The college experience demands many transitions, moments where students need guidance and practical knowledge to achieve their ultimate goal – a college degree that will form their professional career. That’s where the College of Business’ mentoring program aims to make a mark. Through one-on-one relationships with students, mentors share career advice, industry-specific insights and real-world […]
Two of our alumni recently received significant honors and we’re pleased to congratulate them. Torch Awards recognizes alumna. Gloria Romero Roses (BBA ’92) principal, Nexus_Consulting, LLC, was honored with a “Distinguished Alumni Award” at Florida International University’s (FIU) ninth annual Torch Awards Gala. “The alumni and faculty who are selected represent FIU’s finest—they are our […]
Under the guidance of the Dean’s Alumni Circle, the recent re-launch of the College of Business Administration’s mentoring program aligns with Florida International University (FIU) President Rosenberg’s call to action to energize tomorrow’s business leaders today. “Our goal is to discover potential, nurture talent and help turn lives around, while shaping the future of our […]
Does the value of education really need to be pitched on a college campus? Yes, when the person doing the pitch is Gustavo A. Cisneros, chairman, Cisneros Group of Companies—one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the world. And yes, again, when he speaks about education in the […]
Tackling health care issues, affecting education, stewarding the environment and fostering social entrepreneurship are among the areas of interest that the new Florida International University (FIU) Leaders in Practice (FLIP) organization boldly aims to advance. Michelle Joubert, assistant director of advancement and alumni relations in the College of Business Administration, devised the idea after an […]
Gloria Romero Roses (BBA ’92), past Dean’s Alumni Circle chair, believes that leadership should travel full circle—around alumni, faculty, staff and students. From her perspective, “the Alumni Circle in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) is an outlet for continuing to hone my skills through access to the talented deans and […]
Alumni Circle member Gloria Romero-Roses ( BBA ’92) of The Continental Group experiences the classroom in a different way—as a role model for students. Romero-Roses headed back to the classroom recently to share her insights and experiences during Management and International Business associate professor Deborah Vidaver-Cohen’s Strategic Management class. Through a fun exercise, students were […]
