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 […]
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 […]
Leave it to a real leader to lead the way. At the kickoff of the Alumni Leadership Campaign, a fundraising effort by the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU), Tom Cornish (BBA ’85), president and CEO, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Florida Region, was the first to make a pledge, a substantial one of […]
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 […]
Miguel “Mike” Fernandez recently shared his entrepreneurial journey with Florida International University (FIU) business students, alumni and leaders in the business community. Speaking about what he referred to as his “super” life, Fernandez went on to tell the colorful story of his successes—and failures—as an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry. Fernandez exemplifies the repeat success […]
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 […]
Calling for a new generation of leadership that will inspire a community to transcend personal differences to serve others, David Lawrence Jr., former publisher of The Miami Herald, delivered the keynote address at the first annual Chapman Leadership Lecture, an event presented by Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business’ Center for Leadership (CFL). “Each […]
Students at the Welcome to the BizLife event were treated to a complete look at the best of the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU): friendly staff and students, a variety of organizations and services, plenty of pizza and a photo op with Roary. Held August 30th in the College of Business Complex […]
Career Management Services (CMS) has expanded its expertise with three new employees. Naomi Hutchinson-Salazar is administrative coordinator. “I appreciate data and measuring tools. It’s intriguing for me.” So says Naomi Hutchinson-Salazar, administrative coordinator, in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). Another interest: entrepreneurship. In fact, Hutchinson-Salazar hopes to establish a physical therapy […]
There are new faces in the Department of Finance and Administration as well as familiar ones in new positions. Sara Tippit is associate director. Sara Tippit (MSF ’12, BBA ’05) is new to the position of associate director of finance in the College of Business’ Department of Finance and Administration, but she has a long […]
