USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 18 Oct 2025 12:57:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)They moved to °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:06:11 They moved to °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the YearClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxStudent SuccessHomecoming,Muma College of Business,Paul GuzzoToo 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.aspxAccording to a study published in the Academy of Management Journal, leaders who jump too fast to change their behaviors are seen as less authentic and even employees who requested the change view their managers who make swift changes as less sincere.External ArticleMon, 06 Oct 2025 15:32:20 Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authenticAccording to a study published in the Academy of Management Journal, leaders who jump too fast to change their behaviors are seen as less authentic and even employees who requested the change view their managers who make swift changes as less sincere.Elephant runs through door and exits a cheetah/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of BusinessUSF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspxUSF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:22:42 USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane seasonUSF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,Paul GuzzoMoez Limayem named the sole finalist for °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ president/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxLimayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:15:55 Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ presidentLimayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.Graphic says, "USF Presidential finalist Moez Limayem"/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxUniversity NewsMoez Limayem,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Presidential SearchFree food, not gym memberships, motivates frontline workers to be at their best, USF study reveals/business/news/2025/09-24-wellness-benefits-research.aspxNew research in the Journal of Marketing Research found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings go a long way in inspiring customer-facing workers to provide better customer service.External ArticleWed, 24 Sep 2025 13:50:29 Free food, not gym memberships, motivates frontline workers to be at their best, USF study revealsNew research in the Journal of Marketing Research found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings go a long way in inspiring customer-facing workers to provide better customer service.Two women stand in the grocery store/business/news/2025/09-24-wellness-benefits-research.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of BusinessUSF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education/business/news/2025/09-18-executive-education.aspxThe new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleThu, 18 Sep 2025 20:25:58 USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership EducationThe new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.President Rhea Law stands in front of sign that reads, "Open, Executive and Leadership Education"/business/news/2025/09-18-executive-education.aspxCommunity Partnerships,USF FoundationMuma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgUSF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program clinches No. 2 in global rankings/business/news/2025/09-15-vinik-rankings.aspxThe program jumped two spots from last year, leapfrogging to secure its highest worldwide ranking in the program’s history, according to the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 08:29:56 USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program clinches No. 2 in global rankingsThe program jumped two spots from last year, leapfrogging to secure its highest worldwide ranking in the program’s history, according to the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings.Group of students give the Go Bulls hand signal with graphic that says #2 in the world/business/news/2025/09-15-vinik-rankings.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of BusinessUSF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:01:11 USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagementUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,Muma College of Business,Paul GuzzoYash Patel/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:05:04 Yash PatelHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul GuzzoUSF’s online MBA breaks into Princeton Review top 10/business/news/2025/07-31-omba-ranking.aspxThe program is among the best in the country, climbing to No. 10 overall, rising seven spots from last year. USF also secured the top spot in °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, according to the 2025 rankings.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 15:45:23 USF’s online MBA breaks into Princeton Review top 10The program is among the best in the country, climbing to No. 10 overall, rising seven spots from last year. USF also secured the top spot in °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, according to the 2025 rankings.Graduate with graphic that says, "Online MBA #10 in the Nation"/business/news/2025/07-31-omba-ranking.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of BusinessHow AI is revolutionizing travel planning/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:46:51 How AI is revolutionizing travel planningArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.group of travelers walking through the airport/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of BusinessTourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport Management/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxLaunching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.External ArticleWed, 30 Jul 2025 15:08:43 Tourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport ManagementLaunching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.Collage of photos that show the hospitality and tourism program/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of BusinessFrom classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever after/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 16:22:28 From classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever afterJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.Jacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly in their cap and gowns/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of Business,MyUSFWhy USF researchers say fake online reviews still fool consumers/business/news/2025/06-04-fake-online-reviews-study.aspxThe research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists call a “truth bias.”External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 14:18:47 Why USF researchers say fake online reviews still fool consumersThe research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists call a “truth bias.”Mix of reviews on a graphic and man hand raised up/business/news/2025/06-04-fake-online-reviews-study.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of BusinessHow the FinTech|X Accelerator is reshaping the future of finance and technology in Tampa Bayhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/how-the-fintech-x-accelerator-is-reshaping-the-future-of-finance-technology-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe successful partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave is helping establish the region as a thriving hub for financial technology – attracting startup founders from across the nation who have generated millions in revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 00:27:58 How the FinTech|X Accelerator is reshaping the future of finance and technology in Tampa BayThe successful partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave is helping establish the region as a thriving hub for financial technology – attracting startup founders from across the nation who have generated millions in revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.Downtown St. Petersburg skylinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/how-the-fintech-x-accelerator-is-reshaping-the-future-of-finance-technology-in-tampa-bay.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,Tampa Bay Wave,USF St. PetersburgBehind the horns: Meet the USF students who were Rocky D. Bull/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.Mon, 12 May 2025 11:10:49 Behind the horns: Meet the USF students who were Rocky D. BullFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF AthleticsUSF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:03 USF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachersWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul GuzzoHow employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen ZJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.Birds Eye view of an office space filled with workers at their computer/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of BusinessU.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programs/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at USF commencement/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World ReportWhy Americans file every April 15 and more about taxeshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/why-americans-file-every-april-15-and-more-about-taxes.aspxAs tax season heats up, USF Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair breaks down why filing taxes is essential – and debunks common myths and costly mistakes to avoid.External ArticleMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:49:05 Why Americans file every April 15 and more about taxesAs tax season heats up, USF Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair breaks down why filing taxes is essential – and debunks common myths and costly mistakes to avoid.man goes over tax paperworkhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/why-americans-file-every-april-15-and-more-about-taxes.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgUSF Brewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the USF Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 15:52:24 USF Brewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the USF Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.USF students complete the Brewing Arts programhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgFrom classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:08:53 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management ProgramBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the USF College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Information TechnologyFrom classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspx°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:21:48 From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Students standing with their poster boards /news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of BusinessUSF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.USF women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and CommunicationsUSF online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s best/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxSeveral of the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:06:21 USF online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestSeveral of the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Two students at commencement/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSFThree °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 14:31:06 Three °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.Graphic that says Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Muma College of Business,Research and Innovation,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineTampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxTampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2024 08:49:28 Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X AcceleratorTampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.Group of business owners in front of monitor that says Tampa Bay Wavehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgMusic exec Mathew Knowles talks building the brand of BeyoncĂ© at USF event/business/news/2024/09-09-convo-ceo-knowles-matthew.aspxThe 72-year-old music mogul talked about his cancer scare, his jump into the music industry, his advice to his younger self and a host of other topics during the Conversation with a CEO event.External ArticleWed, 11 Sep 2024 15:34:42 Music exec Mathew Knowles talks building the brand of BeyoncĂ© at USF eventThe 72-year-old music mogul talked about his cancer scare, his jump into the music industry, his advice to his younger self and a host of other topics during the Conversation with a CEO event.Group stands in Muma College of Business foyer/business/news/2024/09-09-convo-ceo-knowles-matthew.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of BusinessNew study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:11:23 New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buyFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,John Dudley,Muma College of BusinessUSF announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for students/news/2024/usf-announces-partnership-with-tampa-bay-buccaneers-focused-on-mentoring-and-career-development-for-students.aspxThe partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and USF students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:05:07 USF announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for studentsThe partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and USF students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.Graphic with the Bucs flag and USF logo that says "an official partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers"/news/2024/usf-announces-partnership-with-tampa-bay-buccaneers-focused-on-mentoring-and-career-development-for-students.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of BusinessExciting changes and additions for the new academic year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. PetersburgDigital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:03:10 Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study revealsThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business,MyUSFUSF names new Muma College of Business dean/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Tue, 14 May 2024 14:59:04 USF names new Muma College of Business deanThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Graphic says "Welcoming the new Muma College of Business Dean David Blackwell"/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of BusinessStars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats/business/news/2024/04-15-star-rating-study.aspxMathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2024 10:26:43 Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formatsMathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.Cell phone shows customer experience ratings/business/news/2024/04-15-star-rating-study.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,MyUSFUSF International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay region/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxMore than 200 people came together at the USF International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.External ArticleMon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:55 USF International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay regionMore than 200 people came together at the USF International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.USF president Rhea Law addresses the crowd at the forum/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,USF WorldUSF launches free online certificate program in fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxA new online certificate program from the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 15:07:11 USF launches free online certificate program in fintechA new online certificate program from the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.Graphic shows symbols associated with fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgTarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to USF students/business/news/2024/03-21-convo-ceo-kelly.aspxTarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.External ArticleFri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:21 Tarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to USF studentsTarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.Tarte CEO Maureen Kelly poses with Rocky the Bull/business/news/2024/03-21-convo-ceo-kelly.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of BusinessUSF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership economic report finds attending college in Tampa Bay is a bargain/business/news/2024/02-12-sotr.aspxWorkforce and affordability data are highlighted in the annual State of the Region, which includes two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities.External ArticleMon, 12 Feb 2024 18:17:34 USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership economic report finds attending college in Tampa Bay is a bargainWorkforce and affordability data are highlighted in the annual State of the Region, which includes two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities.Tampa skyline/business/news/2024/02-12-sotr.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationMuma College of Business,MyUSFTwo USF online programs rank in the top 25/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxSeveral of the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:21:03 Two USF online programs rank in the top 25Several of the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Woman sits at laptop with a graphic that says, "online programs ranked among the nation's best."/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World ReportUSF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab/news/2024/usf-expands-artificial-intelligence-research-with-new-business-lab.aspxThe lab will provide research opportunities for students and faculty to explore the implications of artificial intelligence.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business labThe lab will provide research opportunities for students and faculty to explore the implications of artificial intelligence.USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab/news/2024/usf-expands-artificial-intelligence-research-with-new-business-lab.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Muma College of Business,MyUSFUSF student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 USF student veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.USF student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie DollOnline shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money/news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:30:00 Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more moneyA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money /news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of BusinessUSF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxThe free, online courses will train °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.External ArticleTue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 USF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparednessThe free, online courses will train °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝â€™s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.Graphic says, "cybersecurity training for state and local government employees"/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCyber °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSFMilitary couple soaring to new heights at USF/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Military couple soaring to new heights at USFAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastman/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Office of Veteran SuccessTampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech-accelerator.aspxTampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.External ArticleThu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X AcceleratorTampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech-accelerator.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,St. PetersburgUSF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarships/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 USF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarshipsThe °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.GJ de Vreede stands at podium with projector that says "more than $1 million"/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxStudent Success,USF FoundationMuma College of Business,USF FoundationUSF awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.External ArticleThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 USF awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership programIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.Syringes lay on top of document that says, "Public Health"/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for Entrepreneurshiphttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.External ArticleFri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for EntrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.A portrait of Jay Nault next to the text, Introducing the Nault Center for Entrepreneurshiphttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurshipUSF Foundation,University NewsAlumni,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Nault Center for EntrepreneurshipBrooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,USF Sarasota-Manatee