The biggest challenges the United States has faced this century also have personally affected a recent graduate of Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University (FIU). But, like the country, Brenda Leguisamo (PMBA ’09) has shown strength in overcoming obstacles; they, in fact, helped transform her from a banker to a social entrepreneur. […]
Author: Jane Schreier Jones
FIU strengthens relationship with Universidad Externado de Colombia.
The arrival of students from Universidad Externado de Colombia for an Inbound Study Tour provided a clear sign that the relationship between the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) and the Colombian university is strengthening. “Universidad Externado is a leading Colombian business school with which we will be signing an undergraduate dual […]
From Bogota to Bangalore, the Chapman Graduate School of Business participates in the World MBA Tour.
Around 80 percent of candidates for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) would consider the United States as a study destination, according to a survey by the QS World MBA Tour. That’s one reason why the Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University (FIU) participated in the 2010 QS World MBA Tour, making […]
Personal plans for advancement help Baptist Health executives be "Women on the Move."
When Roymi Membiela attended the executive leadership development program “Women on the Move” at Florida International University (FIU), she was an assistant vice president at Baptist Health South Florida. At a recent reunion of program participants from Baptist Health, Membiela was now the organization’s new corporate vice president of marketing and public relations. Giving women […]
Friendship comes first, as MBAs from Class of ’01 gather for annual reunion.
It’s been said that you meet people who forget you . . . you forget people you meet . . . but sometimes you meet people you can’t forget. Those are your friends. The 11 graduates earning a Global Executive MBA in December 2001 from the Chapman Graduate School in the College of Business Administration […]
Less-than-privileged students shown college-bound path at FIU.
The sign that welcomed high school seniors as they stepped off the buses set the mood for the morning. It read “Welcome Future Panthers.” Letting students know that college absolutely can be in their future was an important message for over 300 high schools seniors who attended the first Florida International University (FIU) “Are You […]
Dual degree students from China welcomed by FIU President Rosenberg.
Recently, Lulu Dong, a dual degree graduate student from China, was walking across campus at Florida International University (FIU) and President Mark B. Rosenberg came over to say hello. “We had a short but very nice talk,” Dong said. “He asked about my courses. He is very kind.” Rosenberg recognized Dong because she was among […]
Expo puts accounting, finance and MIS students “Ahead of the Game.”
When planning a career event at a university, paying careful attention to the needs of visiting employers and of eager students leads to good results for everyone. That’s why the Ahead of the Game Accounting and Business Expo at Florida International University (FIU) this fall was such a success. The expo was hosted by two […]
Students conduct campus marketing campaign as part of Chevrolet competition.
“Where will you take your Chevrolet?” That thought-provoking question was the thrust of a marketing event planned and hosted by the College of Business Administration’s collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). Chevrolet selected Florida International University (FIU) as one of 23 schools nationwide to participate in its Chevrolet Campus Promotions program. On November […]
Future Business Leaders show winning ways in state competition—and in promoting FIU.
When members of the Future Business Leaders of America–Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) chapter at Florida International University (FIU) were making plans to attend their organization’s State Fall Leadership Conference, they decided to compete strongly and to learn from the event. While the spring conference has the major competitions, this fall event, held November 19-21 at […]