/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 01 May 2025 13:14:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/21/usf-graduate-programs-gain-national-attention-in-latest-u-s-news-ranking/The part-time MBA program at the Muma College of Business climbed to No. 38 in the nation, up from No. 53 the year before. Eric Douthirt, director of MBA programs, attributed the rise to program redesign, increased admissions standards and strong faculty engagement.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:17:38 �������Թϱ���graduate programs gain national attention in latest U.S. News ranking - The OracleThe part-time MBA program at the Muma College of Business climbed to No. 38 in the nation, up from No. 53 the year before. Eric Douthirt, director of MBA programs, attributed the rise to program redesign, increased admissions standards and strong faculty engagement.image of usf signhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/21/usf-graduate-programs-gain-national-attention-in-latest-u-s-news-ranking/Honors and Awards/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 09:28:43 Trustees approve updated �������Թϱ���stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward - �������Թϱ���NewsCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.stadium rendering/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Marketing and Innovation/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 16:49:49 �������Թϱ���Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent - �������Թϱ���NewsLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.Tampa skyline/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxResearch and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,School of Information Systems and Management/business/news/2025/04-28-strategic-plan-muma.aspxThe plan is a blueprint that introduces the college’s new vision, mission, and values and reflects the goals of the Muma community on all three �������Թϱ���campuses. Its strategic priorities focus on student success, impactful research, community engagement, and expanded reputation.Elizabeth L. BrownMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:40:51 Powering dreams together: �������Թϱ���Muma College of Business unveils 10-year strategic planThe plan is a blueprint that introduces the college’s new vision, mission, and values and reflects the goals of the Muma community on all three �������Թϱ���campuses. Its strategic priorities focus on student success, impactful research, community engagement, and expanded reputation.graphic showing strategic plan priorities/business/news/2025/04-28-strategic-plan-muma.aspxBusiness Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxThe initiative’s overall aim is to redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills, incinerators and sewage systems and create compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping. The partnership recently received a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Composting and Food Waste Reduction program.External ArticleMon, 21 Apr 2025 16:12:17 Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg - �������Թϱ���St. PetersburgThe initiative’s overall aim is to redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills, incinerators and sewage systems and create compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping. The partnership recently received a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Composting and Food Waste Reduction program.image of a gardener compostinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxEntrepreneurshiphttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/20/usf-gambling-expert-weighs-in-on-rise-of-college-student-sports-betting/�������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���gambling expert weighs in on rise of college student sports betting - The Oracle�������Թϱ���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/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-student-launches-savory-energy-bar-brand.aspxMira Stimac, an Honors student and an entrepreneurship major, created Lope Bars — a savory energy bar brand using clean ingredients, designed specifically for athletes.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 19:22:40 �������Թϱ���Honors student shakes up energy aisle with savory bar brandMira Stimac, an Honors student and an entrepreneurship major, created Lope Bars — a savory energy bar brand using clean ingredients, designed specifically for athletes.Mira Stimac/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-student-launches-savory-energy-bar-brand.aspxEntrepreneurship,SpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.hrdive.com/news/employee-cohorts-can-improve-retention-especially-among-gen-z/745222/Leaders and hiring managers can better help newcomers feel like they’re a meaningful part of the organization by focusing on creating strong cohort dynamics, the researchers said.External ArticleMon, 14 Apr 2025 14:56:46 Employee cohorts can improve retention — especially among Gen Z, study shows - HR DiveLeaders and hiring managers can better help newcomers feel like they’re a meaningful part of the organization by focusing on creating strong cohort dynamics, the researchers said.image of a group of hands https://www.hrdive.com/news/employee-cohorts-can-improve-retention-especially-among-gen-z/745222/Research and InnovationSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://crowsneststpete.com/2025/04/14/demystifying-investing-usf-finance-students-share-insights-for-young-professionals/USF’s Investment Club offers an additional opportunity for students to develop their investment acumen, with several divisions dedicated to different functions related to investing and finance.External ArticleMon, 14 Apr 2025 14:44:46 Demystifying ​investing​: �������Թϱ���finance students share insights for young professionals - The Crow's NestUSF’s Investment Club offers an additional opportunity for students to develop their investment acumen, with several divisions dedicated to different functions related to investing and finance.investment club meeting with dean blackwellhttps://crowsneststpete.com/2025/04/14/demystifying-investing-usf-finance-students-share-insights-for-young-professionals/EntrepreneurshipKate Tiedemann School of Business and Financehttps://www.businessinsider.nl/how-ai-is-making-self-appraisals-better-and-less-painful-for-both-workers-and-managers/Triparna de Vreede, whose research focuses on human-AI Interaction and workplace well-being, shared how AI can be useful in performance reviews.External ArticleSun, 13 Apr 2025 18:55:26 How AI is making self-appraisals better and less painful — for both workers and managers - Business InsiderTriparna de Vreede, whose research focuses on human-AI Interaction and workplace well-being, shared how AI can be useful in performance reviews.image of woman looking at screenhttps://www.businessinsider.nl/how-ai-is-making-self-appraisals-better-and-less-painful-for-both-workers-and-managers/Research and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,School of Information Systems and Managementhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/13/usf-themed-beer-supports-student-athletes-through-nil-funds/The Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company added a new beer to its collection in February— a USF-themed Brahman Golden Ale. Part of the beer’s proceeds go to the Fowler Avenue Collective, USF’s name, image and likeness collective, in an effort to support student-athletes through NIL funds.External ArticleSun, 13 Apr 2025 15:04:38 USF-themed beer supports student-athletes through NIL funds - The OracleThe Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company added a new beer to its collection in February— a USF-themed Brahman Golden Ale. Part of the beer’s proceeds go to the Fowler Avenue Collective, USF’s name, image and likeness collective, in an effort to support student-athletes through NIL funds.mike bishophttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/13/usf-themed-beer-supports-student-athletes-through-nil-funds/EntrepreneurshipKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/business/news/2025/04-10-info-sys-rankings.aspx�������Թϱ���is ranked No. 13 in the world, No. 9 in the U.S., and No. 1 in Florida for the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, according to AIS Research Rankings released by the Association for Information Systems.Elizabeth L BrownFri, 11 Apr 2025 15:58:56 �������Թϱ���researchers among top 10 in nation for publishing in premier information systems journals�������Թϱ���is ranked No. 13 in the world, No. 9 in the U.S., and No. 1 in Florida for the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, according to AIS Research Rankings released by the Association for Information Systems.ais rankings image with journal covers/business/news/2025/04-10-info-sys-rankings.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Information Systems and Managementhttps://www.wuft.org/2025-04-15/regenerating-the-idea-of-ecotourism-in-costa-rica-and-the-worldIn response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists? Brooke Hansen explains how regenerative travel sets a higher bar than sustainability.External ArticleThu, 10 Apr 2025 19:04:50 Regenerating the idea of ecotourism in Costa Rica and the world - WUFTIn response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists? Brooke Hansen explains how regenerative travel sets a higher bar than sustainability.ecotourismhttps://www.wuft.org/2025-04-15/regenerating-the-idea-of-ecotourism-in-costa-rica-and-the-worldResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management/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.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 16:58:02 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.people working in an office/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationSchool of Marketing and Innovation/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-capstone-empowers-students-to-strengthen-disaster-resilience.aspxFourth-year �������Թϱ���marketing major Alison Frate and third-year applied and computational mathematics major Abigail Brake collaborated on a project for a company in the Philippines focused on protecting rural areas from natural disasters.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 16:05:12 �������Թϱ���Honors capstone empowers students to strengthen disaster resilience abroad - �������Թϱ���Honors NewsFourth-year �������Թϱ���marketing major Alison Frate and third-year applied and computational mathematics major Abigail Brake collaborated on a project for a company in the Philippines focused on protecting rural areas from natural disasters.image of alison frate/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-capstone-empowers-students-to-strengthen-disaster-resilience.aspxSpotlightsSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1079905A new study led by the �������Թϱ��� and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking to reduce employee turnover and improve stability among their teams.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 15:52:37 Contagious quitting? New USF-led study links peer behavior to employee turnover - EurekAlert!A new study led by the �������Թϱ��� and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking to reduce employee turnover and improve stability among their teams.image of muma logohttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1079905Research and InnovationSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-contagious-links-peer-behavior-employee.html#google_vignetteA new study co-authored by �������Թϱ���assistant professor Amit Chauradia from the Muma College of Business and Daniel Peat from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business reveals that peer behavior within employee cohorts can trigger a "contagion effect" on newcomer turnover.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 11:32:47 Contagious quitting? New study links peer behavior to employee turnover - Phys.orgA new study co-authored by �������Թϱ���assistant professor Amit Chauradia from the Muma College of Business and Daniel Peat from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business reveals that peer behavior within employee cohorts can trigger a "contagion effect" on newcomer turnover.Diverse group of coworkers engaged in conversation and collaborative workhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-contagious-links-peer-behavior-employee.html#google_vignetteExternal News,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.tun.com/home/new-study-links-peer-behavior-to-employee-turnover/A new study, co-authored by �������Թϱ���assistant professor Amit Chauradia from the Muma College of Business and the University of Cincinnati, reveals that peer behavior within employee cohorts significantly drives newcomer turnover.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 11:22:27 New Study Links Peer Behavior to Employee Turnover - The University NetworkA new study, co-authored by �������Թϱ���assistant professor Amit Chauradia from the Muma College of Business and the University of Cincinnati, reveals that peer behavior within employee cohorts significantly drives newcomer turnover.�������Թϱ���: Muma College of Businesshttps://www.tun.com/home/new-study-links-peer-behavior-to-employee-turnover/Research and InnovationSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/food/2025/04/08/tariffs-tampa-bay-restaurants-more-expensive-wine/Tariffs on imported wine are driving up prices at Tampa Bay restaurants, with Seckin Ozkul—a �������Թϱ���assistant professor in supply chain management within the School of Marketing and Innovation—explaining that these trade policies are intensifying cost pressures for local businesses.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 11:09:47 How will tariffs affect Tampa Bay restaurants and wine shops? - Tampa Bay TimesTariffs on imported wine are driving up prices at Tampa Bay restaurants, with Seckin Ozkul—a �������Թϱ���assistant professor in supply chain management within the School of Marketing and Innovation—explaining that these trade policies are intensifying cost pressures for local businesses.Restaurants, wine and food retailers across the Tampa Bay area are preparing for price increases in the wake of President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs, which include a 20% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union.https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/food/2025/04/08/tariffs-tampa-bay-restaurants-more-expensive-wine/Business NewsSchool of Marketing and Innovation,Supply Chain/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxA new study led by the �������Թϱ��� and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking to reduce employee turnover and improve stability among their teams.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 11:02:55 How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z - �������Թϱ���NewsroomA new study led by the �������Թϱ��� and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking to reduce employee turnover and improve stability among their teams.Diverse group of professionals is engaged in dynamic discussion and collaboration. /news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Marketing and Innovation/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxUSF's part-time MBA program moved up 15 spots and now sits inside the top 50, at No. 38 in the nation. The program is ranked No. 25 among public universities and No. 2 in the state.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 16:20:15 U.S. News & World Report ranks �������Թϱ���a national leader for dozens of graduate programsUSF's part-time MBA program moved up 15 spots and now sits inside the top 50, at No. 38 in the nation. The program is ranked No. 25 among public universities and No. 2 in the state.us news p-t mba rankings/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxBusiness Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/entrepreneur-twin-brothers-blake-brock-gratton.aspxA fireside chat at �������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee with twin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, Sarasota entrepreneurs who started and built SpringWell Water Filtration into a powerhouse brand before selling the company for more than $100 million, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for the fall 2025 semester.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:49:31 Conversation with a Founder event with Sarasota entrepreneurs postponed until fall 2025 - Sarasota-ManateeA fireside chat at �������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee with twin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, Sarasota entrepreneurs who started and built SpringWell Water Filtration into a powerhouse brand before selling the company for more than $100 million, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for the fall 2025 semester.�������Թϱ���: Muma College of Businesshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/entrepreneur-twin-brothers-blake-brock-gratton.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.External ArticleMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:47:18 USF's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.brewing arts program graduateshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/why-americans-file-every-april-15-and-more-about-taxes.aspxTax season is upon us, the time of year when Americans file their returns and hope to receive money back. �������Թϱ���Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair explains why we need to file returns and major myths and mistakes around taxes.External ArticleMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:22:49 Why Americans file every April 15 and more about taxesTax season is upon us, the time of year when Americans file their returns and hope to receive money back. �������Թϱ���Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair explains why we need to file returns and major myths and mistakes around taxes.a person doing taxeshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/why-americans-file-every-april-15-and-more-about-taxes.aspxBusiness NewsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancyhttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=48fbafaf-0ae9-4228-8d82-4909358b135eFlorida residents have received an extended tax filing deadline due to hurricane damage, with experts—including �������Թϱ���Associate Professor Luke Richardson—urging prompt filing and the use of storm damage deductions.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 11:54:50 Tax Deadline for Floridians is May 1 - Bay News 9Florida residents have received an extended tax filing deadline due to hurricane damage, with experts—including �������Թϱ���Associate Professor Luke Richardson—urging prompt filing and the use of storm damage deductions.�������Թϱ���: Muma College of Businesshttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=48fbafaf-0ae9-4228-8d82-4909358b135eBusiness NewsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancy/business/news/2025/04-03-convo-ceo-elodie.aspxDorso was the featured guest at Thursday’s Conversation with a CEO event. She is the CEO and president of Evara Health, one of the nation's largest community health centers.Elizabeth L. BrownThu, 03 Apr 2025 16:33:07 CEO Elodie Dorso talks leadership lessons and the importance of health care accessDorso was the featured guest at Thursday’s Conversation with a CEO event. She is the CEO and president of Evara Health, one of the nation's largest community health centers.Elodie Dorso/business/news/2025/04-03-convo-ceo-elodie.aspxBusiness News,Spotlights/business/news/2025/synapse2025.aspx�������Թϱ���made a major impact at Synapse Summit 2025, with students, faculty and researchers leading panels, keynotes and startup showcases. From solar energy innovation to national security and artificial intelligence, many �������Թϱ���colleges played a role in shaping Tampa Bay’s future.Alexis Yahre WalshThu, 03 Apr 2025 15:12:36 �������Թϱ���joins Tampa’s innovation leaders at Synapse Summit 2025�������Թϱ���made a major impact at Synapse Summit 2025, with students, faculty and researchers leading panels, keynotes and startup showcases. From solar energy innovation to national security and artificial intelligence, many �������Թϱ���colleges played a role in shaping Tampa Bay’s future.Dean Blackwell Poses with Nault Students and Faculty at Synapse/business/news/2025/synapse2025.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,Research and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,Fintech,Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between �������Թϱ���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.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 14:09:51 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between �������Թϱ���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.rocky d. bull and captain fear/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/01/usf-students-trade-textbooks-for-taste-tests-in-these-classes/�������Թϱ���is redefining classroom experiences by integrating taste tests into its curriculum, with courses like wine tasting allowing students to explore global cultures and sensory learning beyond traditional textbooks.External ArticleTue, 01 Apr 2025 10:43:54 �������Թϱ���students trade textbooks for taste tests in these classes - Oracle�������Թϱ���is redefining classroom experiences by integrating taste tests into its curriculum, with courses like wine tasting allowing students to explore global cultures and sensory learning beyond traditional textbooks.A student in the Introduction to Food Production Management class measuring flour. https://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/01/usf-students-trade-textbooks-for-taste-tests-in-these-classes/Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://crowsneststpete.com/2025/03/31/usf-establish-new-college-with-40m-donation/A $40 million donation from Arnie and Lauren Bellini will establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Computing to help address the country's recent threats and alleviate cybersecurity workforce shortages.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 16:36:02 �������Թϱ���establish new college with $40M donation - The Crow's NestA $40 million donation from Arnie and Lauren Bellini will establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Computing to help address the country's recent threats and alleviate cybersecurity workforce shortages.Arnie and Lauren Bellini at USF's College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.https://crowsneststpete.com/2025/03/31/usf-establish-new-college-with-40m-donation/Business NewsArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2025/03/31/usf-sarasota-manatee-fundraiser-raises-more-than-400000-for-students/80446306007/The �������Թϱ��� Sarasota-Manatee recently raised more than $400,000 for student scholarships at the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay philanthropic event. This milestone event was held in front of Sarasota's new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 16:07:00 �������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400,000 to support students - Herald-TribuneThe �������Թϱ��� Sarasota-Manatee recently raised more than $400,000 for student scholarships at the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay philanthropic event. This milestone event was held in front of Sarasota's new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.Brunch on the Bay has provided $1.2 million in scholarships since 1994 to roughly 2,500 students at �������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee.https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2025/03/31/usf-sarasota-manatee-fundraiser-raises-more-than-400000-for-students/80446306007/Business News,Eventshttps://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/Andrew Ross, a 2019 Vinik Sport Entertainment Sport Management program graduate, has become USF's first full-time esports coordinator. Ross has transformed his casual passion for gaming into a career by building community through innovative initiatives like organizing tournaments and fostering leadership opportunities among student gamers.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 15:53:33 From casual gamer to Esports coordinator, he’s building community at �������Թϱ���- USFZNewsAndrew Ross, a 2019 Vinik Sport Entertainment Sport Management program graduate, has become USF's first full-time esports coordinator. Ross has transformed his casual passion for gaming into a career by building community through innovative initiatives like organizing tournaments and fostering leadership opportunities among student gamers.Andrew Ross, left, flanks the �������Թϱ���Provost Prasant Mohapatra and Vice President for Student Success Cindy DeLuca at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Esports center at USF. https://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/Business NewsSchool of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/03/30/usf-student-builds-lawn-care-business-while-managing-college-life/�������Թϱ���senior accounting major Seth Owens launched his own lawn care business, NewGen OutDoors, from proactively knocking on doors while balancing the challenges of college life. His lawn care company now services the �������Թϱ���St. Pete campus recreation Outdoor Field.External ArticleSun, 30 Mar 2025 16:22:38 �������Թϱ���student builds lawn care business while managing college life - Oracle�������Թϱ���senior accounting major Seth Owens launched his own lawn care business, NewGen OutDoors, from proactively knocking on doors while balancing the challenges of college life. His lawn care company now services the �������Թϱ���St. Pete campus recreation Outdoor Field.Seth Owens (middle left) and employees huddle together after working a lawn care job.https://www.usforacle.com/2025/03/30/usf-student-builds-lawn-care-business-while-managing-college-life/Business NewsLynn Pippenger School of Accountancyhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arnie-bellini-donates-40m-to-launch-usf-s-ai-and-computing-college/ar-AA1BqCAXThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) is set to become a beacon for technological advancement and innovation, thanks to a monumental donation from Arnie Bellini, a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success and philanthropy.External ArticleFri, 28 Mar 2025 13:54:42 Arnie Bellini Donates $40M to Launch USF’s AI and Computing College - MSNThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) is set to become a beacon for technological advancement and innovation, thanks to a monumental donation from Arnie Bellini, a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success and philanthropy.�������Թϱ���Muma College of Businesshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arnie-bellini-donates-40m-to-launch-usf-s-ai-and-computing-college/ar-AA1BqCAXBusiness NewsArtificial Intelligence,External Newshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/experts-weigh-study-naming-10-florida-beaches-americas-most-dangerous-onesExperts in the Sunshine State, including Brooke Hansen, the associate director of �������Թϱ���Muma College of Business’ School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, weighed in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.External ArticleWed, 26 Mar 2025 16:45:08 Experts weigh in on study naming 10 Florida beaches America’s most dangerous ones - Fox 13Experts in the Sunshine State, including Brooke Hansen, the associate director of �������Թϱ���Muma College of Business’ School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, weighed in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.Researchers with Tideschart evaluated 528 beaches across the country to find the 10 most dangerous beaches to visit in America.https://www.fox13news.com/news/experts-weigh-study-naming-10-florida-beaches-americas-most-dangerous-onesBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1�������Թϱ���Vinik Sports and Management program students are exploring off-the-field careers in professional sports by engaging with industry leaders, including a panel featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers executives who shared real-world insights about working in the industry.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:53:38 �������Թϱ���students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - MSN�������Թϱ���Vinik Sports and Management program students are exploring off-the-field careers in professional sports by engaging with industry leaders, including a panel featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers executives who shared real-world insights about working in the industry.�������Թϱ���students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1Business NewsSchool of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sports�������Թϱ���students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:33:56 �������Թϱ���students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - Fox 13�������Թϱ���students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.vsemhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sportsBusiness NewsSchool of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/university-of-south-florida-receives-40-million-for-ai-schoolThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has announced a $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini aimed at establishing Tampa as a global leader in AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 14:22:39 �������Թϱ��� receives $40 million for AI school - Candid.The �������Թϱ��� (USF) has announced a $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini aimed at establishing Tampa as a global leader in AI and cybersecurity.�������Թϱ���: Muma College of Business https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/university-of-south-florida-receives-40-million-for-ai-schoolBusiness NewsArtificial Intelligence/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxArtificial intelligence helps doctors detect deadly infections and respond quicker in saving lives.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 13:58:56 �������Թϱ���International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AI - �������Թϱ���WorldArtificial intelligence helps doctors detect deadly infections and respond quicker in saving lives.Photos by Kerrick Williams/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxBusiness News,Events,Research and InnovationExternal Newshttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/forgood/tampa-bay-makes-strides-in-2025-state-of-the-region.aspxThe 2025 State of the Region report highlights Tampa Bay's progress in building a robust talent pipeline, attracting young professionals, and improving early education and advanced industries. However, challenges like affordability, transportation, and infrastructure remain significant areas for community focus.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 00:39:39 Tampa Bay makes strides in 2025 State of the Region - 83 Degrees MediaThe 2025 State of the Region report highlights Tampa Bay's progress in building a robust talent pipeline, attracting young professionals, and improving early education and advanced industries. However, challenges like affordability, transportation, and infrastructure remain significant areas for community focus.The Tampa Bay area makes year-to-year improvement in approximately two-thirds of the 67 economic and quality of life indicators tracked in the 2025 State of the Region Regional Competitiveness Report.https://www.83degreesmedia.com/forgood/tampa-bay-makes-strides-in-2025-state-of-the-region.aspxBusiness NewsExternal Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxA new collaboration between Keys Consulting Firm and USF, working with local organizations Mitchem Services and A Griot’s Corner, will connect with disengaged youth to establish better pathways into the local workforce.External ArticleTue, 18 Mar 2025 13:12:25 New collaboration to unlock potential of disengaged youth and expand local workforce - �������Թϱ���St. PetersburgA new collaboration between Keys Consulting Firm and USF, working with local organizations Mitchem Services and A Griot’s Corner, will connect with disengaged youth to establish better pathways into the local workforce.Aerial view of St. Petersburg, Fla. and its' downtown skyline.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxBusiness News,Research and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-brews-by-the-bay-returns.aspx�������Թϱ���alumni, friends and family reconnected with fellow Bulls and met new friends over live music, Irish-inspired cuisine and a selection of local craft beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program for the second annual Bulls and Brews by the Bay. The event raised funds for the �������Թϱ���St. Petersburg general scholarship fund.External ArticleMon, 17 Mar 2025 16:52:14 Annual fundraiser returned to support student scholarships and connect Bulls community - �������Թϱ���St. Petersburg�������Թϱ���alumni, friends and family reconnected with fellow Bulls and met new friends over live music, Irish-inspired cuisine and a selection of local craft beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program for the second annual Bulls and Brews by the Bay. The event raised funds for the �������Թϱ���St. Petersburg general scholarship fund.Bulls and Brews by the Bay 2025 featured Irish-inspired food, music and beer from local breweries.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-brews-by-the-bay-returns.aspxBusiness News,EventsSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxThe �������Թϱ���'s Access 3D Lab is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village through 3D scans, ensuring its legacy endures despite hurricane damage.External ArticleMon, 17 Mar 2025 13:25:42 �������Թϱ���is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village - �������Թϱ���NewsThe �������Թϱ���'s Access 3D Lab is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village through 3D scans, ensuring its legacy endures despite hurricane damage.Access 3D Lab's Alex Fawbush works on scans of Egmont Key's harbor pilots village./news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/14/arnie-bellini-40-million-usf-gift.htmlThe Bellinis $40 million gift launches the nation's first AI and cybersecurity college at the �������Թϱ���.External ArticleFri, 14 Mar 2025 14:01:15 Arnie Bellini’s record �������Թϱ���donation: ‘Education is everything’ - Tampa Bay Business JournalThe Bellinis $40 million gift launches the nation's first AI and cybersecurity college at the �������Թϱ���.(L-R) �������Թϱ���cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, �������Թϱ���Provost Prasant Mohapatra, �������Թϱ���Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, �������Թϱ���President Rhea Law and �������Թϱ���Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford at the March 11 press conference announcing the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/14/arnie-bellini-40-million-usf-gift.htmlBusiness NewsArtificial Intelligence/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the �������Թϱ���Muma College of Business.Elizabeth L. BrownThu, 13 Mar 2025 14:18:47 CEO named ‘Most Influential’ in AI speaks to �������Թϱ���Executive MBA classSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the �������Թϱ���Muma College of Business.image of Sandra Rivera/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsArtificial Intelligencehttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usfs-bellini-college-to-focus-on-ai-cybersecurity-and-computing/The �������Թϱ��� (USF) has received a record-breaking $40 million donation from Arnie and Lauren Bellini to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The investment creates the first named college in the U.S. dedicated to integrating AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 14:10:11 USF’s Bellini College to focus on AI, cybersecurity and computing - St. Pete CatalystThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has received a record-breaking $40 million donation from Arnie and Lauren Bellini to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The investment creates the first named college in the U.S. dedicated to integrating AI and cybersecurity.From left: �������Թϱ���cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, �������Թϱ���Provost Prasant Mohapatra, �������Թϱ���Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, �������Թϱ���President Rhea Law and �������Թϱ���Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford. Photo: Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing.https://stpetecatalyst.com/usfs-bellini-college-to-focus-on-ai-cybersecurity-and-computing/Business NewsArtificial Intelligencehttps://pulse2.com/university-of-south-florida-40-million-gift-received-to-establish-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing/Arnie and Lauren Bellini gifted a record-setting $40 million to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 13:43:25 �������Թϱ���: $40 million gift received to establish Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing - Pulse 2.0Arnie and Lauren Bellini gifted a record-setting $40 million to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.�������Թϱ���: Muma College of Business https://pulse2.com/university-of-south-florida-40-million-gift-received-to-establish-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing/Business NewsArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/12/arnie-bellini-usf-bellini-college-cybersecurity.htmlAmid a historic surge in cyberattacks, AI-driven threats and escalating digital security challenges, Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s $40 million gift to �������Թϱ���comes at a pivotal moment.External ArticleWed, 12 Mar 2025 18:16:04 Bellini College at �������Թϱ���to tackle talent gap, regional collaboration in curriculum with AI-driven security focus - Tampa Bay Business JournalAmid a historic surge in cyberattacks, AI-driven threats and escalating digital security challenges, Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s $40 million gift to �������Թϱ���comes at a pivotal moment.Arnie and Lauren Bellini's $40 million gift is the largest in USF's nearly 70-year history and is the first named college in the U.S. focused exclusively on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. It’s part of Bellini’s goal to turn Tampa Bay into ‘Cyber Bay.’ Amy Pezzicara or Pezz Photohttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/12/arnie-bellini-usf-bellini-college-cybersecurity.htmlBusiness NewsArtificial Intelligence,External Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/usf-receives-record-40-million-145800102.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK2y0yonKYY_peTb60W10YoU4sT6be4XB9E7mjkX1OZI8M-GayvRIfWqKmmfFQSqgj-mrAMIVZoZVOtHnrI74lDwWOZVpTk2pcZNQilXJfARRgcihdQ_0NYwTHCLS3UwHwNPWXUIg5kI748VPUHcMka5Q1Vnr3G5pO1JXJqWSue0The �������Թϱ��� announced the largest donation in the school’s history: a $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini to create the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 19:32:55 �������Թϱ���receives record $40 million gift for AI, cybersecurity - yahoo!newsThe �������Թϱ��� announced the largest donation in the school’s history: a $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini to create the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Arnie Bellinihttps://www.yahoo.com/news/usf-receives-record-40-million-145800102.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK2y0yonKYY_peTb60W10YoU4sT6be4XB9E7mjkX1OZI8M-GayvRIfWqKmmfFQSqgj-mrAMIVZoZVOtHnrI74lDwWOZVpTk2pcZNQilXJfARRgcihdQ_0NYwTHCLS3UwHwNPWXUIg5kI748VPUHcMka5Q1Vnr3G5pO1JXJqWSue0Business NewsArtificial Intelligence,External Newshttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2025-03-11/historic-gift-establishes-name-usf-college-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-computingThe $40 million from tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini and his wife, Lauren, establishes USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 19:30:01 A historic gift establishes name for USF's college for AI and cybersecurity - WUSFThe $40 million from tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini and his wife, Lauren, establishes USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Arnie Bellini speaks at USF's Discovery Hall.https://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2025-03-11/historic-gift-establishes-name-usf-college-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-computingBusiness NewsArtificial Intelligence,External News