Former Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh emphasized the value of simplicity Monday at the Florida State University College of Business, sharing insights from his remarkable career journey from a shy airport worker to successful airline executive.
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College mourns passing of major benefactor, widow of longest-serving dean
The Florida State University College of Business sadly announces the passing of Mary W. Solomon, a major benefactor of the college and the widow of E. Ray Solomon, the college’s longest-serving dean to date. She was 97.
College mourns loss of Alumni Hall of Fame member, creator of Hardwick Teaching Awards
With sadness, the Florida State University College of Business announces the passing of Charles Leighton “Chuck” Hardwick, a 2005 alumni Hall of Fame member and the namesake of the Charles Hardwick Teaching Awards. He was 83.
Bruning Speaker Series: ‘Come work for us a little while’
Florida State University alumnus Chris Spencer, executive director of the State Board of Administration of Florida, recently appealed to FSU College of Business students to consider launching their careers at the Tallahassee-based SBA. Among its considerable responsibilities, the agency invests the proceeds of the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, which ranks among the five largest public pension funds in the United States and the 20 largest in the world.
RMI faculty offers analysis, solutions to state regulators on growing disaster risks
On the strength of a $500,000 grant, the Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance’s Program in Risk Management and Insurance in the FSU College of Business delivered to state regulators an analysis of the National Flood Insurance Program and solutions to managing Florida’s growing risks from hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Alumni Hall of Fame member DiBenedetto to receive prestigious Horatio Alger Award
Tony DiBenedetto, CEO of Appspace and founder and chair of Think Big for Kids has been selected to receive the 2025 Horatio Alger Award.
Online MIS, RMI master’s degrees rise in national rankings
Graphic by Tony Watts Jr./College of Business. Click to enlarge
Legends and Leaders: Students inspired by newest Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
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.
Bruning Speaker Series: Be yourself, serve well and excel, Griffin says
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.
