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FAIRFAX, VA (May 29, 2024) – The Costello College of Business at George Mason University, one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and Maximus, Inc. a leading provider of government services worldwide, today announced the appointment of Professor Brad N. Greenwood, Ph.D., as Maximus Corporate Partner Professor of Business.
Professor Greenwood is the Dean’s Distinguished Professor at the Costello College, where he teaches information systems and advanced analytics. Greenwood’s research examines the intended and unintended consequences of innovation at the intersection of business, technology, and social issues—notably the implications within healthcare and entrepreneurship. His research has garnered nearly 4,000 Google Scholar citations, and has been covered nationally and internationally by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Globe and Mail, Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, Bloomberg, British Broadcasting Corporation, and more.
“Brad’s appointment as Maximus Corporate Partner Professor of Business is an acknowledgement of his status as an eminent scholar in the field of information systems and management,” said Dean Ajay Vinzé. “He is an exemplary teacher who holds his students to the highest standards of academic integrity and professionalism, and has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the INFORMS—ISS Bapna Ghose Social Justice Best Paper Award, the Academy of Management Responsible Research Award (OMT Division), and the National Academy of Sciences Cozzarelli Prize.”
Prior to his tenure at George Mason, he served on the faculty of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, Temple University’s Fox School of Business, and the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. His corporate experience includes nearly eight years as a deputy project manager and analyst for CACI International.
“I am truly honored by this appointment and am grateful to Maximus for this partnership,” said Greenwood. “This honorific is evidence of Costello’s growing prominence as a leading scholarly institution and will serve to enhance the educational experience of our business students.”
With corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia, Maximus employs over 39,000 people worldwide. The company helps improve the delivery of public services for government-sponsored programs at the state, national, and global level through innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and advanced technology solutions.
“Maximus is honored to partner with George Mason University. Professor Greenwood’s excellence in teaching and research and his academic interests align with our work supporting governments and helping them deliver on their mission to improve the lives of those they serve. We look forward to Professor Greenwood’s work examining the impact of innovation, and how it affects business, technology, and healthcare,” said Bruce Caswell, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The collaborative partnership we’ve established with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University positions us for continued success through our shared commitment to student excellence, impactful research, and a culture that respects and values individual contributions and differences that spark innovation, leadership, and exceptional performance.”
About George Mason University
George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. In 2023, the university launched Mason Now: Power the Possible, a one-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign to support student success, research, innovation, community, and stewardship. Learn more at gmu.edu.
About Costello College of Business at George Mason University
The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., and in South Korea. The AACSB-accredited college prepares undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government, through its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, and corporate partner engagement. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.
About Maximus
As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. For more information, visit maximus.com.
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