Costello College of Business News

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.

For many students, the transition from undergraduate to graduate studies can feel like a long road. But for those in George Mason University’s Bachelor’s–Accelerated Master’s (BAM) program, it’s a strategic leap forward. Maha Almoshaddak, a current student in the BAM Finance track, shares her transformative experience and why this fast-paced, high-reward program was the perfect fit for her career goals.

Research examines options for the expanded use of Title VII of the Defense Production Act, incentivizing government-industry collaboration in the acquisition process, and best practices for intellectual property data rights management

Management professor Kevin Rockmann’s research shows how collegial, cooperative relationships are a feature, not a bug, of great organizations.