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Commencement Speaker Ali Reza Manouchehri’s remarks to George �鶹��Ƶ’s winter 2025 graduates

Katarina Benson — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:02:13 +0000

Commencement Speaker Ali Reza Manouchehri’s remarks to George �鶹��Ƶ’s winter 2025 graduates Katarina Benson Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:02

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Good morning, Patriots!

Two things I want to get out of the way:

Hi mom! You see, “C” students can stand here on stage; and Meila, happy 15th birthday. I love you and can’t wait to see how you change the world.

I want to thank the distinguished faculty and staff of �鶹��Ƶ, the parents, guardians, families, and friends, our amazing President Washington, and Board of Visitors who made today possible and, of course, the most important people in the “Arena,” the graduating class of 2025!

Ali Reza Manouchehri. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

Today is about more than what you’ve achieved, it’s about how you got here.

I want to talk to you about the power of curiosity—that thing that sparks you to ask why?, what if?, and what’s next?

And today, I want to share a few personal stories, moments from my own journey where curiosity shaped who I became and the lessons I hope you’ll carry into your own stories ahead.

We often wonder—why me?

For me it was about why do my parents keep moving across revolutions, wars, liberties, and continents?

Why did I survive a horrific accident?

And I’ve realized—maybe it was so that I could share a few stories, with you, today.

To tell you this:

Curiosity creates change. Boldness inspires action. Transformation changes the world.

That’s been the rhythm of my life—sometimes my shield, sometimes my compass – but always my light.

I was born into a revolution.

My grandmother came to the United States in 1976 when the Eagle and the Lion—America and Iran—were best friends. My parents later returned to Iran for my birth. By the age of 4, the Shah had fallen, the dream of democracy had been stolen by Islamist revolutionaries, and the country was plunged into war.

As a little boy, I remember car rides with my mom in her 1979 Land Cruiser truck delivering first aid kits, taping windows, learning why we had to store water and food, and taking shelter when the sirens went off.

My mother taught me at an early age not to fear and to be prepared. At the age of 5, I was contributing and learning to survive.

I wasn’t just watching; I was doing. And that gave me something powerful at an early age—independence and curiosity.

My mother was a concert pianist. My father was an entrepreneur, a third-generation textile industrialist and a man who prayed and sipped his whiskey. (Not exactly the combination the regime encouraged!)

Every morning before school, my mom would sit me down and try to explain (it was more like interrogation) that the world around us had changed overnight. She would say, “At school, don’t mention the piano or the whiskey.”

It wasn’t about shame—it was about survival.

But to a curious child, those warnings became questions:

Why…Who are these people? Why do they hate and use fear to control? Why do I have to hide who we are?

That curiosity became a quiet rebellion. Instead of fearing people, I wanted to understand them. I grew up in a community of Armenian Christians, Persian Jews, my Muslim classmates, teachers, and agents of the revolution. I learned that even in chaos, connection was possible if you stayed curious long enough to listen and learn.

That lesson shaped me—not just as a child, but as a leader later in life.

Because I realized something:

Curiosity isn’t just about asking questions. It’s about learning to blend, to see, and to lead in a very complex world.

It taught me that curiosity is not passive—it’s ACTIVE. It’s what helps you observe before reacting, understand before judging, and connect before dividing.

So, lesson ONE for you:

Be curious about people, even those who seem different or opposed to you. Curiosity helps you connect where fear divides.

Years later, my parents decided to come back to the United States—to Virginia, where my grandmother had moved from Pennsylvania. We settled in Falls Church, Virginia.

Once again, I had to blend in—this time as a kid from Iran in a post-hostage-crisis America. The language, friends, and culture—everything felt new again.

I went through three different elementary schools, shifting from Persian to French to English, each one a crash course in starting over. But in the middle of all that change, I found an escape: Sketching. I’d sit for hours drawing bunkers, gadgets, inventions—things that existed only in my imagination. I didn’t know it then, but I was designing the future I wanted to build.

And then came Mr. Clark, my middle school science teacher at Glasgow.

He was eccentric, brilliant, and mysterious, and he had lived in Iran. He never said exactly what he did there, but his stories sounded like something out of a spy novel.

He saw something in me. He took my curiosity and gave it direction. He used to tell me, “You should sell that idea to DARPA!”

At the time, I had no idea what that meant—but looking back now, I smile.

Today, MetroStar sells over a quarter-billion dollars’ worth of innovations, solutions, and services to the Department of War and intelligence community.

Mr. Clark planted a seed—one that took decades to bloom.

I still remember watching MacGyver on Monday nights and the next day, Mr. Clark would say, “All right, let’s test it. Could MacGyver really make that work?”

He’d turn a TV show into an experiment. He made us curious about what we watched and to think critically and try it ourselves.

Curiosity asks “What if?”

Experimentation says “Let’s find out.”

That’s when curiosity took on a new meaning for me.

It wasn’t just about wondering why—it was about testing how.

Mr. Clark made me curious about science, physics, and technology, but also about people and possibilities. Here was an American who made me feel proud of my Persian heritage.

His stories connected two worlds I thought could never meet.

And he taught me a lesson that feels even more important today—in a world overflowing with information, opinions, politics, and technology, don’t just consume what you see. Explore it for yourself. Research it. Understand it.

Because the truth isn’t always what’s the loudest or highest likes on social, it’s in what you take the time to discover.

So, lesson two for you:

Be curious enough to question. Don’t just react—explore. Curiosity and experimentation are like mind and motion—one is the spark, the other is the flame.

Just as I had finally found my place again in America, my parents decided to return to Iran. It was 1991. My father needed to care for my ill grandfather, and my mother wanted to return to teaching music and supporting the youth within her community.

When we arrived, I was stepping into a world that felt both familiar and foreign, a home filled with the echoes of family stories and the rhythm of rebuilding.

The stories of my family’s hardship, resilience, and curiosity were always around me.

My great-great-grandfather was a merchant along the silk routes, then my great-grandfather’s curiosity led him to open a shop to sell the textiles. My grandfather’s curiosity took it further—he built and operated the factory that produced it. My father modernized it, introducing new machinery and processes to bring the family business into a new era.

And for me?

My curiosity pushed me to define a new identity, one that began not with textiles, but with technology.

Each generation faced uncertainty—wars, revolutions, and reinventions. But what connected them all wasn’t just survival. It was curiosity, the same curiosity that asks: What’s next? How do we rebuild? What can we create from the ashes?

My father used to tell me stories at night about how our family kept moving forward, even when logic said stop, how my great-great-grandfather died young, but his son, just 15 years old, kept the family alive through sheer grit and curiosity.

And that’s when I learned:

Resilience isn’t inherited—it’s practiced. And curiosity is always at its heart.

Because curiosity keeps you moving when the world stands still. It lets you imagine new beginnings when others only see endings.

So, lesson three for you:

Be curious about your own journey. Ask “Why me?” not with doubt, but with purpose.

Every challenge is a chance to redefine yourself. Curiosity isn’t just about discovery—it’s about reinvention.

By 1995, curiosity brought me back to the United States again—this time to continue my education.

The plan was to study polymer technology to honor my family’s legacy in textiles.

But life, as it often does, had other plans.

After missing application deadlines for both George �鶹��Ƶ and Clemson, I was about to enroll at Northern Virginia Community College to stay on track. I told myself, “Study hard this semester, and wait and see.”

But a friend said, “Don’t rush. Wait until next semester, something better might happen.”

He was right.

On January 6, 1995, I opened a letter that changed my life: I had been accepted to �鶹��Ƶ.

Clemson went on hold, and suddenly the plan I thought I was following shifted completely.

When I arrived at �鶹��Ƶ, I told myself, “Just one semester. Then I’ll transfer.”
But that one semester became a lifelong connection.

At �鶹��Ƶ, my curiosity finally found its home.

I met friends from all over the world — people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and dreams.

At the same time, the dot-com revolution was happening. Curiosity about this new thing called the Internet became an obsession. I met my future business partners and started building our first company right here at George �鶹��Ƶ.

Looking back, I realize I was simply manifesting the sketches of a curious child—the bunkers, the gadgets, the inventions, now coming to life through code, creativity, and innovation.

And like other entrepreneurs, I lived that delusional optimism, believing that failure wasn’t final; it was just feedback.

But here’s the part that matters most:

Curiosity didn’t just shape my career, it shaped my purpose.

Because as MetroStar was being founded, I was also discovering the greatest role of my life: becoming a husband, a father, and a man grounded in something bigger than business.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the people who are here with me today: My incredible wife, Kat, and our four amazing children—Michael, Meila, Max, and Melody.

You are the reason I chase meaning, not titles.

You are the reason I stay curious. �鶹��Ƶ love, about family, about the kind of man I want to be.

To my dad, mom, friends, and family here today, thank you for giving my life depth, joy, new family, and direction.

And that brings me to the heart of this final story:

Never let go of the curious kid in you.

Because that kid, the one who draws, dreams, questions, and believes
is the one who will build your future.

So, the final lesson for you:

Be curious enough to build.

Be curious enough to love.

Be curious enough to grow beyond who you are today.

Because curiosity doesn’t just shape your journey.

It shapes your destiny.

Congratulations, Patriots. Now go make the world wonder.

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Winter Commencement speaker encourages graduates to keep exploring and questioning

Colleen Rich — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:49:46 +0000

Winter Commencement speaker encourages graduates to keep exploring and questioning Colleen Rich Thu, 12/18/2025 - 14:49

�鶹��Ƶ honored more than 4,900 graduates at Winter Commencement on Thursday, but before they turned their tassels, President Gregory Washington wanted them to know the caliber of university from which they were earning their degrees.

George �鶹��Ƶ is one of only five very large universities in the country that the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education have cited as excelling in opportunity, outcomes and research.

“I want each of you to leave here today knowing that you didn’t just earn your degree from any old place,” Washington said. “You actually earned your degree from a special place.”

More than 4,900 students received their degrees December 18 at George �鶹��Ƶ's Winter Commencement. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

The ceremony at EagleBank Arena, livestreamed on George �鶹��Ƶ’s YouTube channel, occurred the same month that the university’s namesake turned 300, another distinction for a graduating class with students from 87 countries and 38 states. In addition to the 4,900 graduates, more than 300 students received certificates. �鶹��Ƶ 27% of the bachelor’s degree recipients identified as first-generation graduates.

Washington in his remarks noted the scrutiny the university has been under in recent months and how he and his leadership team have relied on George �鶹��Ƶ’s core values in their management and response to these challenges. He encouraged the graduates to determine their core values to help guide responses to the complex issues they will encounter.

“When facing trials and tribulations of life, lean into who you are—who you really are,” Washington said. “Like the old saying goes, an honest man’s pillow is his peace of mind. If you make choices and decisions rooted in your core values, rooted in who you are, that peace of mind will sustain, inspire, and comfort you and those who you lead.”

Washington and George �鶹��Ƶ rector Charles “Cully” Stimson, JD ’92, presented guest speaker Ali Manouchehri, BA Philosophy ’99, with an honorary doctorate of humane letters. Manouchehri’s George �鶹��Ƶ experience began with a missed application deadline but concluded with him co-founding a business from his room in Dominion Hall at the onset of the dot.com boom.

From left, Rector Charles Stimson, Commencement speaker Ali Reza Manouchehri, and President Washington during the 2025 Winter Commencement at EagleBank Arena. Manouchehri was presented with an honorary doctorate of humane letters. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

That business, MetroStar, now has more than 500 employees and is a major source of innovation and services in the government and intelligence sectors. Manouchehri, the company’s CEO, credits the power of curiosity as a factor in his success because “it lets you imagine new beginnings when others only see endings” and it “helps you connect where fear divides.” He encouraged the new graduates to see how far their own inquisitiveness can lead them.

With an anecdote that no doubt warmed the hearts of the educators in the audience, Manouchehri recalled an inspiring Fairfax County middle school teacher who stoked his relentless curiosity and ability to dream big.

“He taught me a lesson that feels more important today in a world overwhelming with information, opinions, politics, and technology,” Manouchehri said. “Don’t just consume what you see. Explore it for yourself. Research it. Understand it. Because the truth isn’t always what’s the loudest or the highest likes on social media, it’s about what you take time to discover for yourself.”

Student speaker Ayham Elayan, an Honors College student graduating with a degree in bioengineering, said an introductory course group project that entailed designing a 3D-printed prosthetic hand fueled his interest in the humanitarian impact of that field. One of his two George �鶹��Ƶ study-abroad trips was to Ecuador, where a group of student and faculty volunteers assembled 22 prosthetic legs for amputees.

Elayan, who also has interned at a pharmaceutical company, acknowledged bouts of self-doubt during his time in college but encouraged his fellow graduates to always focus on the future. He is the fourth child in his family to attend George �鶹��Ƶ.

“Don’t get stuck in chapters that have already closed, because you can’t change what’s been written in ink,” Elayan said. “Because there’s blank page upon blank page ready to share the new untold chapters of the stories of your lives. But the real kicker is that you hold the pen.”

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors accounted for 30% of students earning bachelor’s degrees at Winter Commencement as well as 37% of students earning advanced degrees.

Scott Hine, BS Decision Sciences ’85, president of the �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Association, welcomed the new graduates to an alumni network of more than 250,000 worldwide. He encouraged the Winter Class of 2025 to follow him on LinkedIn to further build the alumni network, attend their first homecoming this winter, and to volunteer at George �鶹��Ƶ.

“The strength of our university is built on accomplishments and engagement by alumni like you,” Hine said. “Your success strengthens the George �鶹��Ƶ degree for all who hold it and for all who will earn it in years ahead.”

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Kennedy Solomon, MPP ‘14, Named Manager of State Affairs for RV Industry Association

Andrew J Schappert — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:46:49 +0000

Kennedy Solomon, MPP ‘14, Named Manager of State Affairs for RV Industry Association Andrew J Schappert Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:46

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Master of Public Policy alumnus Kennedy Solomon has been tapped as the new manager of state affairs for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), the national trade association for the recreational vehicle industry in the United States.

Kennedy Solomon: His experience at the Schar School is ’what got me interested in advocacy work.’ Photo provided

The 2014 graduate represents the membership association’s more than 500 manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry firms to state legislators, regulators, and recreational vehicle industry stakeholders around the country. The Northern Virginia-based organization’s federal and state affairs teams champion the RV industry on Capitol Hill and closely follow relevant legislation and policies.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Solomon earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University before moving across the country to earn his master’s degree in public policy from �鶹��Ƶ’s Schar School of Policy and Government.

His experience at the Schar School, he said, is “what got me interested in advocacy work,” Solomon said.

Solomon began his career in politics during his time at the Schar School, interning for U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay Jr. (D-MO), where he gained vital exposure to federal issues.

Soon after graduating from George �鶹��Ƶ, Solomon returned to California, where he interned for State Assembly Member Bill Quirk (D).

“I gained a fundamental understanding of how state governments move faster than Congress,” Solomon said. “For instance, a bill could be introduced in January, and then by June, it’s implemented into law. I like the pace. That’s what essentially sparked my interest in state government affairs.”

In his current role as manager of state affairs, Solomon collaborates with industry stakeholders, educates lawmakers about industry issues, and works with RV Industry Association members to advocate for legislation nationwide that will help the RV industry continue to grow and thrive.

“As a policy enthusiast, the best part of my role is learning the key legislative issues and regulations that will impact the RV industry as a whole,” he said.

For Solomon, the RV industry is meaningful because it allows individuals to easily access the outdoors and its many resulting benefits.

“I’m passionate about some of the key issues that the RV industry touches on,” he said. “It gives people the ability to explore and create memories with their family and their friends. RVs also give people the ability to travel and experience the outdoors in unconventional ways, and spending time outdoors provides meaningful physical and mental health benefits. I’m happy to be a part of that.”

Solomon added that bipartisan support for outdoor recreation is another aspect he values.

“The outdoors brings people together, regardless of their political ideology,” he said. “I’m proud to be a part of an organization that helps foster unity so consumers can continue creating memories and enjoying the outdoors.”

The Master of Public Policy program at the Schar School teaches students to address a vast range of public concerns, including terrorism, human trafficking, gender studies, environmental hazards, and hunger. The program prepares students to move into influential positions in the policy world after developing skills in policymaking and analysis necessary to understand and solve critical problems.

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George �鶹��Ƶ honoring almost 5,300 graduates at Winter Commencement

Colleen Rich — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:10:19 +0000

George �鶹��Ƶ honoring almost 5,300 graduates at Winter Commencement Colleen Rich Mon, 12/15/2025 - 14:10

�鶹��Ƶ will honor nearly 5,300 students graduating or earning certificates at Winter Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.

The event will be livestreamed on George �鶹��Ƶ’s YouTube channel. Doors open an hour before the ceremony.

The winter graduates hail from 87 countries and 38 states, and 27% of bachelor’s degree recipients identify as first-generation graduates.

The guest speaker will be Ali Reza Manouchehri, BA Philosophy ‘99, co-founder and chief executive officer of MetroStar, a company he started as a George �鶹��Ƶ student. The student speaker is Ayham Elayan, an Honors College student earning a bachelor’s of science in bioengineering.

Degree celebrations for nine George �鶹��Ƶ schools and colleges also will take place this week at EagleBank Arena and those too will be livestreamed.

Tickets are required for all guests at Commencement and degree celebration ceremonies.

The top five majors among the 3,107 undergraduates in the winter Class of 2025 are business; computer science; psychology; information technology; and criminology, law and society.

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors account for 30% of students earning bachelor’s degrees and 37% of students earning advanced degrees, indicative of how George �鶹��Ƶ is a top producer of tech talent for Northern Virginia and the state.

For the 1,647 students earning master’s degrees, the top five majors are data analytics engineering, special education, computer science, accounting, and business administration.

The top majors for the 190 students earning doctoral degrees are education, computer science, psychology, biosciences, economics, and statistical science.

The winter graduating class also includes three law school graduates.

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George �鶹��Ƶ and MetroStar launch partnership to fuel federal tech talent and innovation

Katarina Benson — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:02:54 +0000

George �鶹��Ƶ and MetroStar launch partnership to fuel federal tech talent and innovation Katarina Benson Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:02

More than two decades ago, three �鶹��Ƶ students launched a company from their dorm room with a belief that technology would drive change in the federal government.

Today, that company—MetroStar, a venture-backed leader in AI enabled services—has come full circle. The company is proud to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with George �鶹��Ƶ, solidifying a shared mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders and public servants.

Through the agreement, MetroStar will support students and programming across George �鶹��Ƶ. It will become a Costello Corporate Partner in the Donald G. Costello College of Business and an Industry Partner in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).

Through these partnerships, MetroStar will launch a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students with preference for those minoring in government contracting or management information systems, and a Clearance Ready Scholarship for students interested in obtaining a national security clearance.

“MetroStar’s investment in the Costello Corporate Partners program aligns closely with our strategic priorities, particularly in fostering innovative business collaboration and advancing career readiness,” said Ajay Vinzé, interim provost and Costello College of Business dean. “Their support will expand access to education in government contracting for our students and strengthen the academic offerings of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, the first university-based center in the nation focused on the business, policy, and regulatory dimensions of this vital sector.”

MetroStar will also support academic initiatives through the Dean’s Excellence Funds in CEC and Costello, in furtherance of strategic academic initiatives. “This gift from MetroStar, which will support the education and training of our students who are interested in serving our nation as federal employees or as employees of our government contractors,” said CEC Dean Ken Ball. “The partnership will also enhance our clearance ready programs by developing additional experiential learning opportunities, including internships and applied research projects involving classified technologies that protect our nation.”

MetroStar’s CEO and co-founder Ali Reza Manouchehri, BA Philosophy '99.

The philanthropic commitment deepens MetroStar’s long-standing relationship with its co-founders’ alma mater while advancing workforce readiness and innovation aligned to national priorities.

MetroStar’s CEO and co-founder Ali Reza Manouchehri, who earned a BA in philosophy from George �鶹��Ƶ in 1999, is the 2025 Winter Commencement Speaker, a privilege that shows his enduring connection to the university and his passion for inspiring the next generation of innovators.

“This is more than a corporate partnership. It’s a personal return,” said Manouchehri. “George �鶹��Ƶ is where we built the foundation for MetroStar. We’re investing in students who will one day shape the digital future of government just like we dreamed about doing back then.”

Manouchehri started MetroStar with fellow Patriots Robert Santos, BA International Relations ’99, who became the company’s president, and Pirooz Javan, BS Systems Engineering ’02, who served as its chief operating officer from 1999 to 2006.

A Vision for the Future Federal Workforce

The three-year partnership, running through 2028, creates a new model of agile collaboration between academia and the public sector, bridging the fast-paced world of government innovation with the grounded mission of education. It reflects the growing need under the new federal administration to build talent pipelines that are not only technically skilled but clearance ready and public service minded.

Earlier this year, George �鶹��Ƶ released its plan for advancing a responsible approach to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and driving societal impact. Through AI²Nexus, the university is building a nexus of collaboration and resources on campus, in partnerships like the one with MetroStar, and across the state.

As federal agencies embrace AI, digital transformation, and faster acquisition models, companies like MetroStar are reinforcing the importance of the human side of innovation, ensuring that the workforce of tomorrow is built on a foundation of collaboration, education, and civic commitment.

From College Campus to National Service

The partnership extends into the university’s forward-leaning spaces, places where creativity, entrepreneurship, and service intersect.

MetroStar’s partnership will fuel the �鶹��Ƶ Innovation Exchange (MIX), a hands-on incubator for student-driven ideas, and power events like PatriotHacks, the university’s high-energy hackathon that challenges students to solve real-world problems with code and courage.

“Our partnership isn’t about one-off contributions but investing in people and the future of civil servants who will protect and guide the nation,” said Manouchehri. “We’re creating deliberate pathways from campus to cleared service, from idea to implementation, and from classroom projects to real-world impact.”

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Q&A with Ali Reza Manouchehri, Winter Commencement 2025 Speaker

Katarina Benson — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:07:25 +0000

Q&A with Ali Reza Manouchehri, Winter Commencement 2025 Speaker Katarina Benson Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:07

MetroStar co-founder and chief executive officer Ali Manouchehri, BA Philosophy ’99, is the featured speaker at �鶹��Ƶ’s Winter Commencement on December 18. Here he talks about his George �鶹��Ƶ experience, his company’s partnership with the university, and his advice for new graduates.

Are there any lessons or experiences from your time at George �鶹��Ƶ that inform your life (work or otherwise) today?

The most important experience George �鶹��Ƶ provided was the opportunity to meet my co-founders. Robert [Santos] and I met as roommates at �鶹��Ƶ and quickly developed a bond through our shared classes and curiosity. We came of age during the early days of the dot-com boom, where the spirit of experimentation, invention, and resilience shaped our thinking. Our time at George �鶹��Ƶ gave us more than a degree, it gave us a launchpad.

�鶹��Ƶ’s environment was rich with diverse people and perspectives. We were fortunate to learn from outstanding professors across the humanities and business, which helped shape the holistic thinking behind MetroStar. Associate Professor Rose Cherubin was a major influence; I took every course she offered. Her way of unlocking creativity through logic, philosophy, and storytelling helped influence the foundation of how I view problem-solving, leadership, and innovation today.

What George �鶹��Ƶ truly offered us was the ability to customize our education and blend disciplines. That cross-pollination of thought, from engineering to philosophy to business, became a core trait of MetroStar’s culture and is something I carry forward every day.

Can you share a favorite George �鶹��Ƶ memory?

One of my favorite and most pivotal memories was how Rob and I became roommates. At the time, I was living with a wrestler, and my suitemates were also on the wrestling team. Rob was living with a new wrestling recruit. One day, my roommate Ben asked me to speak with Coach [Brian] Shaffer, next thing I know, I moved downstairs, the wrestling recruit moved upstairs, and Rob and I ended up as roommates.

That move changed everything. We bonded quickly, exchanged ideas constantly, and soon began building what would later become MetroStar. That memory reminds me how spontaneous connections can become life-changing partnerships. It’s also a perfect metaphor for what we want to recreate with our partnership, bringing students from different disciplines together to spark the unexpected.

MetroStar’s partnership with George �鶹��Ƶ offers some incredible opportunities for our students. Please speak about your inspiration to enter into the partnership, and what you look forward to most in working with the College of Engineering and Computing and the Costello College of Business.

The inspiration behind this partnership is deeply personal. When we founded MetroStar, Rob was in the business school, I was studying humanities, and our third co-founder, Pirooz Javan, BS Systems Engineering ’02, was a computer science major. The DNA of MetroStar was born out of these intersections—engineering, creativity, and business.

In many ways, this partnership is our opportunity to give back and pay it forward. We’ve always found ways to stay engaged with �鶹��Ƶ, through internships, sponsored courses, events, and hackathons, even when we were bootstrapped and building. But this three-year partnership is different. It brings two decades of lived experience, lessons, and growth to the forefront.

What excites us most is creating structured opportunities for students to collaborate across disciplines and experience what we once did organically: the power of “accidental collisions.” We hope to spark those chance meetings, innovative projects, and unexpected friendships that can turn into start-ups, solutions, and careers.

What do graduates need to know about harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) regardless of their field, and how do you see AI impacting the job market? 

AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a mindset shift. It’s changing how we approach problems, unlock creativity, and imagine what’s possible. Whether you're in health care, the arts, business, or public service, the ability to understand and thoughtfully apply AI will become foundational to your career. You don’t need to be a machine learning expert to harness its power, but you do need to be curious, adaptable, and willing to engage with it meaningfully. 

One of the most important new skills is learning how to prompt AI, how to ask the right questions, frame the right challenges, and steer the outputs in useful directions. Prompting is quickly becoming a core competency, both personally and professionally. Knowing how to effectively communicate with AI, whether it’s for brainstorming, writing, analysis, or planning is like having a new kind of literacy that will only grow more essential. 

What AI does best is free us to focus on what makes us uniquely human: creativity, judgment, empathy, reasoning, and innovation. The future won’t be AI vs. Humans: it will be AI + Humans. The people who learn how to integrate AI into their workflows, whether to make faster decisions, personalize experiences, or generate new ideas, will have an edge. 

You’ve stayed involved at the university in various capacities. How is it mutually beneficial for George �鶹��Ƶ alumni to stay engaged with their alma mater? 

Staying connected to George �鶹��Ƶ is like plugging back into the source of your original spark. 

When alumni engage, whether by mentoring students, guest lecturing, sponsoring events, or collaborating on research, they’re not just giving back. They’re staying sharp. They’re reconnecting with fresh perspectives, new ideas, and the energy that comes from being around passionate, hungry students. 

It’s a two-way street. Students gain real-world insight and inspiration; alumni get renewed purpose and fresh perspective. What has always made George �鶹��Ƶ special is the diversity of thinking across disciplines of business, engineering, humanities, and sciences and how that fuels creative problem-solving. The more we stay connected, the stronger that ecosystem becomes, and the more meaningful innovation takes root and grows beyond the classroom.  

Finally, if you could offer any advice to a George �鶹��Ƶ student, what would it be?

My advice is simple: Stay curious and mix it up. If you’re studying AI, take a philosophy course, maybe even one on pre-Socratic thinkers. If you’re an engineer, take a business class. If you’re a business major, dive into the humanities or computer science.

Some of the greatest breakthroughs come from the intersection of disciplines. Don’t just follow a linear path. Explore. Take electives that challenge your thinking and expand your worldview. Meet people outside your major. �鶹��Ƶ today offers more opportunities and resources than we ever had, so maximize them. This university is full of goodness—you just have to stay curious enough to discover it.

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The run that changed a program: George �鶹��Ƶ marks the 20th anniversary of its 2006 Final Four appearance

Katarina Benson — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:47:55 +0000

The run that changed a program: George �鶹��Ƶ marks the 20th anniversary of its 2006 Final Four appearance Katarina Benson Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:47

The 2006 Final Four run by the �鶹��Ƶ men’s basketball team was an achievement so improbable, so unprecedented, that it transformed how the college basketball world viewed possibility itself.

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Now, 20 years later, the Patriots will honor that magical postseason journey on Saturday, December 13, when they host Old Dominion University at EagleBank Arena. That run endures as one of the most defining moments in the university’s history and one of the NCAA Tournament’s most memorable Cinderella stories. What began as a hopeful March ended with a mid-major program standing on college basketball’s biggest stage.

They captured the hearts of the nation along the way.

“That definitely opened the door for mid-majors,” said George �鶹��Ƶ men’s basketball Head Coach Tony Skinn, who was the starting point guard on that Final Four team. “It showed that if you have belief, the right players, and the right coaches, anything can happen in the NCAA Tournament.”

That belief was tested again and again throughout that 2006 run.

Competing out of the relatively unknown Colonial Athletic Association, the Patriots became the league’s first Final Four representative, toppling one powerhouse after another.

They opened tournament play with a 75-65 win over a Michigan State, a team that had returned four starters from the previous season’s Final Four squad. The sixth-seeded Spartans had outlasted George �鶹��Ƶ by six points in an early regular-season meeting a year earlier.

Lamar Butler signing copies of Sports Illustrated at the Bookstore. Photo by Office of University Branding

Next came the North Carolina Tar Heels, the No. 3 seed and the reigning NCAA champions, who fell 65-60 in the Patriots’ second and final game in Dayton, Ohio. From there, George �鶹��Ƶ returned to the nearby Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., where a heavily partisan crowd watched four Patriots score in double figures in a 63-55 Sweet 16 win over fellow mid-major and No. 7 overall seed Wichita State University. That victory advanced the Patriots to the Elite Eight against overall No. 1 seed University of Connecticut.

Loaded with talent, the Huskies featured four players who would soon be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, and five who would be among the league’s top 40 picks. They were also led by Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun.

Fueled by a massive and vocal �鶹��Ƶ Nation presence, the Patriots embraced the underdog role against UConn. After trailing by as many as 12 points in the first half and nine in the second, George �鶹��Ƶ rallied to shock the sports world with an 86-84 overtime win—one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history —punctuating the victory with a trip to the Final Four in Indianapolis.

“It was great for college basketball,” said Lamar Butler, a former standout senior guard on that Final Four team who now serves as George �鶹��Ƶ’s director of player development. “That’s what people watch the tournament for.”

Final Four watch party in the Johnson Center. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

In the years since, Virginia Commonwealth University (2011), Loyola Chicago (2018), UCLA (2021), and North Carolina State (2024) have also reached the Final Four as 11th seeds. LSU was the first to accomplish the feat in 1986.

“We believed in ourselves,” said Jim Larrañaga who serves as head coach at George �鶹��Ƶ from 1997 to 2011. “We weren’t hoping to win. We believed we would win.”

More than 10,000 fans packed what was then the Patriot Center when the team returned home following its dramatic win over UConn.

Before the tournament, George �鶹��Ƶ was largely unknown beyond the Mid-Atlantic region. That changed almost overnight. The team’s improbable run generated an estimated $677.5 million in free publicity from print and broadcast exposure, according to a study conducted by Robert Baker, former interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development and Professor Emeritus of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management.

The university also reported an 800% increase in traffic to its official website, while the university bookstore in the Johnson Center—typically averaging $11,000 in weekly sales—made shy of $1 million in the 10 days leading up to the Final Four. University admission inquiries increased by 350%, with out-of-state applications rising by 40%.

Butler still recalls when he playing overseas several months later, walking through a town in Croatia wearing a George �鶹��Ƶ shirt, and a local boy approached him.

“George �鶹��Ƶ–Final Four!” the boy exclaimed, much to Butler’s astonishment.

This weekend’s remembrance festivities will include the return of most members of the 2006 team, and the raising of a banner in EagleBank Arena in honor of the now-retired Larrañaga.

“It was one of those moments that, when you experience it, it never really leaves your mindset,” Skinn said. “To think that it was 20 years ago is unbelievable, but having a day to celebrate it is definitely exciting.”

This weekend, that memory returns to life as a new generation of Patriots gathers to celebrate the run that changed everything.

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From law to federal nutrition science: George �鶹��Ƶ PhD alum carves out career at USDA

Taylor Thomas — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:26:45 +0000

From law to federal nutrition science: George �鶹��Ƶ PhD alum carves out career at USDA Taylor Thomas Mon, 12/08/2025 - 09:26

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At �鶹��Ƶ, Kelly Kogan found the space to merge two growing interests—nutrition and data—into a new career direction. “My favorite part was the ability to really pursue my interests,” she said. “I’m very grateful they enabled me to do what I wanted to do.”

That direction wasn’t obvious at first. When Kogan left her two-decade D.C. law career, she didn’t yet know where she was headed. She just knew she needed change. “I wasn’t a happy lawyer,” she said. “I woke up one day and thought, I don’t want to do this for another decade.”

Food had always been a love: cooking for her family, food photography, thinking about nutrition. She followed that curiosity into an undergraduate Introduction to Nutrition class at �鶹��Ƶ. “And I loved it,” she said.

One class led to another, then to the master’s program in Nutrition and Food Studies in 2021. As her interests sharpened, Kogan discovered a passion for working with data and pursued a PhD in Health Services Research, which she completed in 2023.

Today, Kogan works as a nutritionist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, helping guide What We Eat in America, the dietary intake survey that captures a detailed portrait of Americans’ food habits. The survey serves as a cornerstone of U.S. nutrition science, informing decades of research and major public health decisions, such as the addition of folic acid to bread products to prevent birth defects.

“This work is important,” Kogan said. “Data is what informs evidence-based policymaking. We have to know how to collect it, clean it, and analyze it to identify problems and create solutions.”

What We Eat in America is the dietary interview component of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, supported by USDA’s Food Surveys Research Group, where Kogan contributes to the data and methods that make this work possible.

Kogan’s work with the research group grew out of her dissertation at George �鶹��Ƶ, a study of breastfeeding outcomes and food insecurity that probed how federal nutrition programs shape families’ decisions. That project opened the door to a USDA postdoctoral fellowship and ultimately to the role she holds now.

For Kogan, the shift from law to federal nutrition science wasn’t linear. George �鶹��Ƶ gave her the room to develop a specialized focus on nutrition data, a focus that carried forward into her professional life. “You have to be incredibly focused and self-directed,” she said. “Every class project I did, I found the data and turned it into a nutrition question.”

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Tech Expert, George �鶹��Ƶ alumna, and Costello Dean’s Advisory Council Member Kinsey Fabrizio talks about the AI Revolution and its positive disruption

Katelynn C Hipolito — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:23:17 +0000

Tech Expert, George �鶹��Ƶ alumna, and Costello Dean’s Advisory Council Member Kinsey Fabrizio talks about the AI Revolution and its positive disruption Katelynn C Hipolito Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:23

As president of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, which represents more than 1,200 technology companies and owns and produces CES®—the most powerful tech event in the world, Kinsey Fabrizio, BA Government and International Politics; Spanish ’04, is a force in the tech world.

Kinsey Fabrizio, BA Government and International Politics; Spanish ’04. Photo by Hannah Patterson/Costello College of Business.

Since joining the association in 2008, Fabrizio has played a pivotal role in transforming CTA and CES. Fabrizio was awarded the Women in CT Legacy Award in 2023, recognizing her longtime leadership and contributions to the consumer technology industry. Most recently, Fabrizio was named one of Washingtonian’s 2025 Most Powerful Woman. She served on the Costello College of Business Management Advisory Council from 2023-2025, and is serving as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council.

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What made you choose �鶹��Ƶ for your degree?

I grew up in Winchester, Virginia, and what I loved most about George �鶹��Ƶ was its capacity to really challenge me and expose me to diverse people, opinions, thoughts, and different ideas.

What was the most rewarding experience for you at George �鶹��Ƶ?

I remember a class my senior year that centered on conflict resolution and international politics, and I loved it! That class connected me to an internship that led to my first job. I got trained in conflict resolution and as a mediator, and it was just this amazing door that opened. That was definitely a moment that I'll never forget, and I think about that class often.

You have served on Costello’s Management Advisory Council in the past, and have recently joined our Dean’s Advisory Council. What do you think is special about Costello?

Costello is special because of its unique focus on the intersection of innovation and business. It’s tech-forward, dynamic, and truly one-of-a-kind. The more I’ve learned about Costello, the more impressed I’ve become. I’ve been able to learn from the really brilliant people that are part of this group and get exposed to a different part of the university while being able to give back and volunteer my time.

Kinsey Fabrizio, BA Government and International Politics; Spanish ’04. Photo by Hannah Patterson/Costello College of Business.

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Where do you see AI going?

AI is a foundational leap. It's as big a new technology and tool as the Internet. We're just at the very beginning of this AI revolution, but we're already seeing it improve lives. We're seeing it solve some of society's toughest challenges, from energy production to climate resilience to chronic disease management to efficiency for enterprises and businesses. AI is an amazing and powerful tool. Businesses are going to be able to optimize their strategy and their operations through AI by boosting efficiency and productivity. I don't think AI is going to completely replace a workforce, I think it's going to add value to the existing workforce. People using AI will make the workforce more efficient and more effective. You've probably heard it before, the saying that AI won't replace people, but people who use AI will replace people who don't. I think that's really important to keep in mind as we move forward. AI is something that we are going to integrate into our daily lives, helping us turn all kinds of data into action.

CTA supports establishing clear, effective guardrails for AI to encourage innovation while protecting consumers. What are your thoughts on the best approach to AI regulation moving forward?

We feel strongly about a light touch, risk-based approach to regulation that protects consumers, but also gives businesses clear rules of the road and doesn’t hinder innovation. One of the ways we think you achieve that is with a federal AI framework, rather than 50 different states with different sets of AI regulations. That is nearly impossible for companies, especially startups, to keep up with, and it would inhibit innovation. The AI Action Plan released by the White House this summer is a good blueprint. It looks at AI innovation in terms of acceleration and ensuring that the U.S. stays a leader. It focuses on streamlining outdated regulations and strengthening public/private partnerships, which is going to be great for AI advancement. It also rightly focuses on infrastructure and the need to modernize the energy grid.

Do you have any advice for higher ed when it comes to AI and technology?

AI is here to stay and it’s important to train students on how to effectively, efficiently, and ethically leverage AI because it is a powerful tool. AI could really accelerate research. It's important that higher ed leans into AI adoption and creates opportunities for students to learn and use these tools. Building AI into the curriculum is really important. So is training students on real world uses of AI , because when students graduate today and go into the workforce, AI is going to be a part of it. Preparing them in the best way possible is a responsibility of higher education.

The Costello College of Business is on the eve of its 50th Anniversary. Technology has grown immensely in the last 50 years. In what ways do you see AI and new technology having an impact on business for the next half century?

We’re just at the beginning of this AI revolution. As AI disrupts entire industries, businesses are trying to figure out how to embrace these new tools to advance and accelerate. A couple areas where we’ll see the biggest leaps forward are blockchain and quantum. AI is going to make blockchain technology more efficiently scalable. Think about financial transactions that can be more traceable and transparent, and health care data transactions that’ll be more secure. We’re years away from quantum technology being an everyday reality, but AI will offer testing platforms to develop quantum technologies in areas like cybersecurity, transportation, and biotech, and make it more scalable.

You work with some of the top leaders in technology, what are you hearing about the latest trends in AI and technology?

Across the business world, you’re seeing companies use AI to boost productivity. We’re also seeing AI used to enhance the customer experience, including as a frontline customer service tool. AI in health care is advancing lifesaving innovations and medical research. There’s also digital twin technology applied to manufacturing to create smart factories and even create models of entire cities. AI is really quick at solving complex problems that humans alone can't solve. AI chips are more advanced than ever, and agentic AI that can manage tasks semi autonomously with a little bit of human oversight expedites basic but necessary back office functions that every business needs. We'll see a lot of these—and some new and exciting applications of AI technology—at CES 2026!

Kinsey Fabrizio, BA Government and International Politics; Spanish ’04. Photo by Hannah Patterson/Costello College of Business.

Our dean likes to say, “Everything is business and that we are all in the business of some thing.” Please tell us about the business of technology and how you think the business college needs to be preparing our students for successful careers in the business of technology.

I think the business of technology is the most exciting business! I love tech and innovation. Think about the benefits of the Internet—everything from streaming content, to digital advertising, toplatforms that allow you to connect with anyone, anywhere. And these days, everything is tech! From entertainment, to health care, to enterprise, they’re all solving real world issues.

The business college needs to prepare students to embrace technology and to adapt. The job opportunities available to kids coming out of college today are going to look different than they do in a few years, and different again in the next 10 years. Making sure today’s business school students are ready to embrace tech and adopt new ways of doing things is critical. Ensuring that curriculums highlight new technologies and advancements is really important. It’s also important to find opportunities for tech leaders to connect with students through tech challenges, startup competitions, and hackathons, which I know George �鶹��Ƶ does already.

One more thing: we can’t forget the importance of being in person and engaging in the physical world, not just the digital world. You learn so much from observing a leader's body language, watching how they present themselves in a meeting, when they speak up, who they make eye contact with, and looking at how they bring different people into the conversation. CES is all about bringing people together to connect, discover, learn, and solve, so we see the value in those things every year at the show. In our world today, real-life, in-person connections give you a competitive edge. That includes CES, which is open to students! We love when people come to CES and get inspired by how technology is transforming the world, see new ideas, meet people, and network.

What advice would you give to George �鶹��Ƶ students who are about to graduate or fellow alumni who are already in the workforce?

First, align your work with something that you care about because that passion will carry you through challenges that you encounter in your professional career. Second, raise your hand for new opportunities in school or at your first job, even if they are outside of your comfort zone. When you are willing to say yes and try something that you wouldn’t naturally do, doors open. Third, seek out a mentor and don't be afraid to ask for constructive feedback. We all need it! It’s so important to get real feedback, because then you can identify what you're great at and where you have opportunities to improve and be the best version of yourself. Seeking out a good mentor is a great way to do that in the professional space.

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This George �鶹��Ƶ alum mapped her future

Katarina Benson — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:21:58 +0000

This George �鶹��Ƶ alum mapped her future Katarina Benson Thu, 11/20/2025 - 16:21

In 1998, Brennan Collier, nee Snyder, graduated from �鶹��Ƶ—and used it as a springboard for everything that came next. She walked off campus with two BA degrees: one in geology, a tried-and-true science path, and the other in environmental science, a program she built herself when the existing offerings didn’t quite match her ambitions.

Collier wasn’t chasing diplomas—she was focused on impact. That same year, she locked down a certificate in environmental management, a fast track to the tools and know-how she’d need in the field. Internships and agency employment followed, giving her a front-row seat to the evolving world of environmental protection—exactly where she wanted to be.

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After increasingly successful positions with public agencies, Collier is now senior vice president of strategic sales and part owner of ATCS, a Virgina-based engineering consulting firm that works with regional public and private clients in transportation planning and roadway design, traffic engineering studies, construction management, and other aspects of transportation infrastructure. You have probably traveled on a roadway in Northern Virginia whose route was determined by her research.

The Chantilly, Virginia, native began her journey in higher education at North Carolina State University, transferring closer to home to George �鶹��Ƶ as a sophomore to enroll in the geology program.

"I fell in love with earth sciences in ninth grade,” she said. “And I wanted to do something in environmental science, which was emerging at the time.”

With no environmental science bachelor’s program available—it is now—she worked with counselors in the Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) program to select courses across the campus to satisfy her goals.

Two of her professors were particularly inspiring: Geology professors Julia Nord and Richard Diecchio, both now retired. “They really helped me fall in love with what I was doing,” she said.

Also inspirational was a 1998 winter break to the Caribbean, where she performed geological field work at the Bahamas Environmental Research Center on Andros Island. The university was then a partner with facility located on a largely undeveloped island.

“The experience has definitely stuck with me,” she said, “and I appreciate how George �鶹��Ƶ was giving back to the community there, especially the young children that would follow us around curious as to what we were doing and why.”

In addition, she was “really lucky to be able to find some internships and part-time positions by just being in the Washington, D.C., area while I was in school,” she said, referencing George �鶹��Ƶ’s proximity and access to key institutions in the nation’s capital.

She landed a paid position with Reston, Virginia’s U.S. Geological Survey, where she worked on one of the very first Geographic Information Systems. “I actually digitized the state geological map of Virginia [while a student].”

She also worked with the Environmental Protection Agency in environmental compliance and, as she was finishing up her degree programs, she found a part-time position with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Northern Virginia District. That experience turned into a full-time job after graduation.

Each of these positions equipped Collier with the skills she continues to use today.

“[VDOT] is where I learned to study the environmental impacts of road and bridge projects, from wetland delineations to obtaining permits to looking at endangered species that might be at risk.”

Collier was the consultant deputy project manager for the Environmental Impact Statement required for the widening of Interstate 64 from Richmond to Hampton in Virginia, a popular highway leading to military bases and beach destinations along the Chesapeake Bay. It’s been 14 years since she started the environmental study and the project, currently under construction in segments, is valued at around $1.3 billion.

“I remind myself as an environmentalist that I’m doing good in the industry in trying to shape some of the decision making so that roads are placed where they need to be,” she said. “We’re not going down the middle of farms like we used to in the early 1950s and ‘60s when they built the original interstate.”

In fact, she frequents the I-64 corridor as she travels from her home in Richmond to her beach house in Cape Charles, Virginia.

“I annoy my 14-year-old daughter all the time because I point out things,” she said. “I say, ‘Hey, you see Camp Peary over there? Do you know the historic significance? [It was a CIA spy school.] Do you know why they felled the trees to widen the road and just left them there? That’s because of the time-of-year restrictions for tree clearing to protect threatened and endangered bats.’

“It’s nice to drive through that and know I had a piece of it, even though it was a small piece.”

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