It was an easy decision by FIU’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter to invite College of Business Acting Dean Jose M. Aldrich to speak at their fall kickoff event in late August. Aldrich has an accounting background, earning his undergraduate business degree at the University of Miami in 1973. What’s more, he was one of the […]
Reaching back and helping others climb the same mountain makes everyone stronger. The men and women of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity at the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU), have raised funds to establish a First Generation Scholarship at FIU, making them the first student organization to do so. “Many […]
Do people tend to ignore looming problems until the wolf – or in this case, the ocean – is just outside the door? That may be the case, at least when it comes to certain pricey beach-front property, according to research by Eli Beracha, assistant professor at FIU’s Tibor and Shelia Hollo School of Real […]
Walfried M. Lassar, Ph.D., Ryder Systems Professor and Professor of Marketing, has been named Associate Dean of the Chapman Graduate School of Business. He takes over the new role immediately. A 15-year College of Business veteran, Dr. Lassar has taught in the Executive, Global, Professional and Healthcare MBA programs, as well as the IMBA and […]
Tech Group will be presenting a powerhouse of programs for the upcoming academic year at Florida International University (FIU), according to Tech Group president Alejandro Porras. This vibrant new group is a chapter within ALPFA at FIU, one of the student organizations in the College of Business. “Students who have technical training have a distinct […]
John Nykolaiszyn has been appointed interim director of the College of Business’ Career Management Services (CMS), taking over the position immediately. Until now, he was CMS’ associate director. A career expert, Nykolaiszyn also brings more than a decade of corporate experience to his new role. Prior to joining FIU in 2010, he held senior recruiting […]
Ice cream has long been one of Luisa Santos’ favorite things. As the nitrogen-frozen ice cream trend intensified, she made her first batch during her last semester at Georgetown University. In November 2014, she also incorporated nitrogen into a business pitch, winning the Startup Hoya Challenge Rocket Pitch, along with a cash prize, just days […]
For the second straight year, Florida International University’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter, an honors organization at FIU’s College of Business, received the Gold chapter designation. The announcement was made at the August 6, 2015, opening session of the national organization’s Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This award is given to competing chapters that have shown […]
Hearty congratulations – and many tears of pride and joy – were part of the commencement ceremonies for Florida International University (FIU) at the FIU Arena on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Family and friends were on hand as President Mark B. Rosenberg and Acting Dean Jose Aldrich recognized 1,014 students in the College of Business […]
Thousands of miles from freezing cold temperatures in Munich, Germany, five exchange students from Munich Business School traveled to hot, sunny Florida for a study abroad experience they will not forget. They came through FIU College of Business’ Office of International Affairs & Projects’ inbound study program. Historically offered during the summer, the non-degree-seeking program […]
