When Scott Price studied accounting at Florida State University, he found himself drawn to the plaques bearing the names of individuals and corporations outside classrooms and offices in the Rovetta Business Building. He learned that successful alumni and friends of the College of Business had contributed financial support to name the rooms. He liked this tangible way of leaving a legacy.
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Love of the hunt leads business student to start the Thrift Club at FSU
Olivia Larson caught the thrifting bug as a child when her mother brought her along on shopping trips to second-hand shops. Now a savvy thrifter herself, the College of Business junior has brought her passion to campus by starting the Thrift Club at FSU.
Gift for Legacy Hall honors Vaughn family past and future
Alumni Kevin and Brenda Vaughn wanted to do something special to honor their family’s history at Florida State University with an eye toward the future. The couple came up with a unique and meaningful gift that names the Vaughn Alumni Engagement Coordinator Office in Legacy Hall.
SunTrust Conference draws top finance scholars from around the globe
Considered one of the most prestigious gatherings in the academic finance discipline, the Department of Finance’s annual FSU SunTrust Beach Conference consistently draws respected finance scholars from top universities around the globe. In its 11th year, the conference held in Miramar Beach, Fla., was no different.
Inaugural class of master’s in Business Analytics students set to graduate
A desire to take his task of data collection to the next level drove Jessie Tolbert to pursue a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BA) at Florida State University. This weekend, he will walk the stage as part of the College of Business’ first MS-BA graduating class.
College celebrates trailblazing professor with naming ceremony
A celebration marking the naming of the Persis E. Rockwood Undergraduate Programs Suite recently drew a standing-room-only turnout at the College of Business.
FSU’s spring commencement ceremonies set for May 3, 4
Three highly successful graduates of Florida State University will be the featured speakers at FSU’s four spring commencement ceremonies.
How case analysis helps FSU business students solve real-world problems, hone career skills
The ability to extract data and analyze information critically, solve a current business problem or grow an existing business is crucial for business students.
FSU research finds pregnant women feel pushed out of their jobs
Many working women feel like they are being pushed out of their jobs when they become pregnant while new fathers often get a boost in their careers, according to research from Florida State University.
Windstorm Insurance Network creates endowed scholarship fund for RMI students
As it has done every year for the past decade, Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) awarded a Florida State University risk management/insurance student a $5,000 scholarship.
