/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:42:35 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-center-for-career-professional-development-set-me-on-path-to-success.aspxYadyra Guzman, a marketing major on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, writes about her experience to help others utilize the resources available to students.External ArticleFri, 13 Sep 2024 10:51:51 How USF’s Center for Career & Professional Development set me on a path to successYadyra Guzman, a marketing major on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, writes about her experience to help others utilize the resources available to students.image of Yadyra Guzmanhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-center-for-career-professional-development-set-me-on-path-to-success.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation/business/news/2024/09-13-mason-thomas.aspxThomas, who is set to graduate in 2025, said embracing leadership roles helped him develop business and networking skills and gain confidence in social settings.Taylor TegardenFri, 13 Sep 2024 09:36:43 Finance major Mason Thomas leads Delta Sigma Pi, sets sights on law schoolThomas, who is set to graduate in 2025, said embracing leadership roles helped him develop business and networking skills and gain confidence in social settings.Mason Thomas/business/news/2024/09-13-mason-thomas.aspxHonors and Awards,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2024/08-03-three-graduates-summer.aspxThe University of South Florida awarded more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.Donna Smith and Althea JohnsonSat, 03 Aug 2024 16:25:16 Meet three top business graduates from the summer 2024 classThe University of South Florida awarded more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.Joshua Redmond and his family. Six of them USF grads/business/news/2024/08-03-three-graduates-summer.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance,School of Marketing and Innovation,Supply Chain,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/meet-the-summer-2024-graduates.aspxUpon enrolling in The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance in fall 2020, Siefert quickly went on to found the Delta Beta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a professional fraternity that strengthens the insurance industry’s student talent pipeline by connecting USF students with faculty and industry professionals through corporate partnerships and community events.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:02:25 Meet two outstanding graduates from USF Sarasota-Manatee - USF Sarasota-Manatee CampusUpon enrolling in The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance in fall 2020, Siefert quickly went on to found the Delta Beta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a professional fraternity that strengthens the insurance industry’s student talent pipeline by connecting USF students with faculty and industry professionals through corporate partnerships and community events.133RD COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION SUMMER 2024https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/meet-the-summer-2024-graduates.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Risk Management and Insurance/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxThe University of South Florida will award more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:54:10 USF to confer more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 3 - USF NewsThe University of South Florida will award more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.image of summer graduates/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Marketing and Innovation,Supply Chain/honors/news/2024/25-under-25-2024.aspxIn spring 2024, 25 students were handpicked from around 1,000 business students to receive the Muma College of Business’s 25 Under 25 Awards.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 18:40:19 Honors Students O’Carson Fils and Yuki Shao Recognized Among Top 25 Under 25 - USF Honors CollegeIn spring 2024, 25 students were handpicked from around 1,000 business students to receive the Muma College of Business’s 25 Under 25 Awards.Honors students O'Carson Fils and Yuki Shao/honors/news/2024/25-under-25-2024.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal Newshttps://tbbwmag.com/2024/06/03/the-story-of-mckibbon-a-father-and-son-open-up-about-their-family-ties/The McKibbon Hospitality family business spans several generations and is an inspiring journey from humble beginnings to hospitality fame.External ArticleWed, 10 Jul 2024 00:52:00 The Story of McKibbon: A father and son open up about their family ties - TBBWThe McKibbon Hospitality family business spans several generations and is an inspiring journey from humble beginnings to hospitality fame.image of mckibbon hospitalityhttps://tbbwmag.com/2024/06/03/the-story-of-mckibbon-a-father-and-son-open-up-about-their-family-ties/SpotlightsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management/business/news/2024/06-12-student-spotlight-phan.aspxAs a kid, Lan Phan was fascinated by stock trading and building financial models. Today, he is double majoring in finance and econometrics and is spending his summer in New York City interning at Goldman Sachs.Taylor TegardenWed, 12 Jun 2024 16:57:54 Student Spotlight: USF junior Lan Phan realizes finance dream of interning at Goldman Sachs in New York CityAs a kid, Lan Phan was fascinated by stock trading and building financial models. Today, he is double majoring in finance and econometrics and is spending his summer in New York City interning at Goldman Sachs.Lan Phan headshot/business/news/2024/06-12-student-spotlight-phan.aspxBusiness News,Honors and Awards,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Financehttps://www.lkldnow.com/our-noire-kitchen-hits-the-road-in-new-food-trailer/“Our Noire Kitchen” — known for its jerk chicken, oxtails and gouda grits — has acquired a food trailer. Owners and Catapult members Laures, 31 and Kadean Dockery, 32, say they are thrilled.External ArticleSat, 01 Jun 2024 13:51:53 ‘Our Noire Kitchen’ Hits the Road in New Food Trailer - lkldnow“Our Noire Kitchen” — known for its jerk chicken, oxtails and gouda grits — has acquired a food trailer. Owners and Catapult members Laures, 31 and Kadean Dockery, 32, say they are thrilled.Our Noire Kitchen has expanded from Catapult into a new food trailer. | Courtesy of Our Noire Kitchenhttps://www.lkldnow.com/our-noire-kitchen-hits-the-road-in-new-food-trailer/Business News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management/world/about/news/2024-kalam-update.aspxFrom 2016 to 2018, USF ran a special Fellowship for students from India – the President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 19:58:05 Catching up with USF's Kalam Fellows - USF NewsFrom 2016 to 2018, USF ran a special Fellowship for students from India – the President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship.Kalam fellows Arjun Kadian (left), Veena Subramanian (center-right), and Avijit Sengupta (right) stand with former USF World Vice President, Dr. Roger Brindley, in 2019./world/about/news/2024-kalam-update.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal News/business/news/2024/5-10-baylis-spotlight.aspxUSF Senior Amber Baylis is a semester away from earning a bachelor’s degree in global business with a concentration in management and a minor in marketing. But when classes are done for the day, Baylis isn’t. She heads to her other full-time gig — working as a food and beverage manager at the Don Cesar.Taylor TegardenTue, 14 May 2024 14:21:28 Student Spotlight: Juggling a full-time job with college, Amber Baylis uses classroom lessons in real timeUSF Senior Amber Baylis is a semester away from earning a bachelor’s degree in global business with a concentration in management and a minor in marketing. But when classes are done for the day, Baylis isn’t. She heads to her other full-time gig — working as a food and beverage manager at the Don Cesar.Amber Baylis/business/news/2024/5-10-baylis-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2024/05-09-dabla24.aspxGabriel Mocelin and Linh Nguyen received the 2024 Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Awards. The award recognizes finance students who demonstrate strong leadership by serving in roles within classes, clubs, organizations, through volunteering, or throughout the universityTaylor TegardenThu, 09 May 2024 16:05:43 USF’s Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance names 2024 Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award winnersGabriel Mocelin and Linh Nguyen received the 2024 Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Awards. The award recognizes finance students who demonstrate strong leadership by serving in roles within classes, clubs, organizations, through volunteering, or throughout the universityGabriel Mocelin and Linh Nguyen/business/news/2024/05-09-dabla24.aspxHonors and Awards,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/magazine/2024-spring/smile.aspxMeet Cihan Cobanoglu, the gregarious dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, part of the Muma College of Business at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleWed, 01 May 2024 18:09:17 ‘Smile. The rest will come easily.’ - USF MagazineMeet Cihan Cobanoglu, the gregarious dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, part of the Muma College of Business at USF Sarasota-Manatee.Cihan Cobanoglu, dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management on campus at USF Sarasota-Manatee. [Photo: Courtesy Cihan Cobanoglu]/magazine/2024-spring/smile.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brain-cancer-survivor-graduates-with-honors-and-lasting-memories.aspxAs Cole Eicher prepares to graduate, he’s also celebrating another milestone: ten years of being cancer free. Eicher has not only recovered, he is a national advocate for children with cancer, launching an effort that today is the American Cancer Society’s official childhood cancer initiative.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2024 16:03:34 Brain cancer survivor graduates with honors and lasting memoriesAs Cole Eicher prepares to graduate, he’s also celebrating another milestone: ten years of being cancer free. Eicher has not only recovered, he is a national advocate for children with cancer, launching an effort that today is the American Cancer Society’s official childhood cancer initiative.image of cole eicherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brain-cancer-survivor-graduates-with-honors-and-lasting-memories.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation/business/news/2024/4-12-kande-dacosta.aspxFinance major Kande DaCosta pursued her passion for adventure and cross-cultural experiences by studying abroad in Florence, Italy during her junior year. Since returning home, she's integrated aspects of the laid-back Italian lifestyle into her daily routine.Taylor TegardenTue, 30 Apr 2024 11:23:41 Student spotlight: USF junior Kande DaCosta adopts ‘calming energy’ from Italian study abroad tripFinance major Kande DaCosta pursued her passion for adventure and cross-cultural experiences by studying abroad in Florence, Italy during her junior year. Since returning home, she's integrated aspects of the laid-back Italian lifestyle into her daily routine.Kande DaCosta/business/news/2024/4-12-kande-dacosta.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/03-12-student-spotlight-unique-alston.aspxIn high school, Alston sold gently worn sneakers to her friends in Virginia, and she knew entrepreneurship would play a huge role in her college career. Her decision to enroll at USF is paying off.Taylor TegardenWed, 13 Mar 2024 14:33:42 Student Spotlight: USF's Unique Alston carves a path in entrepreneurship with Fintech X|Accelerator connectionsIn high school, Alston sold gently worn sneakers to her friends in Virginia, and she knew entrepreneurship would play a huge role in her college career. Her decision to enroll at USF is paying off.Unique Alston/business/news/2023/03-12-student-spotlight-unique-alston.aspxSpotlightsFintech,Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2024/012-spotight-ishizuka.aspxSho Ishizuka always envisioned a career in finance, an interest cultivated at a young age from watching his father, an accountant. He knew he wanted to follow the same career path as his father. He had no idea it would bring him from Tokyo, Japan to Tampa, Florida.Taylor TegardenMon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Senior finance major Sho Ishizuka prepares for career at Raymond James, grateful for growth at USFSho Ishizuka always envisioned a career in finance, an interest cultivated at a young age from watching his father, an accountant. He knew he wanted to follow the same career path as his father. He had no idea it would bring him from Tokyo, Japan to Tampa, Florida.Sho Ishizuka/business/news/2024/012-spotight-ishizuka.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose, and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.External ArticleWed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Boundless Bull: Julio FigueroaJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose, and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.image of julio figueroa/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Information Systems and Management/business/news/2023/12-19-spotlight-probhakar.aspxMuma College of Business student Samhitha Prabhakar took an unconventional approach to networking at the Bulls Business Showcase. For the finance major, showing up to the networking event without a resume ended up landing her a job at Merrill Lynch.Taylor TegardenTue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Samhitha Prabhakar's unconventional approach to networking lands her a job at Merrill LynchMuma College of Business student Samhitha Prabhakar took an unconventional approach to networking at the Bulls Business Showcase. For the finance major, showing up to the networking event without a resume ended up landing her a job at Merrill Lynch.Samhitha Probhakar/business/news/2023/12-19-spotlight-probhakar.aspxSpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/11-14-alston-spotlight.aspxAlston received her first internship during her freshman year in the summer of 2022 as a business analytics intern. A few internships later, she hopes to make a career in the cybersecurity industry.Taylor TegardenTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Sophomore Cherish Alston builds connections, lands scholarship through internships and student organizationsAlston received her first internship during her freshman year in the summer of 2022 as a business analytics intern. A few internships later, she hopes to make a career in the cybersecurity industry.image of cherish alston/business/news/2023/11-14-alston-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/09-14-kelsey-stansbury.aspxAs a first-generation college student at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, Kelsey Stansbury wasn't sure how to navigate college life, much less making sure she'd graduate with a job.Taylor TegardenThu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kelsey Stansbury lands finance job after summer internship at Raymond JamesAs a first-generation college student at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, Kelsey Stansbury wasn't sure how to navigate college life, much less making sure she'd graduate with a job.image of kelsey stansburg/business/news/2023/09-14-kelsey-stansbury.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Financehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/despite-war-graduating-student-excels-academically.aspxWhile striving for his bachelor’s degree, war broke out in Andrii Kostyrko's home country of Ukraine. For nearly a year and a half, Kostyrko lived with the uncertainty and fear created by the war. Despite these circumstances, he has excelled and will be graduating summa cum laude.External ArticleThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Despite war and concern for loved ones back home, graduating student excels academically to achieve goalWhile striving for his bachelor’s degree, war broke out in Andrii Kostyrko's home country of Ukraine. For nearly a year and a half, Kostyrko lived with the uncertainty and fear created by the war. Despite these circumstances, he has excelled and will be graduating summa cum laude.image of Andrii Kostyrkohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/despite-war-graduating-student-excels-academically.aspxSpotlightsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancyhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/madison-seifert-is-building-a-community-and-a-bright-future.aspxFor Siefert, entering the field of risk management and insurance is all about being part of the larger community. “Every time a disaster hits, you kind of want to be out there and you want to be helping,” she said.External ArticleTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Madison Siefert is building a community, homes and a bright future — all from within the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and InsuranceFor Siefert, entering the field of risk management and insurance is all about being part of the larger community. “Every time a disaster hits, you kind of want to be out there and you want to be helping,” she said.image of madison sieferthttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/madison-seifert-is-building-a-community-and-a-bright-future.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Risk Management and Insurancehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxFor Hansen, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet, and prosperity.External ArticleFri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadFor Hansen, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet, and prosperity.image of brooke hansenhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management/business/news/2023/5-8-deans-advisory-leadership-award.aspxMateo Racini Serje and Brandon Meade have been announced as the recipients of the 2023 Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award.Taylor TegardenMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance announces 2023 Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award recipientsMateo Racini Serje and Brandon Meade have been announced as the recipients of the 2023 Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award.Mateo Racini Serje and Brandon Meade, Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award recipients/business/news/2023/5-8-deans-advisory-leadership-award.aspxHonors and Awards,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/05-03-student-spotlight-juliana-camargo-torres.aspxGolf changed Juliana Camargo Torres’ life for the best, both on the links and in the business classroom. A rising star at USF, Camargo Torres is a student-athlete on the varsity women's golf team and a sophomore double majoring in philosophy and finance with a concentration in investment analysis.Eduarda Nienow Zimmer, internWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Juliana Camargo Torres excels on the links and in the classroom as a scholar-athleteGolf changed Juliana Camargo Torres’ life for the best, both on the links and in the business classroom. A rising star at USF, Camargo Torres is a student-athlete on the varsity women's golf team and a sophomore double majoring in philosophy and finance with a concentration in investment analysis.image of juliana camargo torres/business/news/2023/05-03-student-spotlight-juliana-camargo-torres.aspxSpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/05-03-student-spotlight-lorena-froze.aspxThe USF Muma College of Business business analytics and information systems major moved from Brazil to the U.S. with her family not knowing anyone. Now she will be interning at JP Morgan this summer and sees data literacy as a path toward financial literacy.Lara Cavallieri, internWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Lorena Froze uses data analytics to help others understand financial literacyThe USF Muma College of Business business analytics and information systems major moved from Brazil to the U.S. with her family not knowing anyone. Now she will be interning at JP Morgan this summer and sees data literacy as a path toward financial literacy.image of lorena froze/business/news/2023/05-03-student-spotlight-lorena-froze.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Information Systems and Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.External ArticleTue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.University of South Florida student, Blair Wood Jones. https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxEntrepreneurship,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2023/05-02-student-spotlight-ocarson-fils.aspxDirectors at the Bellini Center for Talent Development named Fils the inaugural Bellini ambassador, an informal role given to Fils for his dedication and hard work.Penelope Schweitzer, internTue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: O’Carson Fils creates buzz for the USF Bellini Center for Talent DevelopmentDirectors at the Bellini Center for Talent Development named Fils the inaugural Bellini ambassador, an informal role given to Fils for his dedication and hard work.image of ocarson fils/business/news/2023/05-02-student-spotlight-ocarson-fils.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Information Systems and Management/business/news/2023/03-31-staff-spotlight-michelle-jahn.aspxBehind every team of business school researchers, there is a behind-the-scenes person who helps the team function. At the USF Muma College of Business, that person is Michelle Jahn.Elizabeth L. BrownFri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Staff Spotlight: Helping faculty reach their research aspirationsBehind every team of business school researchers, there is a behind-the-scenes person who helps the team function. At the USF Muma College of Business, that person is Michelle Jahn.image of michelle jahn/business/news/2023/03-31-staff-spotlight-michelle-jahn.aspxSpotlights/business/news/2023/03-16-student-spotlight-clare-coffman-usf.aspxClare Coffman’s life-changing connection with an associate professor at the USF Muma College of Business has put her on a career path that combines her passions – investigating crime and insurance fraud.Quyen Tran, internThu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Clare Coffman brings passion for insurance and crime to life at USFClare Coffman’s life-changing connection with an associate professor at the USF Muma College of Business has put her on a career path that combines her passions – investigating crime and insurance fraud.image of clare coffman/business/news/2023/03-16-student-spotlight-clare-coffman-usf.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Risk Management and Insurance/business/news/2023/student-spotlight-vince-hafeli-dba-usf.aspxA student in USF’s Doctor of Business Administration program, Hafeli is expanding the qualitative research related to suicide within the construction industry by sharing his personal story of struggle and thoughts on ending his own life.Elizabeth L. BrownWed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Vince Hafeli’s journey to curb suicide in the construction industry 'one person at a time'A student in USF’s Doctor of Business Administration program, Hafeli is expanding the qualitative research related to suicide within the construction industry by sharing his personal story of struggle and thoughts on ending his own life.image of vince hafeli/business/news/2023/student-spotlight-vince-hafeli-dba-usf.aspxBusiness News,Spotlights/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.External ArticleThu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Boundless Bulls: Freeman TallaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.image of freeman talla/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxThe first in her family to graduate college, Xiomara Montes Gil has worked hard to pave a path for herself. As a freshman, she was awarded USF’s Green and Gold Scholarship. Following commencement this spring, she'll begin a full-time finance job at JP Morgan.External ArticleTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Boundless Bulls: Xiomara Montes GilThe first in her family to graduate college, Xiomara Montes Gil has worked hard to pave a path for herself. As a freshman, she was awarded USF’s Green and Gold Scholarship. Following commencement this spring, she'll begin a full-time finance job at JP Morgan.image of xiomara montes gil/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Financehttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/12/10/ukranian-student-graduates-usf-after-difficult-path/Danylo Solomentsev knows that graduating from the University of South Florida is a milestone in his life.External ArticleSat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Ukrainian student graduates from USF after difficult path - Tampa Bay TimesDanylo Solomentsev knows that graduating from the University of South Florida is a milestone in his life.Danylo Solomentsev, who graduates from USF on Dec. 9, returned to Ukraine when the pandemic started but came back to Tampa in January, weeks before the Russia-Ukraine war began. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/12/10/ukranian-student-graduates-usf-after-difficult-path/Business News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-student-from-ukraine-set-to-graduate-despite-challenges-from-war-pandemicGraduation day at the University of South Florida will be extra special for a marketing student who overcame challenges from the pandemic and impacts from the war in Ukraine.External ArticleFri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF student from Ukraine set to graduate despite challenges from war, pandemic - Fox 13Graduation day at the University of South Florida will be extra special for a marketing student who overcame challenges from the pandemic and impacts from the war in Ukraine.Danylo Solomentsevhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-student-from-ukraine-set-to-graduate-despite-challenges-from-war-pandemicBusiness News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/ukrainian-student-overcomes-pandemic-and-war-graduates-from-usf/He’ll be the first to tell you — Danylo Solomentsev is a hard name to pronounce if you’re not Eastern European.External ArticleFri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Ukrainian student overcomes pandemic and war, graduates from USF - WFLAHe’ll be the first to tell you — Danylo Solomentsev is a hard name to pronounce if you’re not Eastern European.USF Muma College of Businesshttps://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/ukrainian-student-overcomes-pandemic-and-war-graduates-from-usf/Business News,SpotlightsExternal News,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/from-fishing-campus-waters-as-a-kid-to-graduating-with-perfect-gpa.aspxSeth Leskanic has had a personal connection with the USF St. Petersburg campus since he was a kid fishing the waters on the edge of campus. Now he is graduating from his hometown university with a perfect 4.0 GPA.External ArticleThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 From fishing campus waters as a kid to graduating with a perfect 4.0Seth Leskanic has had a personal connection with the USF St. Petersburg campus since he was a kid fishing the waters on the edge of campus. Now he is graduating from his hometown university with a perfect 4.0 GPA.image of seth leskanichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/from-fishing-campus-waters-as-a-kid-to-graduating-with-perfect-gpa.aspxBusiness News,Honors and Awards,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2022/12-6-gabriel-mocelin-spotlight.aspxUniversity of South Florida finance student Gabriel Mocelin landed his dream internship and is headed to New York this summer to learn from the best at Goldman Sachs. But when he started classes at USF, he knew little about the finance industry or how to best prepare himself for a career in finance.Chris Wong, internTue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Gabriel Mocelin lands Goldman Sachs summer internship in New York CityUniversity of South Florida finance student Gabriel Mocelin landed his dream internship and is headed to New York this summer to learn from the best at Goldman Sachs. But when he started classes at USF, he knew little about the finance industry or how to best prepare himself for a career in finance.image of gabriel mocelin/business/news/2022/12-6-gabriel-mocelin-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Financehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/paola-marie-mannino-wants-you-to-get-involved.aspxPaola-Marie Mannino, a fourth-year marketing major on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and the voice behind the social media channels for the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, was elected to the Royal Court at the Homecoming Ball during USF Homecoming 2022.External ArticleWed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Paola-Marie Mannino wants you to get involved | USF Muma College of BusinessPaola-Marie Mannino, a fourth-year marketing major on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and the voice behind the social media channels for the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, was elected to the Royal Court at the Homecoming Ball during USF Homecoming 2022.image of boundless bulls studenthttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/paola-marie-mannino-wants-you-to-get-involved.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation/business/news/2022/11-08-alumni-spotlight-toluwani.aspxToluwani Adebakin grew up in Nigeria and loved to run. With pure talent and the support of his family and coach, Adebakin’s athletic ability grew exponentially as he got older. His love for running has opened doors for him, and in turn, he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for other athletes.Archita Peyyety, internTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: From track and field to esports, ‘You have to love what you do’ says Toluwani AdebakinToluwani Adebakin grew up in Nigeria and loved to run. With pure talent and the support of his family and coach, Adebakin’s athletic ability grew exponentially as he got older. His love for running has opened doors for him, and in turn, he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for other athletes.image of Toluwani Adebakin/business/news/2022/11-08-alumni-spotlight-toluwani.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program/business/news/2022/10-28-griffin-underwood-student-spotlight.aspxUSF marketing student Griffin Underwood spent the summer documenting a guitar-playing YouTube star as the one-man band played at music festivals around the country.Penelope Schweitzer, internFri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Griffin Underwood combines music and marketing in a promising careerUSF marketing student Griffin Underwood spent the summer documenting a guitar-playing YouTube star as the one-man band played at music festivals around the country.image of griffin underwood/business/news/2022/10-28-griffin-underwood-student-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovation/business/news/2022/10-11-krysta-rubin-alumni-spotlight.aspxKrysta Rubin enrolled at USF prior to setting foot on campus and with minimal research. There she immediately felt at home. She stayed for a decade, earned two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree, and found a successful career in accounting.Jacob Fishman, internTue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Krysta Rubin tallies fulfilling career in accountingKrysta Rubin enrolled at USF prior to setting foot on campus and with minimal research. There she immediately felt at home. She stayed for a decade, earned two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree, and found a successful career in accounting.image of krysta rubin/business/news/2022/10-11-krysta-rubin-alumni-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancyhttps://www.usforacle.com/2022/09/14/gert-jan-de-vreede-leads-muma-college-of-business-through-empathetic-leadership/Having coded stickers on his computer as a kid, Interim Dean of the Muma College of Business Gert-Jan de Vreede has always had a passion for finding solutions.External ArticleWed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Gert-Jan de Vreede leads Muma College of Business through empathetic leadership - The OracleHaving coded stickers on his computer as a kid, Interim Dean of the Muma College of Business Gert-Jan de Vreede has always had a passion for finding solutions.Having coded stickers on his computer as a kid, Interim Dean of the Muma College of Business Gert-Jan de Vreede has always had a passion for finding solutions. ORACLE PHOTO/ALEXANDRA URBANhttps://www.usforacle.com/2022/09/14/gert-jan-de-vreede-leads-muma-college-of-business-through-empathetic-leadership/Business News,SpotlightsExternal News/business/news/2022/08-12-alumni-spotlight-sobczak.aspxAlex Sobczak graduated from the Muma College of Business with a dual degree in finance and risk management and insurance. Today he is the director of commercial lines at Neptune Flood Insurance and credits USF for getting him well-prepared for the growing insurance industry.Elizabeth L. BrownFri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Alex Sobczak finds ‘career for life’ in the insurance industryAlex Sobczak graduated from the Muma College of Business with a dual degree in finance and risk management and insurance. Today he is the director of commercial lines at Neptune Flood Insurance and credits USF for getting him well-prepared for the growing insurance industry.image of alex sobczak/business/news/2022/08-12-alumni-spotlight-sobczak.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Risk Management and Insurancehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/students-journey-for-greater-opportunity-pays-off-with-gpa-internship.aspxYesmin Delgado Alabart left Cuba at the age of 24 seeking opportunity and a brighter future. Now Alabart will be graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.External ArticleTue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Student’s journey for greater opportunity pays off with 4.0 GPA and coveted internshipYesmin Delgado Alabart left Cuba at the age of 24 seeking opportunity and a brighter future. Now Alabart will be graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.image of yesmin delgado alabarthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/students-journey-for-greater-opportunity-pays-off-with-gpa-internship.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancyhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/meet-the-summer-graduates.aspxBorn in New Delhi, India, Angad Singh Dang is an assistant professor of instruction in the school of hospitality and tourism management at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. This summer, he is graduating with a doctorate in education with an emphasis in adult education curriculum and instruction.External ArticleMon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Faculty Spotlight: Angad Singh DangBorn in New Delhi, India, Angad Singh Dang is an assistant professor of instruction in the school of hospitality and tourism management at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. This summer, he is graduating with a doctorate in education with an emphasis in adult education curriculum and instruction.image of angad singh danghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/meet-the-summer-graduates.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management/business/news/2022/07-11-student-spotlight-jacob-oneil-version-two.aspxJacob O’Neil found his academic and pre-professional footing thanks to the new career development programs and services at the Bellini Center for Talent Development. The USF Muma College of Business junior and finance major now says he has a 'big picture' view of his academic journey.Elizabeth L. BrownMon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Jacob O'Neil takes 'big picture' view of academic journeyJacob O’Neil found his academic and pre-professional footing thanks to the new career development programs and services at the Bellini Center for Talent Development. The USF Muma College of Business junior and finance major now says he has a 'big picture' view of his academic journey.image of jacob oneil/business/news/2022/07-11-student-spotlight-jacob-oneil-version-two.aspxBusiness News,Spotlights/business/news/2022/05-23-eryka-extejt-spotlight.aspxThe USF student wants to change the way people view females in the business field.Ashley OsterhoudtMon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Eryka Extejt empowers peers as president of the USF Women in Business SocietyThe USF student wants to change the way people view females in the business field.image of eryka extejt/business/news/2022/05-23-eryka-extejt-spotlight.aspxBusiness News,Spotlights/business/news/2022/04-27-student-spotlight-abraham-villa.aspxAccounting student Abraham Villa is on track to be the first in his family to earn a master's degree.Le Kim Hoang LyThu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Abraham Villa represents many firsts in his familyAccounting student Abraham Villa is on track to be the first in his family to earn a master's degree.image of abraham villa usf muma college of business student/business/news/2022/04-27-student-spotlight-abraham-villa.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancy