University of South Florida Muma College of Business

December 2014

Sport & Entertainment Management Lecture Series

The speakers at the Jan. 13 and 14 lecture series include the co-founder of BET and the first African-American woman billionaire, one of the most powerful sports agents in NBA history, the co-founder of Carnegie Mellon's "Dream Fulfillment Factory," and the CEO of the production company for some of the most famous entertainment experiences in the world. Sessions are free and open to the public. Read more.

Business students come up with real-world solutions in case competition

Students at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business teamed up with The Goodman Group to develop innovative ideas for meeting consumer demand in the next decade for The Palms of Largo's senior living and health care communities. Read more.

Muma College of Business Holiday Greeting

This time of year, we typically send a traditional holiday greeting. But this year, we also wanted to celebrate our new name! Click here or on the photo at right to watch.

Competition teaches students realities of supply chains

Students pursuing the new supply chain management concentration for undergraduate students at the USF Muma College of Business might go in thinking that they can't gain firsthand experience in supply chains outside of a real-world internship. But, the opposite is true. Read more.

T. Rowe Price executive talks tech to ISDS students

When Steve Sullivan joined T. Rowe Price in 1987, he worked in a small department -- about 40 people in a firm of about 400. Now, Sullivan heads T. Rowe Price's Global Technology Services Division of more than 500 associates working globally, and the jobs in his division are some of the most critical roles in the company. Read more.

Marketing students help Tampa International Airport with website launch

Two sections of Assistant Professor Rob Hooker's market research class spent several weeks working with Tampa International Airport on the launch of its new website. At the end of the semester, students pulled together their findings and strategic recommendations and presented them to a team of airport management. Read more.

In other news

Nominate a Bull-owned or Bull-led business for the USF Fast 56 Awards.
Indian-born entrepreneur Raxit Shah brought in a catered dinner for a group of information systems students in November, providing them with authentic Indian cuisine before he talked with them about his life and career.
School of Accountancy student John Tuy was named one of three USF Outstanding Graduates at the fall graduation ceremony. Congratulations!
The faculty and staff who make the Muma College of Business special got the chance to enjoy each other's company, along with their families, at the college's faculty/staff picnic in November.
USF's AMA chapter hosted the Seventh Annual AMA Florida Regional Conference, held Nov. 8 in the USF Muma College of Business atrium. Participants represented the University of Florida, Florida International University, the University of West Florida, Saint Leo University, and USF.
The USF Marketing Department is offering a four-week study abroad experience in London this summer -- open to all students (degree and non-degree seeking) and alumni. Click here or email instructor Carol Osborne to learn more.
Marketing Instructor Kerry Walsh and student Ashlee Heirman were interviewed by WFLA about Shop2Care , a company Kerry has incorporated into her marketing class projects.

Alumni Notes

Jennifer Closshey ('76, Marketing) produced "An Evergreen Christmas," which premieres Dec. 21 on Netflix.
Aline Maurer Smith ('86, Accounting) has been named chief operating officer for Bush Ross PA in Tampa.

Additional alumni updates here.

Faculty and Staff Notes

Olivia Davis joined the Corporate Mentor Program as the program coordinator.
Center for Entrepreneurship Director Michael Fountain was named a 2014 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
Lauren Kellner joined the Graduate Studies office as enrollment management specialist.

More updates here.

Upcoming Events

January 7: Week of Welcome event, atrium and breezeway, 2:45 to 6 p.m.

January 13 and 14: Sport and Entertainment Management Lecture series.