Jennifer Mohammed (MS ’08), a director, talent management and development in the Human Resources department at MasterCard, is mentoring a college student because she thinks it’s the right thing to do. But Mohammed also thinks it’s a smart business move to mentor students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). “Mentoring is […]
In the hectic days before commencement, many students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) answered the open invitation for a champagne toast held in their honor. The toasting event was held the evening of November 19, 2015, at the college’s Special Events Center. At the start of the evening, Sergio […]
Ask the people in the Office of Advancement in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) why the mentor program has more than doubled in size and they will give you one good reason: more business professionals are willing to step forward to provide help for students. This year’s program paired 117 business […]
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 […]
Members of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) chapter at Florida International University (FIU) made an impressive showing, including two national first-place finishes, at the PBL National Leadership Conference, June 24-27, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. Elizabeth Alvarez was named the national organization’s 2015-16 Parliamentarian, the result of earning the highest score on […]
At 2015 commencement ceremonies at Florida International University (FIU), for the first time, many College of Business students are wearing a special cord or stole with their graduation gown to show their support of a new way of giving back: the class gift. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the university and the College […]
The cell phone cameras were going non-stop at a pre-game event at the American Airlines Arena. People were taking photos of the Miami Heat Dancers; with Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot; and with old acquaintances and new friends. “People were even taking selfies in the reflection of the Heat’s spectacular 2012 NBA Championship Trophy, which […]
A cheering audience at the 65th Annual State Leadership Conference for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) welcomed two Florida International University (FIU) College of Business students into state-wide leadership roles. Kevin Carballe, an FIU junior majoring in marketing, was elected Florida FBLA-PBL president, and Elizabeth Alvarez, a sophomore majoring in finance […]
In the quest to help women alumni grow professionally and engage with their alma mater, FIU’s College of Business has recently established the Business Women’s Alumni Council. “The focus is on networking and professional development,” said Yanyn San Luis, assistant director, alumni relations for the College of Business, who serves as liaison to the new […]
You’re at a networking cocktail party. You’ve got a wine glass in one hand, a plate in the other, and an employer you want to impress is headed straight your way. You want to shake hands – but how? This, and other tricky etiquette calls, were discussed at a five-course networking dinner held January 29. […]
