Researchers unveil work and affordability trends at State of the Region event
Once again, new residents are flocking to the Tampa Bay area.
On the flip side, family budgets are squeezed, with nearly 57 cents of every dollar going toward housing and transportation. That financial strain reveals an alarming narrative — full-time work is not enough to make ends meet. Households are pulling from their savings to cover the gap.
These are some of the economic realities driving workforce and affordability trends revealed at the seventh State of the Region community luncheon held at USF. To learn more about the data, register for the Feb. 23 "Ask the Researchers" virtual event here.
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USF's online MBA program is ranked No. 22, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The latest ranking represents a significant jump of 73 spots over the past five years.
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The Conversation with a CEO series returns April 18 with Brian Murphy, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest. Join us as he shares lessons learned from building one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the global cybersecurity market.
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Allen Clary was appointed the new executive director of the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Clary is an established entrepreneur and USF alum. He will work to build bridges between the entrepreneurial business community and USF.
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The new USF Behavioral AI Lab will provide students and faculty high-tech tools to understand the impact of artificial intelligence in business. The lab features biometric sensors to track factors like voice tone, word choice, and eye motion.
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Student spotlight: Sho Ishizuka always envisioned a career in finance. After three valuable internships, the senior finance major is preparing for a career at Raymond James, grateful for the growth and the many relationships forged at USF.
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USF's Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program hosted the Esports Summit on Feb. 9. The summit began with industry leaders discussing the state of the esports gaming industry and closed with a collegiate tournament.
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Across the globe, some destinations are realizing disabled tourists are a major, underserved segment. Brooke Hansen talked to the BBC for a story about the untapped revenue in the disabled traveler market.
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Joe Askren, a professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was named director of the Brewing Arts program. The online course guides participants through the craft brewing process.
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Are you an overachieving business student with an accomplished resume and an amazing personal story? Apply for the USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award program. Deadline is March 1.
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USF will offer more than 40 educational youth summer camps, including sessions focused on finance, the stock market, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship. The camps are open to students from elementary through high school.
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Congratulations to Corbyn Lichon (Accounting '13) and George Papadeas (Marketing '13) for being named a 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award winner. The award celebrates the accomplishments of USF's youngest alumni.
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The Bulls Business LLC will be one of the Living Learning Communities for business students moving into the new residence hall this fall on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. The residential communities are made up of students with shared academic interests.
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Student investors secure gifts for fellow Bulls
Students in the Investment Club spearheaded efforts to secure private gifts supporting their classmates. As a result, Star Mountain Capital was named the club's permanent founding corporate partner. The company also participates in club events and provides internship opportunities. Read more→
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HospitaBull set for March 26 at Michael's On East
HospitaBull, the elegant dining fundraising event that supports scholarships and other programs in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is scheduled for March 26 at Michael's On East, one of Sarasota's most renowned restaurants. Students work closely with the restaurant's staff to organize, prepare and serve the dinner. Read more→
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Faizan Ali, an associate professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was quoted in a FOX-13 and an ABC Action News story about restaurants implementing commission-based pay.
Matthew (Gunsu) Son, an assistant professor at the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, received the ASX Award for Best Paper in Derivatives from the Australasian Finance & Banking Conference.
Sunil Mithas, USF World Class Scholar and Professor in the School of Information Systems and Management, was one of 22 scientists awarded a VAIBHAV fellowship through the Indian government’s Department of Science and Technology.
Kaushik Dutta, a professor and associate dean of undergraduate and international relations, was quoted in SPAN magazine about building a profile as a researcher.
Randy Dumm, the dean of the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance, was quoted in a story in Insurance Journal about a new collaboration with the Latin American Association of Insurance Agents.
Wolfgang Jank, the Anderson Professor of Global Management in the School of Information Systems and Management, received the INFORMS Journal on Data Science’s 2023 Best Associate Editor Award.
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Yeseul Kim (‘23, PhD, Marketing) received an honorable mention in the 2023 John A. Howard/American Marketing Association Doctoral Dissertation Award.
Evan Barniskis (‘18, MBA) was appointed a trustee to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium.
Jeff Jackson (‘95, BS, Marketing) was appointed to serve as president of Penske Logistics.
Gil Peri (‘03, MBA, Strategy, Health Care, Entrepreneurship) has joined the Board of Directors at the Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety.
Breanda Goralski (‘02, BS, Management Information Systems) was appointed the vice president of applications for BayCare.
Ralph Herz (‘16, BS, Finance) was promoted to vice president of corporate development of strategy at WhistlePig Whisky. He is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree.
Mike Bishop (‘06, BS, Finance) was promoted to serve as senior vice president of the Pasco Economic Development Council.
Eliot Dill (‘11, MS, Entrepreneurship in Applied Technologies) has been promoted to serve as vice president of client engagement solutions at ProfitSolv.
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The 20th annual ScramBULL Golf Tournament is set for March 1 at the MacDill Air Force Base Bay Palms Golf Complex.
The annual event is sponsored by the Muma College of Business Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation and benefits USF's American Marketing Association chapter.
The chapter's largest fundraising event, the tournament raises money to help members attend professional development opportunities.
The event includes a wine bottle putting competition, a silent auction, raffle prizes, entry into competitions for the longest drive, closest to the pin, as well as a hole-in-one prize of $20,000.
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• Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Data and AI for Health and Wellness forum, GuideWell Innovation Center, Orlando. Register.
• Feb. 23, 9-10 a.m. Ask the Researchers — State of the Region 2024 virtual meeting. Register.
• March 5. Sport & Entertainment Analytics Conference, USF Alumni Center. Register.
• March 11-17. Spring Break.
• March 26. HospitaBull, Michael's On East, Sarasota. Tickets.
• April 10. USF International Business Forum 2024, Tampa campus. Details.
• April 18, 8:30-10 a.m. Conversation with a CEO featuring Brian Murphy, CAMLS, 124 South Franklin St., Tampa. Register.
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