AI and analytics are taking a front-row seat in the USF business classrooms this fall. The Muma College of Business will launch several new AI-focused courses, majors, and programs throughout the curriculum.

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It's been a year since USF joined the AAU and its membership has fueled the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students as well as more partnerships, including some new hires in the college.

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Congratulations to Alan Hevner, who was named the inaugural Fellow of the European Research Center for Information Systems. The honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field across Europe.



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Nicole Forbes Stowell, who teaches business law, was quoted in news stories in Fortune, Yahoo News and the AP about the mystery entity that attempted the failed foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley's Graceland.

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Student Spotlight: It's a childhood dream realized. Lan Phan is spending the summer at Goldman Sachs, working with the multi-asset solutions team as a summer analyst in the asset and wealth management division.



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Don't miss out on a FREE Fintech certificate. The last chance to register and complete this online 8-module non-credit course that offers a broad non-technical overview of the fintech industry is June 30.

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Applications are open for the 2024 FinTech|X Accelerator hosted by Tampa Bay Wave and the Muma College of Business. The program is looking for innovative and disruptive fintech startups.

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USF Sarasota-Manatee's Bloomberg Lab, which has given finance students an invaluable edge, is being upgraded this summer with 12 new terminals. A second lab is opening in Tampa.

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Alumni Spotlight: Laures Dockery (’15, Hospitality Management) expanded Our Noire Kitchen into a food trailer and is hitting the road. "This is our dream kitchen sitting on wheels," she said.

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Faculty Spotlights

Cihan Cobanoglu, dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, received the 2024 Tourism Ambassador Award from the Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Anol Bhattacherjee, a professor in the School of Information Systems and Management and the Exide Professor of Business Ethics, won the Best Paper Award in the Research Paper track at the 16th International Conference on Information Resources Management.

Anand Kumar, a professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, had the article “Are ‘10-Grams of Protein’ Better than ‘Ten Grams of Protein’? How Digits Versus Number Words Influence Consumer Judgements” published in the Journal of Consumer Research.

GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the USF Muma College of Business, received the INFORMS Group Decision and Negotiation Appreciation for Outstanding Service Award for his exceptional service contributions.

Carol Osborne, director of the Zimmerman Advertising Program, was quoted in a Palm Beach Post story on Father’s Day gift trends.

Alumni Updates

Elizabeth Mantovani (’01, BS, Marketing, International Business) was promoted to chief operating officer at Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) and SIG University.

Anthony Mozzicato (’07, BS, Management) accepted the vice president of fan experience and safety role for the new Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. 

Jennifer Jolly (’12, MS, Entrepreneurship) authored a new book, Becoming an Entrepreneur: Starting Your Journey and Finding Your Way.

Anaida Hasan (’21, MS, Accounting, ’20, BS, Accounting) was named to Poets&Quants’ MBA Class of 2025. She is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree.

Robert B. Carter (’90, MBA) was elected to serve on the Board of Directors at Quest Diagnostics. Carter is the executive vice president and chief information officer at FedEx Corporation.

Robyn Cooper (’98, BS, Information Systems and Decision Sciences) is OZ's new vice president for Global Human Resources.