their money where their mouth is? George Mason University finance professor Stephen Karolyi sheds light on how lenders weigh the value of future relationships against concrete payoffs in the here and now.

For the second consecutive year, the Costello College of Business at George Mason University welcomed students, faculty, staff, and community members to hear from experts in AI. With AI evolving so rapidly, Navigating AI 2.0 had plenty of new ground to cover since last year’s event. 

As students at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University returned to campus, faculty and staff members shared in their excitement to kick off the fall 2026 semester in earnest.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed new small business size standards for 338 industry groups and industries. The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University's Costello College of Business has developed a question guide to help industry stakeholders respond to SBA's request for public comments before the September 21, 2026 deadline. Because size standards directly affect small business eligibility and competition, the proposed changes could have significant implications for the federal marketplace.