Jose M. Aldrich joins College of Business as Vice Dean – Administration.

Jose M. Aldrich, a 35-year veteran of KPMG LLP, who recently led its Latin America tax practice, has been appointed vice dean—administration at Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business. “Jose Aldrich is a successful international leader who is known for his professionalism, collegiality and business acumen,” said David R. Klock, dean of the College […]

Faculty Notes: June-July 2013

School of Accounting Kenneth R. Henry, clinical associate professor, was a principal contributor to the report, “Audit and Integrity: Maximizing Shareholder Value, a Summary of ACCA Roundables in the Caribbean,” for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is one of 37 ACCA council members worldwide. Decision Sciences and Information Systems Monica Tremblay, associate professor […]

With its move to FIU Downtown on Brickell, Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center creates the Miami Open Coffee Club.

With its recent move to the heart of Miami at Florida International University’s (FIU) Brickell Ave. location, the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center has expanded its work with the venture community. As its first outreach effort in its new home, the center initiated the Miami Open Coffee Club, an extension of its free mentoring assistance to […]

FIU FBLA-PBL chapter enjoys success at national conference.

Florida International University (FIU) College of Business’ Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda capped off a successful year with a strong performance at a national competition in Anaheim, Ca. An FIU team of three students captured seventh place in the Free Enterprise showcase, which evaluates a group project that serves to educate the community. […]

FIU Business career expert shares five-part strategy with women healthcare executives.

Gaining a firm knowledge of your employer’s economic base is an essential step to career success for today’s healthcare leaders. This was one of several messages shared with a group of women healthcare leaders gathered for “Career Positioning: Position Yourself for Career Advancement,” an educational program conducted by the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network of South […]

FIU Downtown at Brickell hosts ICABA Business Forum.

Entrepreneurs, professionals, speakers and graduate students gathered for the third annual ICABA (“Identify, Connect, Activate the Black Accomplished”) Business Forum, held May 16, 2013. The event was hosted by Florida International University (FIU) College of Business at the university’s downtown Miami facility at 1101 Brickell Ave. The 103 attendees were given in-depth information about operating […]

Hollo School students gain skills, recognition in National ARGUS University Challenge.

This spring, a team of graduate students from Florida International University’s (FIU) Hollo School of Real Estate embarked on their first national contest, entering ARGUS Software’s 2013 University Challenge, a business case competition using the real estate software. With 20 other prestigious university programs in the mix, the FIU team was expecting a solid learning […]

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honors Greenberg Traurig’s Alvarez, four College of Business alumni.

It was a night to network, celebrate achievement, and honor five outstanding members of the Florida International University (FIU) community who have helped propel South Florida’s economy. FIU’s Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inducted Cesar L. Alvarez, FIU Board of Trustees member and co-chairman, Greenberg Traurig P.A., and four FIU College of Business alumni at its […]

Students celebrate a night of “Roary-ing” success.

As the spring semester at Florida International University (FIU) drew to a close, students, faculty and alumni gathered at the College of Business for “Roary-ing Into Success,” the name of this year’s annual awards presentation and celebration. Over 150 people attended the event. “It’s gratifying to have an opportunity to recognize not only organizations, but […]