News and insights from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business

Homecoming 2026 had us parading through the decades. Thanks to all the alumni, family, and friends who celebrated with us.

Founders, mentors, and future innovators gathered to celebrate entrepreneurship at the USF Nault Center Awards lunch. Read more→

The Nov. 3 Conversation with a CEO is with Rick Skaggs of the USF Credit Union and League of Credit Unions & Affiliates. RSVP→

Tampa Bay Wave selected 13 startups for the 2026 FinTech|X Accelerator. The program connects founders with mentors. Read more→

The Florida Bankers Association held its Bank on Your Future event to introduce students to careers in banking. Read more→

USF management students spent an immersive summer in London. The trip included visiting companies and cultural sites. Read more→

Vivek Mankar attended a USF information session that changed the trajectory of his career and shaped who he is today. Read more→

The Disney College Program lets students build career skills in hospitality and HR at the "most magical" place on Earth. Read more→

Senior Medina Fekovic's experience shows how classroom preparation can lead to meaningful opportunities. Read more→

Faculty Spotlights

Kaushik Dutta, vice provost and the Anderson Professor in the School of Information Systems, is a finalist for the 2026 Tech Educator of the Year Award. 

Greg Smersh and Randy Anderson, both in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, received the 2026 Innovative Thinking Award from the American Real Estate Society.  

Dipayan Biswas, professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, received the 2026 Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Journal of Consumer Research. 

Adam Kay, assistant professor in the School of Management, received a 2026 Best Paper Designation Award from the Organizational Behavior Division of the Academy of Management.

Erick M. Mas, assistant professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, co-authored an article in The Conversation about advertising coming to AI chatbots.

Alumni Updates

Shirley Morejon (’22, DBA) was named regional president of Tennessee at Truist Financial Corporation.

Logan Prasse (’19, BS, BAIS) is the new senior data and technology analyst with the Federal Reserve Board.

Scott V. Sandberg (’88, Finance) retired as senior director of MetLife Investment Management after 35 years of service.

Dan Kaufmann (’21, DBA) received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State.

Chelsea Derosier (’17, MAcc) is joining KPMG as a tax manager. 

Andrew Greene (’11, BS, Marketing) is the new outside sales customer relations manager at Construction Resources.

Chitra Kanagaraj (’15, MBA) was named the 2026 Banyan Ball Businesswoman of the Year.