Women executives — all Florida International University MBA alumni — shared their insights and experience at a panel discussion July 7, which took place at FIU Downtown on Brickell. “The discussion touched on community and empowerment, and the awareness of where that can take ambitious people,” said Ashley Capó, recruitment manager, professional and executive MBA programs […]
Alffredo Rossano (BBA ’02) Alffredo Rossano (BBA ’02) has been named vice president and corporate lender at BankUnited. He was previously first vice president at SunTrust. Thaymell Martin (BBA ’05) has been named senior vice president/brand business development manager. Martin’s previously served as senior vice president/ market manager at Total Bank. JeanCarlo Pallais (MSF ‘14), […]
Thirty years ago, a group of Florida International University accounting students came together to establish a chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students. Several decades later, FIU warmly welcomed back over 100 of those who made Beta Alpha Psi part of their College of Business experience. The […]
Florida International University’s (FIU) chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) was named the Florida Chapter of the Year at the 66th annual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference held March 17-20, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Fourteen members of the chapter attended the conference. The FIU chapter also captured five first-place […]
Business partnerships are often created among university colleagues. But for Lorenzo Perez Jr. (MS ’07) and Kristine Lubian Perez (MS ’08), real estate studies at Florida International University’s College of Business delivered a partnership that encompasses more than dollars and cents. They have both been active in the evolution of the Miami residential and commercial […]
“We’ve been fortunate in life. I think if you get to be smart enough and wise enough, you’ll learn that a lot of people contributed to where you are today, and it’s your turn to step up and do likewise.” Those words expressed the sentiments of Herman Cajigas (BBA ’84) as he and his wife […]
The Socratic adage “know thyself” is not usually associated with graduate business school. Yet John Farias, soon to finish the Executive MBA program at Florida International University (FIU), found that he could apply such leadership lessons directly to his work as branch manager at the South Florida office of DHI Mortgage, a subsidiary of top […]
Bringing alumni back to campus to share their stories, their insights and their advice proves to be beneficial for the students — and worthwhile for the busy executives who participated in the third annual Panther Alumni Week (PAW) at Florida International University (FIU) February 1-5, 2016. “The students were engaged, eager to listen and asked […]
Barred by diabetes from eating sweets, Joseph Semprevivo was determined to find a way to enjoy the baked goods he craved. Diagnosed at 9 years old, he had no cooking or baking experience, but really missed the sugary treats. Two years later, he started experimenting in the kitchen of his parents’ restaurant. At 15 years […]
Alfredo Ferrer (BBA ’81) has been hired as security director for Swire Properties, and will supervise Brickell City Centre operations. Ferrer was formerly a director of PortMiami Seaport Law Enforcement. The Health Law Practice Group at Broad and Cassel has added Joseph C. Picone (BBA ’82) as their newest associate. Eileen Martin (BBA ’91), previously […]
