Studies show that minorities, particularly Hispanics and African-Americans, are dramatically under-represented on business school faculties. Achieving greater equity, experts say, will begin with getting more minority students into the “pipeline”—the PhD study process. Antoinette Smith, a member of the School of Accounting faculty in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) has made […]
Author: Ellen Forman
Starting a dialogue: Dean David R. Klock hosts students at first meeting.
Florida International University (FIU) College of Business Dean David R. Klock held his first open forum for students on November 13, sharing his admiration for the college’s diversity and creativity, and pledging to build on its strong faculty. The “Dean Wants to Meet You” invitation drew an overflow crowd to the college’s lobby for conversation […]
FIU Business stands out at NSHMBA conference.
Corporate America took notice as Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business made its mark as lead academic sponsor at the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) convention, held October 3-5, 2012, in Orlando, Florida. From Roary and the Dazzlers at the ribbon cutting to sweet pastelitos and a warm welcome at the booth, FIU […]
College of Business pays tribute to departing Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam.
More than 350 faculty and staff members and leaders of the Florida International University (FIU) community celebrated the career of Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam at an event that marked her departure from the leadership of the College of Business after 15 years. Dean Emerita Elam, who will continue as dean of University College, drew […]
FIU creates the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate.
One of Miami’s leading developers has stepped forward to support and expand real estate education at Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business. The Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate honors a gift from the developer Tibor Hollo and his wife Sheila. The naming of the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real […]
David R. Klock named dean of FIU’s College of Business.
David R. Klock, PhD, has been appointed dean of the College of Business and Ryder Eminent Scholar in Business, effective October 1, 2012, succeeding Joyce J. Elam, who became dean in 1998. “Dr. Klock’s distinguished record as an academic and entrepreneurial leader makes him an excellent choice to lead the College of Business forward in […]
FIU’s Pino Center plays major role in technology innovation and venture growth.
As excitement builds around Miami’s burgeoning tech community, Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business Administration continues to expand its presence as a vital resource, and important facilitator of knowledge-based industries. Planning for FIU’s third Americas Venture Capital Conference (AVCC) is in full gear, with an advisory council now creating the agenda and soliciting innovative […]
Northwestern students learn essentials of financial planning at FIU.
For five top students from Miami’s Northwestern Senior High School, 2011-2012 was a year to remember. Marcus Gent, Jasmine McMillan, Rene Maurice, Janis St. Port and Cliffanique Towbridge took an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City, where they were the only high school students to participate in a college investment conference. They toured the floor […]
FIU Business faculty member forecasts Facebook filing at panel discussion.
Helen Simon had a hunch about Facebook. In her research for a faculty panel held at Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business Administration, she saw too many signs of hype around the initial public offering (IPO) of the popular social networking site. “I had a sixth sense that if Facebook flew, it would fly […]
FIU Downtown on Brickell grows with student demand, new College of Business Administration programs.
Downtown on Brickell is the place to be. That’s the word from an incoming wave of businesses, restaurants and residents—and now, students at Florida International University (FIU). FIU’s Downtown on Brickell programs proved so popular that after less than a year, the university’s space will double. The added square footage will accommodate more students and […]