ƶijapp News Feed/news/Recent posts from ƶijapp Newsen-usFri, 04 Apr 2025 20:00:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ƶijapp Brewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the ƶijapp Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 15:52:24 ƶijapp Brewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the ƶijapp Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.ƶijapp students complete the Brewing Arts programhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,ƶijapp St. PetersburgFrom classroom to kickoff: How ƶijapp’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between the ƶijapp and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in ƶijapp’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:08:53 From classroom to kickoff: How ƶijapp’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between the ƶijapp and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in ƶijapp’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMuma College of Business,Myƶijapp,Paul Guzzo,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management ProgramBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ƶijapp-wide collaborations/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxƶijapp’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ƶijapp colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ƶijapp-wide collaborationsƶijapp’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ƶijapp colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the ƶijapp College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,Paul Guzzo,ƶijapp Information TechnologyFrom classroom to discovery: ƶijapp students make waves with transformative research/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxƶijapp students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:21:48 From classroom to discovery: ƶijapp students make waves with transformative researchƶijapp students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Students standing with their poster boards /news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of Businessƶijapp women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxƶijapp women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ƶijapp history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 ƶijapp women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreƶijapp women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ƶijapp history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.ƶijapp women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxƶijapp Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,Paul Guzzo,ƶijapp Athletics,ƶijapp Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communicationsƶijapp online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s best/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxSeveral of the ƶijapp’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. ƶijapp’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:06:21 ƶijapp online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestSeveral of the ƶijapp’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. ƶijapp’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Two students at commencement/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappThree ƶijapp faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 14:31:06 Three ƶijapp faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.Graphic that says Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Muma College of Business,Research and Innovation,ƶijapp Health Morsani College of MedicineTampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxTampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2024 08:49:28 Tampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp announce new class of startups for FinTech|X AcceleratorTampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.Group of business owners in front of monitor that says Tampa Bay Wavehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,ƶijapp St. PetersburgMusic exec Mathew Knowles talks building the brand of Beyoncé at ƶijapp event/business/news/2024/09-09-convo-ceo-knowles-matthew.aspxThe 72-year-old music mogul talked about his cancer scare, his jump into the music industry, his advice to his younger self and a host of other topics during the Conversation with a CEO event.External ArticleWed, 11 Sep 2024 15:34:42 Music exec Mathew Knowles talks building the brand of Beyoncé at ƶijapp eventThe 72-year-old music mogul talked about his cancer scare, his jump into the music industry, his advice to his younger self and a host of other topics during the Conversation with a CEO event.Group stands in Muma College of Business foyer/business/news/2024/09-09-convo-ceo-knowles-matthew.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of BusinessNew study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:11:23 New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buyFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,John Dudley,Muma College of Businessƶijapp announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for students/news/2024/usf-announces-partnership-with-tampa-bay-buccaneers-focused-on-mentoring-and-career-development-for-students.aspxThe partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and ƶijapp students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:05:07 ƶijapp announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for studentsThe partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and ƶijapp students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.Graphic with the Bucs flag and ƶijapp logo that says "an official partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers"/news/2024/usf-announces-partnership-with-tampa-bay-buccaneers-focused-on-mentoring-and-career-development-for-students.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of BusinessExciting changes and additions for the new academic year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the ƶijapp embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ƶijapp's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the ƶijapp embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ƶijapp's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,ƶijapp Dining Services,ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee,ƶijapp St. PetersburgDigital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, ƶijapp study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:03:10 Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, ƶijapp study revealsThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, ƶijapp study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp names new Muma College of Business dean/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxThe ƶijapp today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to ƶijapp after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Tue, 14 May 2024 14:59:04 ƶijapp names new Muma College of Business deanThe ƶijapp today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to ƶijapp after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Graphic says "Welcoming the new Muma College of Business Dean David Blackwell"/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of BusinessStars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats/business/news/2024/04-15-star-rating-study.aspxMathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2024 10:26:43 Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formatsMathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.Cell phone shows customer experience ratings/business/news/2024/04-15-star-rating-study.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay region/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxMore than 200 people came together at the ƶijapp International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.External ArticleMon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:55 ƶijapp International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay regionMore than 200 people came together at the ƶijapp International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.ƶijapp president Rhea Law addresses the crowd at the forum/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,ƶijapp Worldƶijapp launches free online certificate program in fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxA new online certificate program from the ƶijapp will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 15:07:11 ƶijapp launches free online certificate program in fintechA new online certificate program from the ƶijapp will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.Graphic shows symbols associated with fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,ƶijapp St. PetersburgTarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to ƶijapp students/business/news/2024/03-21-convo-ceo-kelly.aspxTarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the ƶijapp campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.External ArticleFri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:21 Tarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to ƶijapp studentsTarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the ƶijapp campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.Tarte CEO Maureen Kelly poses with Rocky the Bull/business/news/2024/03-21-convo-ceo-kelly.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of Businessƶijapp researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership economic report finds attending college in Tampa Bay is a bargain/business/news/2024/02-12-sotr.aspxWorkforce and affordability data are highlighted in the annual State of the Region, which includes two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities.External ArticleMon, 12 Feb 2024 18:17:34 ƶijapp researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership economic report finds attending college in Tampa Bay is a bargainWorkforce and affordability data are highlighted in the annual State of the Region, which includes two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities.Tampa skyline/business/news/2024/02-12-sotr.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationMuma College of Business,MyƶijappTwo ƶijapp online programs rank in the top 25/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxSeveral of the ƶijapp’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:21:03 Two ƶijapp online programs rank in the top 25Several of the ƶijapp’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Woman sits at laptop with a graphic that says, "online programs ranked among the nation's best."/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,U.S. News and World Reportƶijapp expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab/news/2024/usf-expands-artificial-intelligence-research-with-new-business-lab.aspxThe lab will provide research opportunities for students and faculty to explore the implications of artificial intelligence.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 ƶijapp expands artificial intelligence research with new business labThe lab will provide research opportunities for students and faculty to explore the implications of artificial intelligence.ƶijapp expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab/news/2024/usf-expands-artificial-intelligence-research-with-new-business-lab.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Muma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 ƶijapp student veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.ƶijapp student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie DollOnline shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money/news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:30:00 Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more moneyA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money /news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Businessƶijapp business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxThe free, online courses will train Florida’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.External ArticleTue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 ƶijapp business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparednessThe free, online courses will train Florida’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.Graphic says, "cybersecurity training for state and local government employees"/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappMilitary couple soaring to new heights at ƶijapp/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at ƶijapp. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Military couple soaring to new heights at ƶijappAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at ƶijapp. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastman/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,Office of Veteran SuccessTampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech-accelerator.aspxTampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the ƶijapp Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.External ArticleThu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp announce new class of startups for FinTech|X AcceleratorTampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the ƶijapp Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.Tampa Bay Wave and ƶijapp announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech-accelerator.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,St. Petersburgƶijapp Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarships/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxThe ƶijapp Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 ƶijapp Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarshipsThe ƶijapp Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.GJ de Vreede stands at podium with projector that says "more than $1 million"/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxStudent Success,ƶijapp FoundationMuma College of Business,ƶijapp Foundationƶijapp awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the ƶijapp more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.External ArticleThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 ƶijapp awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership programIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the ƶijapp more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.Syringes lay on top of document that says, "Public Health"/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for Entrepreneurshiphttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.External ArticleFri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 ƶijapp alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for EntrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.A portrait of Jay Nault next to the text, Introducing the Nault Center for Entrepreneurshiphttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurshipƶijapp Foundation,University NewsAlumni,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,Nault Center for EntrepreneurshipBrooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,ƶijapp Sarasota-Manateeƶijapp’s ReliaQuest Labs trains new crop of cybersecurity threat hunters/business/news/2023/05-09-reliaquest-labs-spring-cohort.aspxThe lab is part of the cybersecurity firm’s $1 million dollar partnership with the Muma College of Business. It's an intensive training lab where industry experts from ReliaQuest teach students how to detect and neutralize cyber threats.External ArticleWed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 ƶijapp’s ReliaQuest Labs trains new crop of cybersecurity threat huntersThe lab is part of the cybersecurity firm’s $1 million dollar partnership with the Muma College of Business. It's an intensive training lab where industry experts from ReliaQuest teach students how to detect and neutralize cyber threats.Two men sit at laptops wearing name tags/business/news/2023/05-09-reliaquest-labs-spring-cohort.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,ReliaQuestThe road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at ƶijapp, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.External ArticleTue, 02 May 2023 09:40:02 The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at ƶijapp, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,ƶijapp St. PetersburgEnrollment in ƶijapp hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners/news/2023/enrollment-in-usf-hospitality-program-grows-since-expansion-and-integration-with-industry-partners.aspxThe ƶijapp Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 Enrollment in ƶijapp hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partnersThe ƶijapp Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.Two hospitality students work behind the counter of an on-campus restaurant/news/2023/enrollment-in-usf-hospitality-program-grows-since-expansion-and-integration-with-industry-partners.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessInternship,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,Torie Doll,ƶijapp Dining ServicesCelebrating the women of ƶijapp/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across ƶijapp share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of ƶijappFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across ƶijapp share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "ƶijapp celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappRapid7 and ƶijapp Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Labhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and ƶijapp Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,ƶijapp FoundationThe Tampa Bay Partnership, ƶijapp researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region/news/2023/the-tampa-bay-partnership-usf-researchers-unveil-data-measuring-quality-of-work-life-in-tampa-bay-region.aspxThe Tampa Bay Partnership and the ƶijapp Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:00:00 The Tampa Bay Partnership, ƶijapp researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay regionThe Tampa Bay Partnership and the ƶijapp Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.Future of work: remote work possibilities featuring Andre Dua, moderated by Gert-Jan De Vreede. Two men on stage, one with microphone speaking to audience./news/2023/the-tampa-bay-partnership-usf-researchers-unveil-data-measuring-quality-of-work-life-in-tampa-bay-region.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappFreeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,ƶijapp Sarasota-Manateeƶijapp awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded the ƶijapp a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 ƶijapp awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careersThe National Science Foundation has awarded the ƶijapp a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxCyber/AI,Honors and Awards,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,National Science Foundationƶijapp faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of ƶijapp’s top innovators.External ArticleWed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 ƶijapp faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of ƶijapp’s top innovators.Portraits of Manish Agrawal and George Spirou/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Engineering,Excellence in Innovation,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappU.S. News ranks ƶijapp’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxƶijapp’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 U.S. News ranks ƶijapp’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25ƶijapp’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Woman sits at table with her laptop outdoors/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Education,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Myƶijapp,U.S. News and World ReportPublic transportation agency sees boost in ridership following ƶijapp eye-tracking research/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following ƶijapp eye-tracking researchThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Commuter using train and bicycle/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Center for Urban Transportation Research,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyƶijappXiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxƶijapp was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy ƶijapp’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:47:29 Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chaseƶijapp was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy ƶijapp’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. RoaBots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer service/business/news/2022/12-6-chatbot-study-denny-yin.aspxAI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.External ArticleWed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Bots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer serviceAI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.Bots with feelings/business/news/2022/12-6-chatbot-study-denny-yin.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Businessƶijapp faculty experts say inflation, changes in shopping behavior make holiday spending tough to predict/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-say-inflation-changes-in-shopping-behavior-make-holiday-spending-tough-to-predict.aspxThis week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the ƶijapp say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 ƶijapp faculty experts say inflation, changes in shopping behavior make holiday spending tough to predictThis week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the ƶijapp say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.present near computer/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-say-inflation-changes-in-shopping-behavior-make-holiday-spending-tough-to-predict.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp faculty experts available for interviews on holiday trends, including shopping and travel/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-holiday-trends-including-shopping-and-travel.aspxExpectations for the season: travel and toy costs up, COVID-19 could still impact availability of some items.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 ƶijapp faculty experts available for interviews on holiday trends, including shopping and travelExpectations for the season: travel and toy costs up, COVID-19 could still impact availability of some items.shopping cart full of presents/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-holiday-trends-including-shopping-and-travel.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of BusinessNew ƶijapp patent creates digital alibis/news/2022/new-usf-patent-creates-digital-alibis.aspxThe technology is the first of its kind to create and verify an unforgeable alibi that can be used in a variety of ways, including criminal justice.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 New ƶijapp patent creates digital alibisThe technology is the first of its kind to create and verify an unforgeable alibi that can be used in a variety of ways, including criminal justice.Digital alibi /news/2022/new-usf-patent-creates-digital-alibis.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp supply chain management programs grow to meet soaring industry demand/news/2022/usf-supply-chain-management-programs-grow-to-meet-soaring-industry-demand.aspxSupply chain is the backbone of our economy, and it’s much more complex than many people realize. The ƶijapp Muma College of Business supply chain management program prepares graduates and upskills professionals to find success in this fast-growing field.Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 ƶijapp supply chain management programs grow to meet soaring industry demandSupply chain is the backbone of our economy, and it’s much more complex than many people realize. The ƶijapp Muma College of Business supply chain management program prepares graduates and upskills professionals to find success in this fast-growing field.Female student points to supply chain map, surrounded by instructor and fellow students sitting at a table./news/2022/usf-supply-chain-management-programs-grow-to-meet-soaring-industry-demand.aspxStudent SuccessMonica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability,Muma College of Business,Myƶijappƶijapp Muma College of Business receives $5 million gift from Baldwin Risk Partners to grow the risk management and insurance program/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-muma-college-of-business-receives-5-million-gift-from-baldwin-risk-partners.aspxGift represents the largest donation in ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee campus history. ƶijapp will re-name the school the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 ƶijapp Muma College of Business receives $5 million gift from Baldwin Risk Partners to grow the risk management and insurance programGift represents the largest donation in ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee campus history. ƶijapp will re-name the school the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.Group of people at check presentation/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-muma-college-of-business-receives-5-million-gift-from-baldwin-risk-partners.aspxƶijapp Foundation,University NewsMuma College of Business,ƶijapp Sarasota-Manatee campusInaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night eventhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/fintech-inaugural-cohort-pitch-night.aspxDuring the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.External ArticleTue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night eventDuring the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.16 fintech start-upshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/fintech-inaugural-cohort-pitch-night.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessFinTech X Accelerator,Muma College of BusinessPitching with passion? 'More enthusiastic' pitches could turn off investors, study finds/business/news/2022/06-28-entrepreneurship-pitch-study.aspxA new study from researchers at the ƶijapp offers entrepreneurs some savvy sales advice: when pitching to investors for funding, a high-octane product pitch with great enthusiasm is a double-edged sword.External ArticleWed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Pitching with passion? 'More enthusiastic' pitches could turn off investors, study findsA new study from researchers at the ƶijapp offers entrepreneurs some savvy sales advice: when pitching to investors for funding, a high-octane product pitch with great enthusiasm is a double-edged sword.Two men presenting /business/news/2022/06-28-entrepreneurship-pitch-study.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,Myƶijapp