Articles in Alumni
A year in Nigeria: Embracing diversity
I spent my weeklong Christmas and New Year holiday in Calabar and Iko Esai, in the southeast of Nigeria, becoming even more aware of the incredible diversity within the country. It is hard to grasp …
Alumni Notes: January 2012
Joseph “Joe” Caruncho (BBA ’81) has been appointed to the Board of Governors by Governor Rick Scott.
Cristina Gaston (BBA ’01) has been named account manager for VSBrooks Advertising.
Pepsi Co. has promoted Jose A. Betancourt (BBA …
Dean’s Alumni Circle and Dean’s Council come together to celebrate joint 10th anniversary.
Current and previous members of the College of Business Administration’s Dean’s Alumni Circle and Dean’s Council gathered to toast past accomplishments—with a nod to a shared vision for the future at Florida International University (FIU).
The …
Alumni Notes: December 2011
An article titled Surviving the declining housing market by Gary Opper (MS ’83), CPA and managing member of Levie-Opper, LLC, was published in Scotsman Guide’s residential issue in November.
Monique Hamaty-Simmonds (BBA ’96), president and CEO, …
Chinese business woman uses her MIB from FIU to pioneer water treatment business.
Lin Li (MIB ’11) had already been accepted for graduate work at Monash University in Australia when she heard about a partnership between Florida International University (FIU) and Qingdao University, where she had earned two …
A year in Nigeria: Sannu da aiki*
*A Hausa phrase translated as ‘well done’ and used as a greeting whenever Nigerians see you working, going to work or coming from work.
As my time in Kaduna, Nigeria goes by and days turn into …
“Are You Ready?” College Summit opens doors to the possibilities at FIU.
Things started on a high note for the 350 students from 13 South Florida high schools who arrived at Florida International University (FIU) on October 5th for the recent College Summit—thanks to the welcoming beat …
Alumni Notes: November 2011
Phillip Lyons (BBA ’79) was installed as president of Independent Insurance Agents of South Florida.
Navarro Pharmacy Discount promoted Manuel Leon (BBA ’83) to vice president of wholesale and over-the-counter programs.
The Alder Group promoted Van L. …
One event brings two awards to the FIU accounting community.
At the recent XXIX Interamerican Accounting Association (IAA) conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Florida International University (FIU) received the Fra Luca Bartolomeo Paccioli award.
According to Eduardo Mendez (MS’ 01, BA ’96), president of …
Alumni Notes: October 2011
Stan Rubin (BBA ’77) has returned to South Florida as the chief financial officer of Ocean Bank.
John Safranek (MSF ’90) has been named chief financial officer by the Miami Art Museum.
Lance Benson (MBA ’03), former …
Future is bright for skilled audit professionals, Deloitte leader and FIU alumnus tells students.
The audit profession is experiencing a paradigm shift, according to a man who should know.
Carlos Sabater (BACC ’81), national audit leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP and member of U.S. Board of Directors of Deloitte …
Experts offer advice on making the most of technology in the workplace.
How can you boost productivity, decrease costs and better execute on your business goals by leveraging new workforce technologies?
The recent MIT Enterprise Forum South Florida gave attendees the opportunity to ask experts that very question.
Hosted …
Accounting graduate student attends National Association of Black Accountants conference.
Ricot Jeanty (BACC ’10) is a man with a plan. He earned his undergraduate accounting degree from the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), immediately taking six months off to study for …
Alumni Notes: September 2011
The Supreme Court of Florida has added Gino Martone (MBA ’89) to the standing committee on unlicensed practice of law.
Edward Codispoti (BACC ’94) has been promoted to the executive management team at TradeStation.
Rochelle Fraga (BBA …
