George Mason University - Costello College of Business

08/31/2026

When Jack Sorenson, a senior at the George Mason University - Costello College of Business, set out to find a summer internship, the Costello Office of Career Services helped him identify opportunities aligned with his goals, skills, and interests. That support led him to AARP, where he works now as a digital marketing intern supporting newsletter content, engagement analysis, and campaign strategy, while strengthening the creativity, analytical thinking, and empathy that great marketing requires.

“I think one of the biggest advantages of Costello is that you’re not just learning concepts through an exam, you’re developing skills you can take into the workplace,” said Sorenson. “I came into the internship already understanding a lot of the concepts and terminology, as well as knowing things like executive control, active listening, and collaboration: skills that are just as important in the professional environment.

Sorenson’s experience reflects how Costello helps students build practical skills, confidence, and industry exposure to succeed in the workplace.

Read the full article to learn more about Sorenson’s internship experience, and how Costello laid the groundwork for his success: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-08/digital-marketing-internship-develops-creativity-data-analysis-and-empathy-one

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

At the George Mason University - Costello College of Business, learning about global business extends far beyond the classroom.

Through the 2026 Costello MBA Global Residency, students traveled to Barcelona to experience international business firsthand, exploring how history, culture, regulation, trade, and innovation shape the regional economy.

“Being able to experience a different culture, their approach to things, their regulations, and just immersing yourself in the culture in general…it’s not something that you could get just from attending class or even working here,” said LaToya Barner, a program manager at Probity Inc., and Costello MBA student.

By participating in this global learning experience, these Costello MBA students gained a deeper understanding of how global businesses operate, and learned how and where they can apply their new perspectives to make a real impact.

Read more about the Barcelona global residency, and how our MBA students are applying their experiences onto their academics and careers: https://business.gmu.edu/news/2026-08/costello-mba-students-experience-international-business-firsthand-barcelona

08/27/2026

The George Mason University - Costello College of Business is committed to the success of every student, and that starts with ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support to explore opportunities and thrive within our programs.

At WelcomeFest 2026, students met with faculty and staff, explored minor options, asked questions about study abroad programs, signed up for student organizations, and learned about Costello’s strategic mission all while enjoying some free pizza, swag, raffle prizes, and a whole lot of Costello pride! This introduction to our many clubs, organizations, and opportunities helps our students to find their place at Costello, and shows them our college is full of friendly faces, ready to encourage and guide them toward success!

WelcomeFest is put on by our incredible academic advising team, who oversee academic advising, scholarships, student organizations, global learning opportunities, and more! Learn more about our advising team and their capabilities here: https://business.gmu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-resources

08/26/2026

The next generation of finance talent is already working on what’s next.

Through the Future Finance Lab, led by George Mason University - Costello College of Business instructional professor of finance Derek Horstmeyer, high school and college students from across the country spent the summer researching the issues shaping tomorrow’s markets – from stablecoins and AI agents as a medium of exchange to perpetuals and optimal ETF leverage.

Working alongside subject matter experts, the students produced white papers and journal-ready research on emerging finance topics that matter to the industry now. This collaboration between today's industry leaders and tomorrow's workforce secures a solid foundation for these students to build their resumes, gain confidence, and navigate the landscape of finance research.

Join us on Thursday, September 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. for the lab’s research presentation webinar and hear directly from these rising finance leaders.

Register in advance for this webinar here: https://gmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tGiSWXTxRiGN9JfKQlzFSA #/registration

08/26/2026

George Mason welcomes its largest undergraduate class ever—more than 7,400 incoming students, including a record number of transfers—at New Student Convocation.

08/25/2026

“Don’t limit yourself.”

That’s the advice from Dominic Jones, a Costello business analytics student who spent the summer gaining hands-on project management experience at Bognet Construction.

Though his long-term goal is sports analytics, Jones’s internship helped him apply classroom skills in a real-world setting, build new strengths, and bring valuable experience back to Costello.

“You never know what opportunities might teach you that will make you stand out,” said Jones.

At the George Mason University - Costello College of Business, opportunities like this help students turn what they learn in the classroom into career momentum.

Read more about Jones’s summer internship, and what advice he’d bring back to his peers and prospective students at Costello: https://business.gmu.edu/news/2026-08/business-analytics-major-pouring-foundation-future-sports-analytics

08/24/2026

The George Mason University - Costello College of Business Navigating AI event is back!

Want to learn how AI is actually being used in the workplace — and how you can use it now in class, internships, and your future career? Join us for Navigating AI 2.0: Practical Skills, Real Use Cases, and Workforce Readiness. Hear directly from industry leaders and professionals about the AI tools, strategies, and skills shaping today's workforce, and discover how you can use AI to enhance your own success.

Here’s what students said after the first event:

“The seminar gave me practical frameworks for using these tools as a student to amplify productivity and success, not hinder it.” — Iman Chaudhry

“Hearing from industry leaders about how their organizations are using AI to transform the way they work has helped to position me as an AI-literate change leader in my new role at KPMG Federal… Costello’s ‘Navigating AI’ series is a must-attend for anyone looking to succeed as a member of the AI-enabled workforce.” — Rakibul Alam, BS Business ’26

Navigating AI 2.0 will take place on Tuesday, September 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the JC, Dewberry Hall. Register now to save your seat at Go.gmu.edu/CostelloAI

08/24/2026

Some great advice from the parents of our newest Patriots!

What advice would you give to our incoming students? Let us know in the comments!

08/24/2026

First day of school emotions... 😭

The start of something ...

, Patriots! Have an amazing first day of the new semester! 💚💛

📷: OUB