An accomplished, classically trained pianist who plays in an eclectic Hip Hop and Jazz band, Karyne finds meaning in musical expression. View Karyne’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
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Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Chris Ellis
Chris wants to instill in his students a love for how to succeed. He uses unconventional, hands-on simulation games to teach them. View Chris’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
“The Magic of Entrepreneurship” celebrates achievements and honors graduates.
Two accomplished young alumni and a ground-breaking health care entrepreneur were honored at Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business Administration 12th annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame ceremony, held at the Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables. Over 300 alumni and friends of the university gathered for “The Magic of Entrepreneurship.” The event also recognized winners […]
Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Ternecia Mosley
Ternecia pursued her undergraduate degree with determination—while facing urgent family crises and the full responsibilities of being a single mother—she begins to realize her goal after 10 years. View Ternecia’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
McGladrey promotes Sergio de la Fe to national leader, strategic accounts.
RSM McGladrey, one of the country’s leading providers of tax and consulting services under the McGladrey brand, recently promoted Sergio de la Fe (BACC ’90) to national leader, strategic accounts. In his new role, de la Fe will be responsible for leading the firm’s consulting line of business new strategic accounts program, which will focus […]
Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Ken Ninomiya
To provide his kids with the skills to weather a future economic downturn and instill business and family values, Ken writes business books for children. View Ken’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Jorge Narey Fernandez
Inspired by nature and architecture, Jorge is driven to evoke the same feelings in others via his art. View Jorge’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Misha Kuryla-Gomez
Cashed-strapped with a young child, Misha turned her love of baking into a tasty business. View Misha’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.
FIU alumna sees finance at the heart of every business.
FIU alumna sees finance at the heart of every business. Elizabeth Izquierdo (MACC ’01), CPA, is chief executive officer of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami, and a graduate of the Master of Accounting program at Florida International University (FIU). In this video, she describes how her passion for accounting and her FIU education launched her […]
Portraits of Uncommon Thinkers: Weiyi Zhou
Having grown up in the Netherlands and of Chinese descent, Weiyi attempts to experience life outside her comfort zone. View Weiyi’s story. View other portraits of Uncommon Thinkers.