Florida State University College of Business students seized the opportunity to learn from three distinguished alumni during the college’s annual Legends and Leaders Day.

Melanie Griffin, secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, delivered practical business insights and leadership advice during an October appearance at the College of Business’ Charles A. Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series.

FSU jumped to No. 31 among all undergraduate business programs at public schools on U.S. News’ 2025 Best Colleges Rankings list, up seven spots from No. 38 last year.

Leslie Mille, a student career services veteran who previously served almost seven years in a leadership position in the college, has assumed the role of the Christopher E. Iansiti Senior Director of Business Career Services, renamed from the Center for Professional Success and steadfast about helping undergraduate and graduate students launch or enhance fulfilling careers.  

Wayne Hochwarter, the Melvin T. Stith Sr. Professor in Business Administration in the FSU College of Business, ranks in the Top 3% among global scholars in multiple categories.

Florida State University College of Business graduates Brian and Cortney Williams have pledged an additional $500,000 to strengthen student professional development in the college.  

Florida State University alumni Scott and Suzi Brock announced a $3 million charitable bequest that underscores the couple’s enduring appreciation for FSU athletics, gives back to the College of Business and honors Scott Brock’s late father, a Northwest Florida native who dedicated his life to public service.

Eight years after earning his MBA, Tyler Smillie is set to receive the college’s 2024 Recent Alumni Achievement Award – an honor that left him surprised and humbled.

The Business Living-Learning Community, or LLC, launches this month at Azalea Hall, among the newest and most desirable residential facilities on campus. “We’re ready to roll,” said Mark Zeigler, a senior lecturer and director of first-year experience programs in the Florida State University College of Business.