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Faculty, staff awards night features enshrinement of Maroney, Nast

The college’s induction of Patrick Maroney and Donald Nast in the Charles A. Rovetta Faculty Hall of Fame coincided, as always, with its annual faculty and staff awards ceremony, which recognized 19 people for their work to help the college fulfill its mission of producing the next generation of business leaders.


‘Gut’ and logic: Analytics expert provides bracket tips for basketball novices

Lance Kerwin, an associate lecturer in the FSU College of Business, offers basic advice to people who don’t know much about college basketball but would like to participate in the mad March custom of office bracket challenges.


Seneff Scholars celebrated during medaling ceremony at FSU President’s House

James Seneff, a 2006 inductee into the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame and the founder and executive chairman of the Orlando-based CNL Financial Group, spoke as the guest of honor in a medaling ceremony for the fifth cohort of the James M. Seneff Honors Program.


College of Business teams take first, third in FSU/SouthState Bank case competition

FSU’s team of Steven Martinez, Ryan Deuitch, Ibrahim Gillani and Daniel White won the competition and a $1,500 first-place prize. The university’s team of Marisa Balzano, Anaya Daniel and Stephanie Remy placed third and won $750. 


Bruning Speaker Series: ESPN’s McFarland emphasizes originality, authenticity

Booger McFarland, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played nine NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, spoke as featured guest during the spring 2024 Charles A. Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series – a signature event of the Florida State University College of Business.


Seminole 100 features 42 businesses of college's alumni, including No. 1 on the list

The FSU Alumni Association celebrated honorees and their businesses during a Saturday dinner ceremony at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship continued to serve as presenting sponsor.


Real Estate Investment Fund prepares master’s students for rewarding careers

The FSU Real Estate Investment Fund, or REIF , stands among only a few funds of its kind and size, with a balance of about $2.35 million only in real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and teams of graduate students managing its holdings.


Women’s summit: Learn strengths, share via storytelling

Lisa Blair Davis (BS Finance ’94), a college Board of Governors member and the global head of human resources for MedTech at Johnson & Johnson, served as keynote speaker during the 2024 Summit for the Advancement of Women in Business in the college’s Starry Conference Room. 


College to launch student-staffed fundraising call center

Michael Hartline, dean of the college, initiated the move to help the college boost donations for discretionary funds that support various programs and initiatives, plus essential needs such as funding of scholarships, research, recruitment and travel. 


Ranking gains reflect improvements for FSU’s online graduate business students

The Florida State University College of Business edged up to No. 14 among public schools that offer specialty master’s programs online and took a giant leap to the No. 15 spot among public online MBA programs on U.S. News & World Report’s latest 2024 lists of best programs released today.