The Muma College of Business launched ROI —Return on Ideas magazine, a new publication that highlights faculty research and its impact. Read more→

With perfect 4.0 GPAs, eight Muma College of Business baccalaureate graduates were named King O'Neal Scholars for spring 2026. Read more→

Bill Lombardo, CEO at Monin Americas, shared his rule-bending successes at the April 23 Conversation with a CEO event at The Tampa Club. Read more→

Roberto Mundo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and first-generation college graduate, earns his bachelor's degree in finance. Read more→

Chase Cooper turned a lifelong love of football into a front-office role with the Buccaneers, where he will work on the business side of the game. Read more→

Evan Fueyo was destined to become a Bull. The writing was on the dresser. He earned a bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance. Read more→

A USF team from the Monica Wooden Center took first place at the IANA Academic Challenge, a national supply chain management case competition. Read more→

Neil Foley is reaping the benefits of a new mentorship program pairing personal financial planning students with industry professionals. Read more→ 

New research co-authored by Luana Nanu and Trishna Mistry shows how QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults. Read more→

Faculty Spotlights

Christos Pantzalis, professor in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story on why people tip less on weekends.  

Yuting DiGiovanni, associate professor of instruction in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, received the 2025-2026 Outstanding Teaching Award. 

Randy Hayes, advisor with the Florida SBDC at USF, received the Rising Star of the Year award at the 2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards. 

Bill Burnham, consultant with the Florida SBDC at USF, received the Performance Excellence Award at the 2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards.

Robert Tiller, adjunct instructor in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, contributed a WalletHub article about budgeting.

Jon Kaupla, executive director of the Center for Executive and Leadership Education, was quoted in a Bloomberg story about the rise of executive education at business schools.

Alumni Updates

Frances Rice (‘19, BS, Marketing) is the new people and culture coordinator at IHG Hotels and Resorts. She is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree. 

Anjali Parekh (‘20, BS, Marketing) stepped into a new role as a senior analyst for marketing business operations at American Express. 

Fidel Chung (‘17, BS, Advertising) was promoted to senior sales support specialist on the mid-market team at D&H Distributing. 

Sehrish Ladhani (‘17, BS, Accounting, ‘18, MAcc) started a new job as an audit coordinator at the Florida Auditor General. She is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree. 

Zach Hubbs (‘25, DBA) was named CEO at Paragon, a company focused on designing and manufacturing structural building components through modern, connected technology. 

Frantz Pierre Eyssallenne II (‘19, MBA) is the acting deputy director of global teams at the U.S. Commercial Service.