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Tampa Bay Business Journal
September 24, 2009
Molly Warfel, USF’s MBA recruiter, is included in the newspaper’s annual “Up & Comers” roster.
USF Oracle
September 22, 2009
Campus newspaper notes USF’s business school recently distributed $300,000 in scholarships, including one to student Justin Chan, who has overcome significant health challenges.
Maddux Business Report
August 13, 2009
USF’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter earns international kudos as an outstanding student organization.
Tampa Bay Business Journal
August 11, 2009
Local firm wins $26,000 in pro bono services, including those from USF’s Small Business Development Center, in “jumpstart” contest.
Tamp Bay Business Journal
August 10, 2009
Student organizations such as NABA help accounting students network, land jobs.
Tampa Tribune
August 7, 2009
USF’s newest residence hall is home to the Bulls Business Community, a living-learning center for high-achieving business students
USF Oracle
August 30, 2009
USF’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter received the highest global recognition for international accounting achievements.
Web CPA
August 25, 2009
USF’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter receives international KPMG Gold award.
Tampa Bay Business Journal
August 18, 2009 l
USF accounting students were honored as an inaugural KMPG Gold chapter by Beta Alpha Psi. Story ran in journals across the U.S., including Charlotte, Phoenix, Baltimore, and Nashville.
Maddux Business Report
August 14, 2009
USF accounting students earn global honor.
Tampa Tribune
July 27, 2009
USF SBDC counselor Jim Parrish comments on SBA loans and how the failure of lender CIT Group would impact local businesses
Tampa Bay Business Journal
July 24, 2009
USF MBA director Irene Hurst comments on niche services/needs for the Asian businesses community in Tampa
WTSP-TV, 10Connects
July 17, 2009
USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship teaches students how to create products, apply for patents, and set up businesses
Tampa Bay Business Journal
July 17, 2009
Story on corporate training references USF’s Bulls Business Community and the use of improv to help students develop “soft” skills outside the classroom
St. Petersburg Times
July 17, 2009
USF’s Sean Lux comments on demographics and potential markets for corporate support for the Tampa Bay Rays
Supply Chain Digest
July 15, 2009
Article discusses the research of USF’s Jim Stock, an expert is supply chains and logistics, as he examines reverse logistics and identifies five key process steps
Gulf Coast Business Review
July 10, 2009
Visiting professor Sean Lux, from USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship, reviews a start-up business plan and sees potential
Bradenton Herald
July 14, 2009
SBDC Director Eileen Rodriguez says businesses are seeking minority certification in efforts to gain slight edge over competition
St. Petersburg Times
June 29, 2009
Article mentions grant ISDS professor Balaji Padmanabhan received to study online social shopping
St. Petersburg Times
June 28, 2009
Management professor Alan Balfour suggests problems with Tropicana Field could be solved with a coat of paint
Asia One
May 25, 2009
Spotlights Singaporean student earning an American degree Singapore, including an internship at AmCham, through USF’s partnership with the Center for American Education
St. Petersburg Times
June 20, 2009
ISDS professor Balaji Padmanabhan talks about Google, tracking online behavior, and personal privacy
Bradenton Herald
June 19, 2009
Spotlights USF Center for Entrepreneurship students launching a business thanks to Fintech Business Plan competition
Gulf Coast Business Review
June 19, 2009
What recession? USF Center for Entrepreneurship grad launches Jibidee.com
Northeast News & Tribune
June 17, 2009
USF College of Business alumni to host networking event on June 25 in Tampa
WTVT-TV, Fox 13
June 9, 2009
MBA students say finding a job may take time, but will happen; Connectwise says it is “scooping up” great grads from USF
WFTS-TV, ABC 28
June 5, 2009
Marketing’s Carol Osborne notes that because of the market, not marketing, now might be the right time to buy a car
St. Petersburg Times
June 2, 2009
Area business leaders, including USF business school dean Bob Forsythe, offer nuggets of advice to GM
International Educator
May/June 2009
A collaboration between USF, Broward College, and Singapore’s Center for American Education is discussed as “innovative approach to international education”
WTSP-TV, Channel 10
May 20, 2009
Student Carmen Perez discusses the USF elevator competition, and the importance of chance encounters in the job search
USF Magazine
May 18, 2009
Story spotlights some of the businesses launched by graduates of USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship
St. Petersburg Times
May 13, 2009
Busch Entertainment COO Jim Atchison is honored at USF’s Celebration of Free Enterprise
Smart Business
May, 2009
USF professor and logistics expert Jim Stock talks about transportation logistics and inefficiencies
Maddux Business Report
May, 2009
USF Small Business Development Center analyst Wayne Brass cites 10 reasons new products fail
WUSF-TV, University Beat
May 5, 2009
USF hosts competition – in an elevator – to help students with job search and the all-important first impression
Tampa Bay Business Journal
May 18, 2009
USF’s Small Business Development Center aims to help foster new businesses through $25k competition
WUSF-TV, Florida Matters
May 8, 2009
Small Business Development Center leader Eileen Rodriguez talks about Florida’s international culture and business
Supply Chain Magasinet (Denmark)
May, 2009
USF supply chain expert and marketing professor Jim Stock is quoted in article for international trade publication
WUSF Radio
May 4, 2009
University Beat radio spotlights student Carmen Lopez and USF’s elevator speech competition – actually held in an elevator
Highlands Today
March 17, 2009
USF’s Eileen Rodriguez discusses President Barack Obama’s aid plan for small business owners
WFLA-TV, NewsChannel 8
March 8, 2009
College of Business dean Robert Forsythe discusses the U.S. economy in special “Road to Recovery” program
St. Petersburg Times
March 8, 2009
Wayne Brass of the USF Small Business Development Center is quoted in article about the closing of small businesses in St. Petersburg
Lakeland Ledger
March 2, 2009
College of Business dean Robert Forsythe talks about the economy and its effect on MBA enrollment
Tampa Tribune
March 1, 2009
Graduate programs like USF’s MBA or MS in entrepreneurship are smart options for those laid-off
Tampa Bay Business Journal
February 23, 2009
Announces scholarships for non-profit leaders for Executive MBA program in Tampa
WUSF 89.7 and WUSF-TV
February 23, 2009
University Beat covers business case competition where students solve a business challenge in 24 hours
WUSF-TV
February 23, 2009
WUSF publishes short web interviews with participants in case competition
St. Petersburg Times
February 22, 2009
Students from USF’s College of Business practice elevator speeches – literally and figuratively
WTSP-TV, Channel 10
February 21, 2009
USF business students ride elevators in a competition to master a one minute speech about their aspirations and strengths
WMNF News
February 18, 2009
Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith shares insights on the US economy and housing bubbles in his 2/13 talk at USF
USF Oracle
February 12, 2009
Economist and Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith will discuss the housing market slump at USF College of Business
10Connects
February 11, 2009
USF’s Ken Wieand discusses the effects of the economic stimulus package
St. Petersburg Times Venture Blog
February 10, 2009
Economist Vernon Smith speaks about housing bubble at USF
St. Petersburg Times
February 10, 2009
Jim Parrish, assistant director of the USF Small Business Development Center is quoted in article about credit tightening, Florida consumers, businesses
Tampa Bay Business Journal
January 30, 2009
Story about MBA enrollment and economic trends includes quote from Irene Hurst, director of USF College of Business’ graduate programs
WMNF 88.5 FM
Community announcement for Nobel Prize Winner Vernon Smith’s lecture on the housing bubble at USF
St. Petersburg Times
February 9, 2009
Announcement of Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith’s lecture on the housing bubble at USF
WFTS-TV, CBS/10Connects
January 11, 2009
Story details about benefits of the resume workshop held at the USF College of Business
PalmBeachPost.com
January 10, 2009
USF Marketing Chair Mimi Stamps is quoted in article about ways businesses are capitalizing on the presidential inauguration
WFTA-TV, ABC 28
January 10, 2009
Live report from the resume workshop hosted by the USF College of Business
WFTS-TV, ABC 28
January 10, 2009
Live news report from the USF College of Business’ resume workshop event
WTVT-TV, Fox 13
January 9, 2009
USF’s Megan Hendricks discusses resume workshop event
USF Oracle
January 8, 2009
Article recognizes Public Accounting Report’s ranking of School of Accountancy’s doctoral program as number 25 in the nation
St. Petersburg Times
January 8, 2009
Brief announcement of resume workshop event
St Pete Times
January 8, 2009
Robert Trigaux’s business blog announces resume workshop event
St. Pete Times
January 8, 2009
Ernest Hooper mentions the college’s resume workshop event in his column
Examiner.com
January 7, 2009
Director of Employer Relations Megan Hendricks is quoted in article about job shadowing
USF Oracle
January 6, 2009
College newspaper notes that the recognition and ranking of USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship is boosting enrollment
Tampa Bay CEO magazine
December 2008
Story spotlights USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship and its national ranking
TBO.com
December 14, 2008
SBDC accountant Mario Iezzoni briefly discusses pension plans in new companies
St Pete Times
December 14, 2008
SBDC assistant director Jim Parrish is quoted in article about problems facing small businesses
Tampa Bay Business Journal
December 10, 2008
SBDC Assistant Director Jim Parrish is quoted in article about small businesses experiencing hard times during current financial crisis
St. Petersburg Times
December 2, 2008
The doctoral program at USF’s School of Accountancy is named one of nation’s best programs
Article spotlighting the Center for Entrepreneurship, “USF is building an entrepreneurs’ mecca,” originally published in the St. Petersburg Times, ran in newspapers statewide:
The Weekly Challenger
November 28, 2008
Palm Beach Post
November 23, 2008
Florida Trend
November 13, 2008
Lakeland Ledger
November 13, 2008
CEO Tampa
November 10, 2008
St. Petersburg Times
November 18, 2008
Business columnist tells readers to “look on the bright side” as graduate school enrollment is on the rise in tight economy
Maddux Business Report
October, 2008
Tips from USF’s Business Communications Center are spotlighted in a “how-to” article on communication
Corporate Secretary magazine
October, 2008
USF’s Patrick Kelly is quoted in an article about the benefits (or lack thereof) of online disclosures
Maddux Business Report
October, 2008
Jim Parrish, part of USF’s Small Business Development Center, talks about grants from small businesses
Bradenton Herald
October 17, 2008
USF finance professor Ken Wieand says foreclosure program has potential for success
St.
Petersburg Times
October 16, 2008
Blogger Robert Trigaux asks, “What do a stilt walker, a business school
dean, a tightly held alligator, a spirit of free enterprise award, a dancing
Shamu and a 7-man marching band playing James Brown” have in common?
Tampa Bay Business Journal
October 16, 2008
Two USF grads are part of leadership team at Busch Entertainment, which has been selected for USF award
St. Petersburg Times
October 13, 2008
Bob Forsythe, dean of the College of Business, says when the economy is tight, demand for business schools often goes up
WFTS-TV, ABC Action News
October 28, 2008
USF’s Carol Osborne is quoted in a story about layaway plans making a comeback this holiday season
St. Petersburg Times
October 16, 2008
USF’s Joe DeSalvo says he’s not surprised garage sales are popular in a slower economy
Tampa Tribune
October 16, 2008
USF’s College of Business has selected Busch Entertainment as honoree for its Celebration of Free Enterprise
Triangle Business Journal
October 16, 2008
Busch Entertainment Corporation is selected as honoree for USF College of Business celebration
St. Petersburg Times
October 12, 2008
Bob Forsythe says “let’s get it over with,” referring to America’s financial crisis and rescue
USF Magazine
October 2008
Story spotlights partnership between USF’s College of Business and the Center for American Education in Singapore
CEO Lounge Radio
October 10, 2008
Michael Fountain, who heads USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship, is a guest on the CEO Lounge radio program
WTSP-TV, Tampa Bay’s 10
October 7, 2008
College of Business dean Bob Forsythe talks about the economy, saying it is “way too early to think about panicking”
Tampa Bay Business Journal
October 7, 2008
USF’s Sharon Hanna-West takes part in a panel discussion on sustainability and the profitability of “going green”
TMCnet.com
October 3, 2008
SBDC Counselor Jim Parrish is quoted in article about credit crisis’ effect on businesses
ABC Action News
September 29, 2008
Ken Wieand discusses the effect of the economic crisis on bank customers
Miami Herald
September 28, 2008
Don Bellante, economics professor, quoted in article about on split between economists and voters’ opinions on economy
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com
September 28, 2008
Patrick Kelly, finance professor, is quoted about the impact of failed financial companies on consumers
Washington Post
September 25, 2008
Dean Bob Forsythe is quoted in story about economic crisis
St. Petersburg Times
September 23, 2008
Patrick Kelly, finance professor, is quoted about the impact of failed financial companies on consumers
WTVT-TV, Fox 13
September 22, 2008
Finance Professor Patrick Kelly is quoted in story about U.S. economic crisis impact on mortgages
Tampa Bays 10
September 18, 2008
Economics Professor Mike Loewy discusses if government bailout for Wall Street can work
Dallas News
September 18, 2008
Entrepreneur Magazine and Princeton Review ranks USF fifth among nation’s top graduate entrepreneurial programs
Entrepreneur magazine
October, 2008
USF is the only Florida school included in Entrepreneur magazine’s ranking of top graduate programs
Tampa Bay Business Journal
September 15, 2008
USF Center for Entrepreneurship receives national attention
USF Oracle
September 15, 2008
Campus newspaper spotlights the Center for Entrepreneurship and its #5 ranking
Tampa Bay Business Journal
September 12, 2007
USF’s Sharon Hanna-West will discuss sustainability and business in a “Going Green” program on October 7
Wall Street Journal
September 10, 2008
USF’s graduate program in entrepreneurship is #5 in the nation, according to Entrepreneur magazine
Chronicle of Higher Education
July 18, 2008
New USF faculty member Dan Bradley is quoted in an article about how the housing market impacts faculty recruiting
St. Petersburg Times - Gradebook
September 12, 2008
Education blog notes that USF’s entrepreneurship program makes it to the top five in national rankings
US News & World Report
September 11, 2008
“Risky Business” blog lists Entrepreneur magazines roster of top programs, which includes USF
WFLA-TV, NewsChannel 8
September 15, 2008
Finance faculty member Ken Wieand is quoted in a consumer reaction story to recent bankruptcy filings
CNN Money
September 10, 2008
USF's Center for Entrepreneurship is named the fifth best program in the nation by Entrepreneur magazine
Tampa Bay Business Journal
September 4, 2008
Shareholder activism and its effect on firm value will be the topic of a USF corporate governance program
WTVT-TV, Fox 13
Despite the economic slowdown, enrollment in USF's MBA program is on the rise
Tampa Tribune and MSNBC.com
August 25, 2008
Summer is over as USF business students head back to class
WFTS-TV, ABC Channel 28
August 15, 2008
Story on putting off holiday shopping quotes USF marketing instructor Carol Osborne
St. Petersburg Times
August 23, 2008
Management professor Alan Balfour talks about underperforming employees in an article discussing sports star BJ Upton's recent lackluster performance
Christian-Science Monitor
August 11, 2008
While employee training is often cut in lean times, Dean Bob Forsythe notes that USF's communications workshops remain popular despite tight budgets
St. Petersburg Times
August 8, 2008
Column spotlights a resident of the Bulls Business Community who took part in USF's recent study abroad program in Panama
Akron Beacon-Journal
August 3, 2008
USF's Anand Kumar says Wal-Mart's plan to be more palatable to higher-income families will require more than simply a new logo
Hispanic Enterprise
June/July issue
USF's Executive MBA program is included in the magazine's roster of top EMBA programs for Hispanics
South Florida Business Journal
July 22, 2008
USF’s Phil Porter testifies that major sporting events and stadiums have limited economic impact
Tampa Bay Business Journal
July 21, 2008
Eileen Rodriguez, from USF’s Small Business Development Center, says a troubled economy often brings an increase in small business startups
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
July 16, 2008
In a Miami courtroom, USF economist Phil Porter says Super Bowl does not "serve a paramount public purpose"
St. Petersburg Times
July 15, 2008
Marketing professor Anand Kumar says Walmart’s new logo will help, but alone, won’t change perceptions
Tampa Bay Business Journal
July 14, 2008
USF sports economist Phil Porter testifies in Miami stadium challenge
Central Tampa News & Tribune
July 12, 2008
Two of three USF Alumni Association awards are presented to business grads; College advisor earns Class of ’56 award
St. Petersburg Times
July 12, 2008
USF’s Don Bellante is among a group of 300 economists to endorse economic plan
Tampa Tribune
July 9, 2008
Marketing professor Anand Kumar comments on the use free gasoline as a marketing tactic
WTVF-TV, NewsChannel 5 (Politico.com)
Some economists, such as USF's Don Bellante, offer "comparative endorsement" rather than blanket support for economic plan
Tampa Tribune
July 4, 2008
Three of four USF Alumni Association awards were presented to active
volunteers affiliated with the College of Business
Maddux Business Report
July 2008
In monthly “Ask the SBDC” column, Art Mahoney lists questions to ask before choosing to retire
USF Magazine
Spring/Summer 2008
Rare video of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter creates hands-on learning opportunities for students in Rick Will’s multimedia applications course
BayNews9
June 24, 2008
Marketing professor Jim Stock notes that companies with small margins can’t absorb increasing fuel and transportation costs, so some keep pricing flat but reduce package sizes
Highlands Today
June 21, 2008
Spotlights some of the courses offered for small businesses through USF’s Small Business Development Center
Portfolio.com
June 25, 2008
Leaders in the accounting and financial governance industry will talk about fair value and new accounting standards at an executive education conference at USF
Financial Director
June 25, 2008
SEC commisioner Paul Atkins will headline a conference for CEOs and CFOs at the University of South Florida
Accountancy Age
June 25, 2008
Fair value executive education program co-sponsored by USF’s School of Accountancy to be held July 18
MSN Money
June 25, 2008
Leaders in the accounting and financial governance industry will talk about fair value and new accounting standards at USF
WFTS-TV, ABC 28
June 19, 2008
USF marketing instructor Carol Osborne encourages consumers to be alert as pricing often remains the same while package sizes shrink
Tampa Bay Business Journal
June 25, 2008
SEC commissioner Paul Atkins will speak at the Fair Value in Financial Reporting program co-sponsored by USF’s School of Accountancy
Triangle Business Journal
June 25, 2008
FASB (retired) member Ed Trott and SEC commissioner Paul Atkins headline USF conference on fair value (also ran in sister papers in Charlotte, Phoenix, Washington, Milwaukee, and San Antonio)
Management Consultancy
June 25, 2008
Fair value executive education program co-sponsored by USF’s School of Accountancy to be held July 18
Bradenton Herald
June 16, 2008
USF associate professor Neset Hikmet leads a multi-disciplinary team researching citizen perceptions of Manatee County’s health care system
USF Oracle
June 12, 2008
Rich Gerson, a business leader and adjunct who taught several of USF’s management courses, is remembered as “unfailingly generous”
St. Petersburg Times
June 11, 2008
Networking section includes USF’s business communications workshop in roster of area business events
Hernando Today
June 7, 2008
Eileen Rodriguez, from USF’s Small Business Development Center, talks about doing business overseas
WTSP-TV, TampaBays10
June 2, 2008
Economics professor Brad Kamp is quoted in a story about car dealers using gas cards to lure customers
Maddux Business Report
June, 2008
“Expenses – gotta ha(l)ve ‘em!” says USF SBDC counselor Bob Raymund
Highlands Today
May 25, 2008
USF’s Eileen Rodriguez urges award winners to take advantage of free counseling services the Small Business Development Center offers
University Beat, WUSF-TV & WUSF 89.7
May 23, 2008
USF’S Sharon Hanna-West says firms who “get green by going green and selling green” are not just jumping on the latest bandwagon; they’re leading change
Tampa Tribune
May 23, 2008
USF’s Brad Kamp comments on escalating fuel prices, saying customers are spending less at the same time costs of operating business are rising
News-Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia
May 23, 2008
Story about rising gas prices quotes USF’s Brad Kamp
Tampa Tribune
May 21, 2008
Frustrated with financing, a small company credits lessons about niche financing from USF’s Small Business Development Center for helping launch the business
Dallas Morning Star
May 15, 2008
Economics professor Brad Kamp talks about gas prices, saying the falling dollar and “people using oil to hedge against it” play a role in price hikes
Science
May 16, 2008
Article ponders the promise of prediction markets, citing research by USF’s Bob Forsythe, now dean of the College of Business and his former colleagues at the University of Iowa
WFTS-TV, TampaBays10
May 15, 2008
USF economist Brad Kamp attributes much of the recent increases in food prices to the price of grain
Highlands Today
May 15, 2008
Eileen Rodriguez, from USF’s Small Business Development Center, is guest speaker at a workshop for small business owners in Highlands County
WFTS-TV, ABC Action News
May 12, 2008
USF’s Carol Osborne says talks about “tricky labeling” some marketers use to draw consumers to their product
Maddux Business Report
May, 2008
Monthly “Ask the SBDC” column talks about whether buying a building is a mistake for a small business
WUSF-TV, Channel 16
May 4, 2008
University Beat spotlights Estonian President Toomas Ilves’ recent visit to the USF College of Business
WFTS-TV ABC 28
May 1, 2008
USF’s Carol Osborn urges consumers to use prudence before buying promotional offers and discounts
WTSP-TV, TampaBays10
April 30, 2008
A business student majoring in accounting undertakes philanthrophic run after service as a Big Brother
WTSP-TV, TampaBays10
April 28, 2008
Economics professor Michael Loewy comments on the “economic stimulus package” resulting in checks to taxpayers beginning in May
Polk County Business Journal
April 28, 2008
Wal-mart execs give small business owners tips on how to become a vendor with the mega-retailer at a seminar hosted by USF’s Small Business Development Center
St. Petersburg Times
April 26, 2008
After his business law final exam, accounting major Brandon Bessette plans to run from USF to UCF for charity
St. Petersburg Times
April 25, 2008
ISDS Chair Kaushal Chari is quoted in an article about outsourcing opportunities in the Tampa Bay area, rather than overseas
St. Petersburg Times
April 22,
Estonian President Toomas Ilves discusses technology and commerce with students studying international business at USF
USF Oracle
April 22, 2008
Toomas Ilves, President of the Republic of Estonia, visits the USF College of Business to discuss the rapid economic growth the small nation has enjoyed in recent years
WTVT-TV, Fox 13
April 21, 2008
President Toomas Ilves, Estonia’s head of state, visits USF’s College of Business to talk about Estonia's success, universal income tax, and other controversial policies
Net4Now
April 21, 2008
The internet and technology have been key to Estonia’s economic growth, according to President Toomas Ilves, who recently visited USF’s business school
Alumni Voice
April 2008
USF College of Business grad Reggie Hubbard is profiled in USF’s alumni magazine
St. Petersburg Times
April 17, 2008
In an article about biometrics, ISDS professor Balaji Padmanabhan says it is only a matter of time before “everyone” opts for better security systems
Tampa Bay CEO
April 2008
Technology and commerce will be the topic of Estonian President Toomas Ilves’ visit to USF’s College of Business
Tampa Tribune
April 14, 2008
Notes that Estonia’s head of state will visit USF’s College of Business April 21
Tampa Tribune
April 13, 2008
“Green business and making money at it” is message Sharon Hanna-West, USF’s Exide Distinguished Lecturer of Ethics and Sustainability, brings to the Going Green Expo
Bay Area Business Magazine
April 7, 2008
Michael Fountain, director of USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship, pens a guest column about pitfalls to avoid when creating and growing successful, thriving entrepreneurial ventures
Tampa Tribune
April 7, 2008
Highlights the Corporate Governance Series to be held at the College of Business, a series calling for “people in power” to take responsibility
Miami Herald
April 7, 2008
ISDS Chair Kaushal Chari says that large defense contractors, financial firms and NASA have propelled much of the growth in tech jobs in Florida
WMNF Radio
April 7, 2008
Management professor Sharon Hanna-West discusses sustainability and upcoming “Sustain-A-Bull” events at USF
Tampa Tribune
April 7, 2008
Business calendar notes USF Small Business Development Center will host “Doing Business with Wal-Mart” seminar
Hernando Today
April 6, 2008
USF economist Brad Kamp notes that while gas prices are high, it is the economy as a whole that is to blame for sagging auto sales, not just high fuel costs
Chronicle of Higher Education
April 4, 2008
USF’s Michael Barnett takes part in the Chronicle’s discussion: “How Professors Are Using Technology: a Report From the Trenches”
St. Petersburg Times
April 10, 2008
Sharon Hanna-West, who teaches ethics and sustainability says businesses and consumers should look at “real lifestyle changes” when discussing USF’s Going Green Expo
St. Petersburg Times
April 9, 2008
Brief mention in story about a session USF’s Small Business Development Center hosted with Wal-Mart, allowing vendors a chance to “wow” the mega-retailer
St. Petersburg Times
April 2, 2008
Kaushal Chari, chair of USF’s ISDS department, confirms that producing an ample supply of qualified workers will be challenging high tech job openings are growing faster than the number of students choosing tech majors
St. Petersburg Times
March 26, 2008
Brief mention that the College is hosting Microsoft’s “DigiGirlz” program, an event for girls interested in technology careers
MSN Money
March 25, 2008
Wal-Mart will provide tips to would-be vendors at a seminar to be hosted next month by USF's Small Business Development Center
Tampa Bay Business Journal
March 24, 2008
Announcement: USF’s Small Business Development Center to host “How to do business with Wal-Mart” seminar
WUSF Radio
March 25, 2008
Radio program interviews students from the USF’s Bulls Business Community and details the benefits of the living-learning center
WUSF-TV, Channel 16
March 24, 2008
University Beat news spotlights the Bulls Business Community’s first year
Tampa Tribune
March 20, 2008
Tribune editorial calls sports events a boon for the community, but acknowledges work by economics professor Philip Porter shows that there is no measurable increase in sales tax revenue
Tampa Tribune
March 16, 2008
Economics professor Phil Porter challenges claims that big-time sporting events impact the economy in a big-time way, saying “where in the world did the guy get that number?"
Tampa Bay Business Journal
March 12, 2008
Story notes that business misconduct and how to handle it will be the focus of the corporate governance session to be hosted by the College April 10
Florida Real Estate Journal
March 11, 2008
Finance professor Ken Wieand answers questions about consumer confidence, recession and recovery of the housing market
Gulf Coast Business Review
March 7, 2008 (attached)
Coffee Talk: Goldman Sachs success recruiting USF grads; spotlights alumnus Warren Bare and entrepreneurship tips recently shared with EMBA students
Tampa Bay
March 2008
Women 3.0 magazine names USF Executive MBA named among nation’s best programs for women
Maddux Business Report
March, 2008
Consultant Dan Scott, from USF’s Small Business Development Center, shares a four-step strategy for website improvement
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
February 27, 2008
Opinion column references work from USF’s Phil Porter, work “dispelling the myth of the multiplier effect” from the 2001 Super Bowl in Tampa
St. Petersburg Times
February 23, 2008
College of Business dean Robert Forsythe notes that the strategic addition of complementary services can help companies like Tech Data grow
St. Petersburg Times
February 21, 2008
Entrepreneurship instructor Sean Lux points out that Gamefly’s planned Tampa distribution center is likely to help reduce costs and turnaround time for the growing company
Bradenton Herald
February 21, 2008
USF finance professor Ken Wieand says some gimmicks used to promote foreclosures can be “ghoulish,” but notes clearing the market is a good thing
WFLA-TV, NewsChannel 8
February 20, 2008
USF’s David Ortinau discusses reasons why companies such as Verizon or Sprint lower prices and the resulting cellular phone “wars”
Tampa Tribune
February 11, 2008
Management professor Cynthia Cohen is quoted in an article on how to handle mistakes at work
Scientific American
February, 2008
Article discusses the work of Bob Forsythe, now Dean of the College, and his former colleagues at the University of Iowa saying their research may have “produced one of the most notable successes in experimental economics”
National Public Radio
February 5, 2008
USF economist Phil Porter discusses the Super Bowl's economic impact, saying the event leaves "no footprint ... in any of the measurable statistics."
USF Magazine
February, 2008
University magazine highlights the Center for Entrepreneurship’s #9 ranking by Entrepreneur magazine
USF Magazine
February, 2008
USF marketing students earned the opportunity to speak with Chevrolet leaders
USF Magazine
February, 2008
USF’s national magazine pays tribute to Dick Bowers
Tampa Bay Business Journal
February 4, 2008
Notes relocation of the Small Business Development Center, now on the USF Lakeland campus
Tampa Bay Business Journal
February 1, 2008
Notes potential for students in the Lakeland area to enjoy graduate-level curriculum; story also ran in Orlando Business Journal
USF Oracle
February 4, 2008
Discusses the College’s effort to strengthen communications skills for business students
Maddux Business Report
February, 2008
Professor Sharon Hanna-West notes businesses are often a “more agile force of change” than government; Maddux feature story points out that USF’s MBA has offered a sustainability track for the last seven years
Maddux Business Report
February, 2008
Ask Irene column becomes Ask the SBDC column and highlights the Center’s business seminars and staff expertise as small business advisers
USF Oracle
February 1, 2008
Business faculty members Barbara Lafferty and Sharon Hanna-West served as panelists for symposium discussing global warming
St. Petersburg Times
January 27, 2008
“On the Move” notes Irene Hurst is new director of MBA programs
Tampa Tribune
January 24, 2008
Fifth Third CFO Brian Lamb, who benefited from USF’s Corporate Mentor program as a student, talks about mentors in his own life
WFTS-TV, Channel 28
January 24, 2008
USF economist Brad Kamp talks about fuel: flat production and supply, increasing demand worldwide, and the resulting gas price hikes locally
St. Petersburg Times
January 17, 2008
Spotlights USF alums Henry Gonzalez and Brian Lamb, both mentors in the College’s program pairing corporate business professionals with first-generation students
The Ledger
January 14, 2008
Ethics professor Sharon Hanna-West discusses election politics in the workplace
St. Petersburg Times
January 11, 2008
Events calendar includes the business school’s workshop on workplace communication
BayNews9
January 8, 2008
USF’s Ken Wieand discusses “portability” and some of the reasons the property tax reform amendment may -- or may not -- benefit taxpayers
USF Oracle
January 7, 2008
Highlights USF’s “green” progress as noted by the Campus Sustainability Report created by USF’s Sustainable Enterprise MBA class (‘06 Spring semester)
Biz 941
January 2008
USF’s Michael Barnett provides tips for smart businesses dealing with a downturn
St. Petersburg Times
January 4, 2008
Events roster includes Jan 17-18 workshop: Communications for Today’s Workplace