News Feed/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 07 Nov 2025 19:02:07 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Don’t wait for perfect: A USF student’s advice on pitching big ideas/business/news/2025/10-24-25-student-spotlight-jackson-poyner.aspxUSF student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.Isabela GilbertiMon, 27 Oct 2025 00:28:29 Don’t wait for perfect: A USF student’s advice on pitching big ideasUSF student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.Jackson Poyner Headshot/business/news/2025/10-24-25-student-spotlight-jackson-poyner.aspxEntrepreneurship,SpotlightsSchool of ManagementFrom gummy gains to startup success: USF students power up with HUSTLE/business/news/2025/10-21-25-hustle-story.aspxWhat do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of USF students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.Alexis WalshWed, 22 Oct 2025 14:54:33 From gummy gains to startup success: USF students power up with HUSTLEWhat do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of USF students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.HUSTLE Video Thumbnail/business/news/2025/10-21-25-hustle-story.aspxBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of ManagementThey moved to ۴ý for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year - USF News/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxThe Vazquezes have been named ۴ý’s 2025 Family of the Year for their support, pride and commitment to student success. Their two oldest, Francisco and Enzo, are students in the Muma College of Business.External ArticleThu, 16 Oct 2025 10:58:57 They moved to ۴ý for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year - USF NewsThe Vazquezes have been named ۴ý’s 2025 Family of the Year for their support, pride and commitment to student success. Their two oldest, Francisco and Enzo, are students in the Muma College of Business.The Vazquez family./news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxBusiness News,Honors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Management,School of Marketing and InnovationUSF, ۴ý High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center - USF News/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspx?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DfUUUV5CL1b-3KtfrvdaTEt2eGShUXYD7r8ByL_AIH-TqI4Zee__GUrWbW1ckv2m2HHfVWcCoYvzsS9bXDI8d13m_Rw%26_hsmi=387216542Collaborating with the ARK Innovation Center will create a new avenue for startups and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with the university’s research and innovation expertise as well as its talent pipeline.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 10:51:03 USF, ۴ý High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center - USF NewsCollaborating with the ARK Innovation Center will create a new avenue for startups and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with the university’s research and innovation expertise as well as its talent pipeline.۴ý High Tech Corridor/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspx?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DfUUUV5CL1b-3KtfrvdaTEt2eGShUXYD7r8ByL_AIH-TqI4Zee__GUrWbW1ckv2m2HHfVWcCoYvzsS9bXDI8d13m_Rw%26_hsmi=387216542Business News,Entrepreneurship,Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementLeaders can face ‘authenticity penalty’ if they react too quickly to feedback - HR Drivehttps://www.hrdive.com/news/leaders-speed-of-change-employee-feedback-authenticity/802814/When leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true.” Instead, employees want to see gradual, natural change that occurs due to their thoughts being heard and processed.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:35:31 Leaders can face ‘authenticity penalty’ if they react too quickly to feedback - HR DriveWhen leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true.” Instead, employees want to see gradual, natural change that occurs due to their thoughts being heard and processed.employees giving feedbackhttps://www.hrdive.com/news/leaders-speed-of-change-employee-feedback-authenticity/802814/Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementNew USF study reveals rapid change undermines perceived authenticity of leaders - Scienmaghttps://scienmag.com/new-usf-study-reveals-rapid-change-undermines-perceived-authenticity-of-leaders/The research highlights a nuanced psychological mechanism: employees tend to view gradual behavioral changes in leaders as more credible and sincere compared to abrupt transformations.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 15:44:08 New USF study reveals rapid change undermines perceived authenticity of leaders - ScienmagThe research highlights a nuanced psychological mechanism: employees tend to view gradual behavioral changes in leaders as more credible and sincere compared to abrupt transformations.graphic showing employeeshttps://scienmag.com/new-usf-study-reveals-rapid-change-undermines-perceived-authenticity-of-leaders/Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementNew USF study: Rapid change makes leaders seem less authentic - EurekAlert!https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101088Published in the Academy of Management Journal, the authors found that employees see quick change in response to feedback as less authentic than gradual change.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 15:29:26 New USF study: Rapid change makes leaders seem less authentic - EurekAlert!Published in the Academy of Management Journal, the authors found that employees see quick change in response to feedback as less authentic than gradual change.danbee chon research studyhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101088Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementToo good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authentic/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxIf change happens too quickly, skepticism may arise, and employees are likely to believe it’s too good to be true, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal.Elizabeth L. BrownMon, 06 Oct 2025 14:54:28 Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authenticIf change happens too quickly, skepticism may arise, and employees are likely to believe it’s too good to be true, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal.animals changing through a door/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementSurf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brand/business/news/2025/10-02-25-don-phillips.aspxDon Phillips, founder of Woodie's Wash Shack, is known for transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Learn how his retro, surfer-themed car washes became one of the highest rated businesses in the region.Alexis WalshMon, 06 Oct 2025 08:28:03 Surf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brandDon Phillips, founder of Woodie's Wash Shack, is known for transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Learn how his retro, surfer-themed car washes became one of the highest rated businesses in the region.Don Phillips Promo Graphic/business/news/2025/10-02-25-don-phillips.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsBellini Center for Talent Development,School of Management3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area - St. Pete Catalysthttps://stpetecatalyst.com/3de-schools-program-expanding-in-tampa-bay-area/The initiative connects high school students with national and local businesses. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with the business community.External ArticleFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:03:56 3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area - St. Pete CatalystThe initiative connects high school students with national and local businesses. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with the business community.3DE college and career summithttps://stpetecatalyst.com/3de-schools-program-expanding-in-tampa-bay-area/EntrepreneurshipSchool of ManagementWomen in Business Summit inspires resilience, collaboration - USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/women-in-business-summit-inspires-resilience-collaboration-at-usf-sarasota-manatee.aspxThe half-day program, presented by Bank of America, featured keynote speaker Lisa Krouse, president and CEO of First Tee and former chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with panels of executives, educators and community leaders.External ArticleMon, 22 Sep 2025 17:34:38 Women in Business Summit inspires resilience, collaboration - USF Sarasota-ManateeThe half-day program, presented by Bank of America, featured keynote speaker Lisa Krouse, president and CEO of First Tee and former chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with panels of executives, educators and community leaders.women in business summithttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/women-in-business-summit-inspires-resilience-collaboration-at-usf-sarasota-manatee.aspxBusiness News,EventsSchool of Information Systems,School of Information Systems and Management,School of ManagementTwin founders of $100M brand to share the journey from hustle to high impact/business/news/2025/blake-brock-sep-2025.aspxTwin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.Tressa Presley McLeodMon, 08 Sep 2025 11:42:37 Twin founders of $100M brand to share the journey from hustle to high impactTwin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.Blake and Brock promo graphic/business/news/2025/blake-brock-sep-2025.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of ManagementRoy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the Year/business/news/2025/09-08-mentor-of-the-year-nault-center-2025.aspxThe honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shown  exemplary passion for helping USF students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.Juliana Camargo TorresMon, 08 Sep 2025 09:40:21 Roy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the YearThe honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shown  exemplary passion for helping USF students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.Roy Kirchner poses with his award/business/news/2025/09-08-mentor-of-the-year-nault-center-2025.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,Honors and AwardsSchool of ManagementHigh school entrepreneurs showcase skills at Bulls Pitch 2025/business/news/2025/8-11-25-bulls-pitch-2025.aspxFrom discovering entrepreneurial programs to high-energy pitches, local teens got a front-row seat to the world of business innovation at the ۴ý.Alexis Yahre WalshThu, 21 Aug 2025 14:22:42 High school entrepreneurs showcase skills at Bulls Pitch 2025From discovering entrepreneurial programs to high-energy pitches, local teens got a front-row seat to the world of business innovation at the ۴ý.Bulls Pitch 2025 networking/business/news/2025/8-11-25-bulls-pitch-2025.aspxEntrepreneurship,EventsSchool of ManagementHonors student strikes a chord with music festival career aspirations - USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxFrom setting up stages for Metallica, to managing campus events and interning with a concert promotion company, Brooke Elrod has immersed herself in every facet of the industry.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 09:26:41 Honors student strikes a chord with music festival career aspirations - USF St. PetersburgFrom setting up stages for Metallica, to managing campus events and interning with a concert promotion company, Brooke Elrod has immersed herself in every facet of the industry.Brooke Elrodhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of ManagementUSF, Amgen empower teens through entrepreneurship camp/business/news/2025/7-25-25-amgen.aspxTampa teens are getting a head start in STEM and entrepreneurship. From pitching business ideas to learning from Khan Academy's Sal Khan, these students are building skills — and confidence — for the future.Alexis Yahre WalshMon, 28 Jul 2025 16:03:46 USF, Amgen empower teens through entrepreneurship campTampa teens are getting a head start in STEM and entrepreneurship. From pitching business ideas to learning from Khan Academy's Sal Khan, these students are building skills — and confidence — for the future.Group photo at Amgen's summer camp/business/news/2025/7-25-25-amgen.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of ManagementUSF Muma College of Business launches School of Management this fall - Pulse of Manateehttps://www.pulseofmanatee.com/p/usf-muma-college-of-business-launchesThe new School of Management brings together management faculty and programs under a unified structure to enhance student career outcomes. Ed Tomlinson was named interim director.External ArticleTue, 22 Jul 2025 10:10:51 USF Muma College of Business launches School of Management this fall - Pulse of ManateeThe new School of Management brings together management faculty and programs under a unified structure to enhance student career outcomes. Ed Tomlinson was named interim director.muma logohttps://www.pulseofmanatee.com/p/usf-muma-college-of-business-launchesBusiness NewsSchool of ManagementUSF Muma College of Business launches school of management - Business Observerhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/jul/21/usf-muma-management-school/The School of Management is the seventh school in the Muma College of Business and will be led by interim director Ed Tomlinson, a management professor.External ArticleMon, 21 Jul 2025 15:37:14 USF Muma College of Business launches school of management - Business ObserverThe School of Management is the seventh school in the Muma College of Business and will be led by interim director Ed Tomlinson, a management professor.ed tomlinsonhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/jul/21/usf-muma-management-school/EntrepreneurshipSchool of ManagementUSF Muma College of Business creates a new School of Management/business/news/2025/07-08-new-school-management.aspxThe School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.Elizabeth L BrownWed, 16 Jul 2025 14:42:54 USF Muma College of Business creates a new School of ManagementThe School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.Ed Tomlinson, interim director for the new School of Management/business/news/2025/07-08-new-school-management.aspxBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of ManagementNew hire cohorts may be a retention boon — or a bust if not managed properly - HR Divehttps://www.hrdive.com/news/hr-employee-cohort-onboarding-retention/751742/Discover how research by USF’s Amit Chauradia is reshaping how companies onboard new talent. His latest study reveals that new-hire cohorts can significantly boost retention — or lead to mass departures if not handled carefully.External ArticleTue, 08 Jul 2025 10:20:28 New hire cohorts may be a retention boon — or a bust if not managed properly - HR DiveDiscover how research by USF’s Amit Chauradia is reshaping how companies onboard new talent. His latest study reveals that new-hire cohorts can significantly boost retention — or lead to mass departures if not handled carefully.People wait for a job fair to open at the Amerant Bank Arenahttps://www.hrdive.com/news/hr-employee-cohort-onboarding-retention/751742/Business News,Research and InnovationSchool of ManagementUSF St. Pete debuts week-long middle school camp - St. Pete Catalysthttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-st-pete-debuts-week-long-middle-school-camp/Developed in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, the camp is part of USF alum and Mayor Ken Welch’s Pillars for Progress initiative, which focuses on education and youth opportunities.External ArticleMon, 07 Jul 2025 16:06:49 USF St. Pete debuts week-long middle school camp - St. Pete CatalystDeveloped in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, the camp is part of USF alum and Mayor Ken Welch’s Pillars for Progress initiative, which focuses on education and youth opportunities.St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch (at center) with students and administrators at Monday's launch of Camp Bullseye.https://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-st-pete-debuts-week-long-middle-school-camp/Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of ManagementUSF's Bulls Startup Camp challenges teens to think like founders/business/news/2025/6-26-25-bulls-startup-camp.aspxTwenty-eight high schoolers got a head start on their future careers last week at USF’s Bulls Startup Summer Camp, where they built real business ideas, toured local companies and pitched to a panel of judges.Alexis Yahre WalshMon, 30 Jun 2025 00:58:15 USF's Bulls Startup Camp challenges teens to think like foundersTwenty-eight high schoolers got a head start on their future careers last week at USF’s Bulls Startup Summer Camp, where they built real business ideas, toured local companies and pitched to a panel of judges.High school students sit and watch a lecture/business/news/2025/6-26-25-bulls-startup-camp.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Management,School of Marketing and InnovationUSF gambling expert weighs in on rise of college student sports betting - The Oraclehttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/20/usf-gambling-expert-weighs-in-on-rise-of-college-student-sports-betting/USF professor and gambling behavior expert Marvin Karlins weighs in on the rise of college student sports betting. Karlins said the legality of sports betting isn't the issue. It's that people don't understand the risks.External ArticleSun, 20 Apr 2025 15:15:56 USF gambling expert weighs in on rise of college student sports betting - The OracleUSF professor and gambling behavior expert Marvin Karlins weighs in on the rise of college student sports betting. Karlins said the legality of sports betting isn't the issue. It's that people don't understand the risks.screenshot of a sports betting web pagehttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/20/usf-gambling-expert-weighs-in-on-rise-of-college-student-sports-betting/EntrepreneurshipSchool of Information Systems and Management,School of Management