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AACSB International, the world accrediting body for business schools, extended the global reaccreditation of the USF Muma College of Business with zero deficiencies. As a result, both USF's business and accounting degree programs are accredited for the next five years.
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Hundreds of supply chain industry leaders are expected to attend the 2023 Florida Supply Chain Summit, an annual gathering where leaders promote the state's global connectivity network in all modes of transportation. The summit will be held May 15-17 in Tampa.
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Faculty researchers in USF's School of Information Systems and Management secured over $17 million in competitive grants this academic year. The grants range from training health experts on leadership skills to creating a high school digital information technology course.
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Sharon Segrest, a professor in the School of Information Systems and Management on the St. Petersburg campus, received the 2023 USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award for her research on dual career couples.
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The Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge invites college students across the state to pitch an innovative idea or disruptive technology that addresses a healthcare problem. The competition is hosted by the USF Center for Entrepreneurship and has a $20,000 top prize.
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The Muma College of Business announced the 2022-2023 honorees for the 25 Under 25 Award program. This group of stellar students comes from all three USF campuses. They are sharp, engaged, civic-minded young leaders who have inspiring stories.
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As part of USF Giving Week, the USF Federal Credit Union announced a $1 million gift to support key areas of USF, including the Muma College of Business. The gift also establishes a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.
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The Insurance Agents of Tampa Bay made a $30,000 gift to the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance and will set up an endowed scholarship for students. The IATB board presented the gift to USF officials during its Big ‘I’ Golf Tournament.
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The Bellini Center for Talent Development marked its one-year milestone with the unveiling of Buzz, a gigantic metal bee sculpture. Since its opening, the center has seen over 800 students, held 26 workshops, hosted 40 events, and interacted with 53 employers.
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Student Spotlight: Clare Coffman's life-changing connection with an associate professor at the USF Muma College of Business put her on a career path that will combine her passions — investigating crime and insurance fraud.
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AMP 2023 is a three-day conference for scholars seeking to bridge the gap between business research and business practice. The first day is an in-person session at the Muma College of Business that targets the business community.
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Do you know terrific Bull-led businesses? Nominate them for the 2023 USF Fast 56 Awards, recognizing the 56 fastest growing Bull-owned or Bull-led businesses. Nominations are open through June 5 and awards are presented Sept. 8.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jim Miller
When Dutch Crafters CEO Jim Miller, (MS in Management, '00) and his partner Miao Xue first went into business in 2003, they didn't really know what they wanted to sell. Both were former grad students at USF. Now Miller is celebrating 20 years of handcrafted Amish custom furniture perfection. Read more.
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Florida SBDC at USF to host business awards
The Florida SBDC at USF will host the 2023 Business Awards Celebration Luncheon on May 10. This year's keynote speaker is Johnny Crowder, a touring musician, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, focused on moving forward in life and business. Read more.
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Hospitality program gains students with expansion
The USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is experiencing significant enrollment growth as a result of new partnerships with hospitality companies and the expansion of the program onto all three campuses. Read more.
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Cross-Cultural Leadership Certificate registration open
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Certificate is a free course where learners develop an understanding of cultural competence in today's workplace. The class is a self-paced seven-module program where participants will learn to honor and value the differences of others. Read more.
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Cryptocurrency conference to discuss global finance
The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus is co-hosting a two-day conference examining the role of cryptocurrency and the future of global finance. The free program, set for April 20-21, will feature panel discussions by academic, financial, governmental, legal, and other experts. Read more.
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USF Summer Grant Writing Workshop starts June 5
Registration is open for the 2023 Summer Grant Writing Workshop, an eight-week virtual certificate program designed to help early career faculty and doctoral students craft compelling funding proposals and secure funding. Registration closes May 31. Read more.
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Kelly Cowart, an associate professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, was quoted in a CH Media news story about Swiss chocolatier Lindt’s effort to increase its racial diversity in advertising and marketing.
Marvin Karlins, a professor in the School of Information Systems and Management, had the article, “Verbal Indicators of Deception,” accepted for publication in the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigation.
Po-Lin Wang, an assistant professor in the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance, co-authored the article, “Mortality postponement and compression at older ages in human cohorts,” published in PLOS ONE.
Kerry Myers, an associate professor of instruction at the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy, was an expert contributor to the Wallet Hub article “CLUE Report Guide.”
Russell Clayton, an assistant professor of instruction in the School of Marketing and Innovation, was named the 2021-2022 Muma Outstanding Teaching Award honoree.
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Byron Shinn (‘79, BA, Accounting) has joined the board of directors of All Star Children’s Foundation in Sarasota.
Steve Doe (‘86, BS) received the Category Manager Award for the second consecutive year during JMX Brands’ annual awards ceremony.
Lexy Scarpiello (‘16, BS, Marketing) landed a new role as a senior manager in digital visual merchandising at sportswear giant Adidas. She is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 honoree.
Mike Woodruff ('13, MBA, Management & Information Systems) is now a senior vice president of product services and operations at iHeartMedia. He worked for iHeartMedia's Tampa Bay radio stations while in the USF MBA program and now works on the nationwide iHeartRadio platform.
Daniel P. Reininga (‘87, MBA) retired as president and CEO of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., a role he has served in since 2011.
Annmarie Collins (‘21, BS) is starting a new position as a technology specialist at the Academy of the Holy Names.
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Allison Crick-Smith, a marketing PhD student, received the Hunt / Deitz / Hansen Best Doctoral Paper Award at the National Conference in Sales Management held March 29-31 in Norfolk, Virginia. | The USF American Marketing Association chapter returned from the International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans where they placed No. 7 among 330 collegiate chapters in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The group also placed first in hosting a marketing week, first in the T-shirt design competition, third in the social impact video, and fourth in diversity leadership. | |  |
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• April 17, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Golf Event, Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club. Register.
• April 20-21, Cryptocurrency and the Future of Global Finance conference, Selby Auditorium, USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Register.
• May 5-7, Spring Commencement, Yuengling Center, Tampa campus. Schedule.
• May 10, 11:30 a.m., Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards Celebration Luncheon, Marshall Student Center, Tampa campus. Register.
• May 15-17, Florida Supply Chain Summit, The Westshore Grand, Tampa. Register.
• June 15-17, AMP 2023 conference. Muma College of Business, BSN, Tampa campus. Register.
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