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.
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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
Leading with a leap to Top 10 status among public schools for its master’s degrees in management information systems (MS-MIS) and risk management and insurance (MS-RMI), the Florida State University College of Business surged upward in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings of online master’s degrees and MBA specialties released today.
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.
Real estate, RMI lead rise in undergraduate business rankings
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.
‘Coming home’: College welcomes Leslie Mille as new director of rebranded Business Career Services
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.
