Abigail "Abby" Danis, an Orlando-based market development manager for endourology at Boston Scientific Corp. and a noted champion of FSU’s professional sales students, has been selected to receive the College of Business’ 2025 Recent Alumni Achievement Award. 

The Florida State University College of Business this fall launches executive education in West Palm Beach, Fla., aim

Charles Rockwood, a Florida State University professor emeritus and a transformative supporter of the university and the College of Business, has passed, four years after his trailblazing wife, Persis Rockwood.

As Florida State University's third business dean, E. Ray Solomon oversaw explosive student enrollment, initiated a commitment to research and service, established a fundraising program and led the effort to build a new wing for the Rovetta Business Building (RBB) -- the Rovetta Business Annex (RBA), completed in 1984. All those accomplishments positioned the College of Business for the international standing it boasts today.

Future online MBA applicants to Florida State University can pursue a newly created Major in Alternative Investments and Finance. Aimed at providing a pivotal financial skill set already in high demand, the new major leverages FSU’s nationally ranked programs in finance, real estate, and risk management and insurance.

Charles Rovetta (1907-2004) served as FSU’s second business dean, succeeding J. Frank Dame in 1953 and continuing until 1973, one year before the School of Business became the College of Business.

J. Frank Dame led the FSU School of Business – formerly FSU’s Department of Commerce -- from 1950 to 1953 and helped establish three core principles that the college embraces to this day: comprehensive academic offerings, responsiveness to industry needs and commitment to student success.

The College of Business' inductions of Robert Brymer, the late Ross Heck and the recently retired James Pitts into its Charles A. Rovetta Faculty Hall of Fame coincided with its annual faculty and staff awards presentations.

Florida State University’s MBA specialty in real estate secured the No. 1 spot in Florida and the No. 6 rank nationally, according to public schools listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 graduate rankings released today.

Nick Westfall, chairman and CEO of Miami-based VITAS Healthcare, delivered the keynote address during the 2025 Business of Healthcare Summit at Florida State University.