Daniel Gold hit on an idea that seemed so unlikely, so out-of-the-box, that he couldn’t believe it could be a profitable business. He tossed it around, asking questions of himself, hoping to find a sign that it wouldn’t work. He spent eight months asking others to reject his idea. Instead, they wanted to invest. And […]
A proud audience of friends and family watched proudly as over 1,200 FIU College of Business students received their degrees at three Fall 2018 commencement ceremonies on December 11 and 12, 2018 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. More than 400 graduates of the Alvah H. Chapman Graduate School and over 800 from the R. […]
As volumes of information are produced in the course of business every day, understanding patterns and trends behind data is an essential component of business success. The Latin America and Caribbean division of logistics giant FedEx Express wanted to explore how new insights into data could help them build customer retention strategies. They also hoped […]
By Cynthia Corzo and Ellen Forman Miami’s Design District has evolved as a unique South Florida success story, with its mix of high-end retail, restaurants, residences, and cultural arts in a walkable environment. It is one of few neighborhoods that serves as both tourist destination and strong residential environment, maintaining an emphasis on curating unique […]
Members of the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) converged on Miami and FIU Business on October 19 – 21 for the group’s annual forum on “Data Driven Leadership”. Dean Joanne Li, who was installed as CCADP’s new president during the forum, joined FIU President Mark Rosenberg in welcoming nearly thirty members to […]
FIU Business’ Global Sales Program has signed Bank of America Merchant Services as its first Global Level Sponsor. The sponsorship, slated for fall 2018 through spring 2022, will bring the payments, eCommerce and security company into a multifaceted relationship with the program and its students. It will include serving as Product Sponsor for FIU Sales’ […]
A record-breaking year for member involvement and new, innovative programming helped Beta Alpha Psi’s FIU chapter once again win Gold Chapter status, placing in the top three percent of chapters worldwide. Gold Chapter status, awarded during the organization’s annual conference in August to the top 10 of 328 worldwide chapters, is a point of pride […]
Florida International University’s College of Business has renewed the tradition of recognizing high academic achievement through inducting students into its chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the world’s largest honor society for business school students. Dean Joanne Li presided over the induction ceremony before a standing-room-only crowd of students and their guests on September 13, 2018 […]
As she prepared to enter her doctoral program at FIU Business, Sharla St. Rose contemplated the work ahead of her. “A dissertation in three years–that’s going to be a tough challenge,” said St. Rose, who will continue her role as vice president of voluntary benefits at NPF Corporate Services as she studies. “The program won’t […]
Capping a year of national impact and outstanding achievement, ALPFA FIU was named National Student Chapter of the Year by its parent organization, ALPFA. The award, only the second national chapter recognition by ALPFA (Association for Latino Professionals for America), was a thrilling moment for over 40 FIU members and guests who attended the national […]
