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University of South Florida Muma College of Business
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 USF announces a new name for College of Business
Longtime USF supporters Pam and Les Muma give $25 million, the single largest individual gift in the university's history, to name the USF Muma College of Business. Read more. |
 USF Homecoming event discusses prevention of white-collar crime
Walt Pavlo, the keynote speaker for the Muma College of Business homecoming speaker series on Oct.10, challenged the audience to examine their own professional ethics and deter crime. The event also included a panel discussion on business ethics and how analytics and creativity can be used to curb white-collar crime. Read more.
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 Small Business Development Center's global involvement helps businesses internationally
The Small Business Development Center at USF is well-known for the work it does locally, helping budding entrepreneurs and longstanding small businesses alike grow and succeed. But the experts at the Small Business Development Center are also helping local businesses in another way: by helping businesses all over the world succeed. Read more.
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 SunTrust CEO dispenses financial, life wisdom to USF students
Bill Rogers' philosophy for having an enjoyable and fulfilling career is a simple one: do whatever you do with purpose. The CEO of Atlanta-based SunTrust bank says that banks have gotten a bad rap for being part of the problems the U.S. faces: debt, the housing crisis, and Wall Street greed. But when he wakes up in the morning, Rogers said he sees his bank as being part of the solutions to those problems. Read more.
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 MIS student's Walmart internship let him experience corporate world
When management information systems graduate student Sushil Akhare was offered a summer internship with Walmart at the company's headquarters, he knew the experience would be far beyond scanning barcodes for the retail giant. Read more. |
 Student event: Girl Rising viewing party
Around the world, millions of girls face barriers to education that boys do not. When you educate a girl, you can break the poverty cycle in just one generation. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking film that has already been seen by millions. It's also a movement for girls' education that we are proud to support. Join us on November 10, 2014 in room BSN 221 to find out how educating girls can change the world - and learn how you can make a difference. RSVP Here.
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 Business students inspire middle-schoolers on Diploma-See Day
Students studying at the USF Muma College of Business have already learned the importance of staying in school and succeeding in their pre-college studies. But high-risk students in middle school and high school may not have that same knowledge or hope. Read more.
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 Entrepreneurship Director Michael Fountain receives Excellence in Innovation Award
He was recognized for his pioneering work in the field of micro- and nano-lipid encapsulation technologies for commercial applications, for bringing two landmark liposomal products to the market, and for his role in launching the USF Student Innovation Incubator and providing business and technical guidance to startup companies. Read more. |
Alumni Notes
- Tony La Russa ('69, Management) was hired as the Chief Baseball Officer by the Arizona Diamondbacks. La Russa, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, is a three-time World Series champion and has 33 years of baseball management experience.
- Tiffany Ingram ('09, Marketing) was hired as branch manager of Synovus Bank, one of the largest community banks in the southeast.
Additional alumni updates here.
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Faculty and Staff Notes
- Graduate Academic Advisor Stacee Bender received the 2014 Muma College of Business Performance Bonus Award.
- Undergraduate Advising Office Manager Janice Forman sadly passed away this month after a battle with cancer. Thanks to Undergraduate Advising for their support of Janice and her family, and for helping to host her memorial service on-campus.
- Melony Herron joined the dean's office as office manager. She replaces Jennifer Morgan, who has moved into a development specialist role in the dean's office.
More updates here.
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 Upcoming Events
Today: Nominations are open for the 2015 Fast 56 awards, honoring fast-growing USF alumni-owned or led businesses. Click here to learn more or to nominate a business. Nov. 3-6: 38th Annual Basic Economic Development course at the USF SBDC. Click here to register. Nov. 10: Girl Rising screening for students. RSVP Here.
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