“Innovation – whether it’s high-tech, low-tech or no tech – is really sweeping the emerging markets,” said Jerry Haar, clinical professor in the Department of Management & International Business in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). In his newly-released book, Innovation in Emerging Markets, Haar and co-author Ricardo Ernst discuss the forces […]
Author: Jane Schreier Jones
Employee-driven campaign at Kaufman Rossin results in $100,000 gift to School of Accounting.
Incredible results happen when those who have “made it” help those who are starting out. The employees at Kaufman Rossin, one of Florida’s largest independent accounting firms, and the firm itself pledged $100,000 to the School of Accounting and the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). A 2008 campaign at the firm raised […]
More professionals step forward to mentor FIU business students.
The number of mentors for students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) grew by almost 20 percent for the 2016-17 academic year, as more professionals stepped forward to help students prepare for the business world. Jose Aldrich, acting dean of the college, shared this information as he welcomed mentors and students […]
College of Business awards more than 1,000 degrees at FIU commencement.
Cheers of joy — and tears of pride — were part of the summer commencement ceremonies as diplomas were awarded at Florida International University (FIU), including 1,017 degrees for students of the College of Business. President Mark B. Rosenberg welcomed the graduates and proud families and friends to ceremonies held Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at […]
Six College of Business students receive Worlds Ahead recognition.
They overcame challenges, started business, and helped build communities. Some combined jobs and classes with raising a family and community service. And as they graduate from the College of Business, they look to a bright future. These six students were named Worlds Ahead graduates for Summer 2016. Each was recognized by FIU President Mark B. […]
FIU Business student elected national president of Phi Beta Lambda at conference.
Albert Amaya, a human resource management major at Florida International University (FIU), has been elected as president of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. The announcement was made at the National Leadership Conference for PBL, the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), which was held […]
Valuable gift of art made to business college, resulting from alum’s creative thinking.
A gift of over $800,000 of artwork has been made to the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) from Albert Scaglione, CEO and founder of Park West Gallery, a commercial art gallery well known for their art auctions on cruise ships around the world for almost 25 years. The collection given to FIU […]
They did it! Commencement marks achievement of nearly 1,000 College of Business grads.
Years of study, determination and hard work paid off for 987 students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) when they were awarded degrees at the Spring 2016 Commencement. President Mark B. Rosenberg welcomed the graduates and their proud families and friends to ceremonies held Monday, May 9, 2016, at the FIU […]
Five College of Business students named as “Worlds Ahead” grads.
As almost 1,000 students from the College of Business were awarded degrees at the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for Florida International University (FIU) held on May 9, 2016, President Mark B. Rosenberg singled out five students who received the designation of Worlds Ahead graduate. Established in 2010, FIU’s “Worlds Ahead” recognition goes to individuals with […]
FIU’s FBLA-PBL named Florida Chapter of the Year! Members capture state offices, other honors.
Florida International University’s (FIU) chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) was named the Florida Chapter of the Year at the 66th annual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference held March 17-20, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Fourteen members of the chapter attended the conference. The FIU chapter also captured five first-place […]