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Legacy Hall on track for groundbreaking later this year

Architects from Boston-based Goody Clancy recently visited the College of Business to run through the final design plans for Legacy Hall and solicit suggestions for tweaks from faculty and staff members before the building project moves to the construction development planning phase.

Students excel at retail case competition in Montreal

Preparing to compete in the recent Tech Global Retail Challenge case competition provided the College of Business student team with a lesson in the value of collaborative thinking and building the right team.


Harmeling’s research helps Amazon vendors differentiate their wares, make that sale

With more than 350 million products listed on Amazon, competition among vendors is fierce.


Besnards step forward with generous gift for college’s new building

It was at a recent College of Business alumni event in Tampa that Adam and Mindee Besnard first realized they could help move the college closer toward the fall 2019 groundbreaking of its new building – and at the same time build a legacy into the future.


College to honor two beloved faculty members with induction into hall of fame

Two former members of the College of Business faculty have been selected for induction into the 2019 Charles A. Rovetta Faculty Hall of Fame on April 4 at a reception and dinner at the Dunlap Champions Club.


Business students spearhead conference to highlight blockchain technology

Saying they want to help students be among the first wave of experts in an emerging world of blockchain technology, two Florida State University College of Business seniors have taken the lead in organizing the inaugural Collegiate Blockchain Conference to explore cryptocurrency and the associated technology known as Bl


FSU student earns dramatic victory in bid to compete in Winter Olympics

The miracle story of Florida State University student and aspiring Olympic athlete Josh Williamson has added another remarkable chapter following his dramatic victory at the 2018 USA Bobsled National Push Championships.


Tallahassee-based Culpepper hired as construction manager for Legacy Hall

The Florida State University College of Business hit another Legacy Hall milestone with the hiring of Culpepper Construction Company as construction manager for the college’s new $88 million, 218,392-square-foot home.


Florida State University College of Business Inducts Newest Members of Alumni Hall of Fame

Four new members were inducted into the Florida State University College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame on Sept. 20. They joined 47 other outstanding individuals inducted since the Hall of Fame was created in 2003 to honor alumni who have excelled in their careers and made significant contributions to the mission of FSU and the College of Business.


Broadened policy waives GMAT for top achievers

High-achieving Florida State University business students and alumni have one less hurdle – and expense – in applying for a master’s degree program now that the College of Business has broadened its definition of who is eligible for a GMAT waiver.