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Subscription rate soars for Center for Leadership’s “Leading” newsletter.

Subscription rate soars for Center for Leadership’s “Leading” newsletter.

John F. Kennedy said “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
That reasoning explains the success of Leading, the electronic quarterly newsletter launched in 2011 by the Center for Leadership in the College of Business …

Karina Janette Fernandez appointed business school’s assistant director, human resources.

Karina Janette Fernandez appointed business school’s assistant director, human resources.

Karina Janette Fernandez has become the assistant director of human resources for the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU).
She holds a Master of Arts in human resources management from Webster University and …

What makes an effective leader? Burger King CEO shares his philosophy.

What makes an effective leader? Burger King CEO shares his philosophy.

A crowd of more than 145 students, faculty, alumni and representatives of the business community convened at Florida International University (FIU) on October 27, 2011 to hear Bernardo Hees, chief executive officer, Burger King Corporation, …

Deals done, networks forged at FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference.

Deals done, networks forged at FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference.

With rising global interest in Latin American ventures, Florida International University’s (FIU) 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors and service providers in Miami for two days of deal-making, networking and education.
Speakers from …

“Are You Ready?” College Summit opens doors to the possibilities at FIU.

“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 …

Longtime State Farm exec describes the workplace’s bicultural advantage.

Longtime State Farm exec describes the workplace’s bicultural advantage.

 “I thought being a Hispanic woman meant there’s only a certain level of leadership I can reach,” said Paola A. Lacouture, a student at Florida International University (FIU). “However, after listening to Annette Martinez, I …

One event brings two awards to the FIU accounting community.

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 …

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, November 7-11, 2011

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, November 7-11, 2011

Bigger than Greece
Embattled Greece suffered highs and lows last week with its debt crisis, referendums, and resignations. The leaders of Germany and France, Angel Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, struggle to lend assistance to Greece with …

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, October 31-November 4, 2011

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, October 31-November 4, 2011

Greek Drama
With the world standing on its heels waiting to see what will come of the Eurozone’s debt-crisis, this week truly played out like the a Greek drama, which is one of the many world …

Panel of experts presents new research on international leadership.

Panel of experts presents new research on international leadership.

Florida International University (FIU), South Florida’s leading business school with a unique expertise in international business, provided the appropriate setting for the “Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty: The Evolving Leader in a World without …

College of Business Administration is star of the big top in Roary’s Circus.

College of Business Administration is star of the big top in Roary’s Circus.

“I loved the energy, enthusiasm, and amazing creativity exhibited by our staff and students during Homecoming 2011,” said Joyce J. Elam, executive dean of the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU).
And the …

Beta Alpha Psi named “Superior” chapter for fifth consecutive year.

Beta Alpha Psi named “Superior” chapter for fifth consecutive year.

Again and again, Beta Alpha Psi, the international accounting honor society at Florida International University (FIU), goes above and beyond what is expected by their national headquarters.
And again and again, the chapter receives the recognition …