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.
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.
Online MIS, RMI master’s degrees rise in national rankings
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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.
New Business Living-Learning Community serves as college’s ‘front porch’ to incoming freshmen
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.
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.
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.
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.
