Being the first member of his family to attend and graduate college, Mike Fasil, BS information systems and operations management ’19, is no stranger to breaking ground in academics. Last spring, he added to his list of accomplishments by being the first graduate to receive a credential brand-new [...]
Fairfax County, like much of metropolitan Washington, D.C., is facing an affordable housing shortage. The Housing and Community Development Office (HCDO) of the Fairfax County government sees the issue as one that the whole community can, and should, address together. To encourage and facilitate that [...]
Mahesh P. Joshi, an associate professor of global strategy and entrepreneurship, created BiggieBills while on vacation, after searching for years for an interactive strategy game to use in his classes. In December 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office agreed and granted a patent for BiggieBills [...]
On February 18, 2020, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), held a lunchtime plant-based hamburger taste-test that drew 45 Mason students and staff. This is the fourth semester for the informal taste-test, which highlights the innovation trends in the food and beverage field [...]
Stephanie Zimmermann, BS decision science and management information systems ‘93, has long had a personal mission to improve the lives of others near and far. This trait is reinforced through her company’s business and their now prosperous partnership. Zimmermann co-founded Lend A Box with her sister [...]
On January 29, 2020, the School of Business' Office of Career Services held an etiquette dinner aimed at guiding participants through the rules of proper etiquette during formal situations, such as job interviews and networking events. Fifty-three Mason students and alumni attended this year [...]
When he first came to George Mason, Bellos was captivated. “When I interviewed at Mason, I noticed how collegial the department is, and I got the sense that I would have an opportunity to contribute to the School’s growth and development and not just be another face in a big crowd.” Not only was [...]
Ty-Tanisha Bonds loves books. She’s a voracious reader, too, but it’s important to note the distinction—she loves books. “I love the texture and the smell of books...I love going to the library. I literally start at “A” and start pulling out books that look interesting. I often take 10 books [...]
