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The college unveiled its strategic plan Powering Dreams: 2025-2035. It's a blueprint charting the vision and aspirations of the college for the next decade.



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USF conferred over 7,700 degrees at the 2025 spring commencement ceremonies, including 12 Muma business undergraduates named King O'Neal Scholars.


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Make some noise: USF's on-campus stadium is set to open fall 2027. An updated rendering offers new views of premium suites, the press box, and a rooftop patio.


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dean's advisory board leadership award winners

Founders in Finance: Cynthia Tang and Juliana Camargo Torres were named 2025 Dean's Advisory Board Leadership Award recipients.


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Tingting Zhang is a 2025 WLP Faculty Excellence Award recipient for her research protecting women against human trafficking in the hospitality industry.


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Sibling startups: Read how sisters, Cherish and Unique Alston, are turning their ideas into innovations while blazing their separate entrepreneurial paths.


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alison frate

Never take 'no' as a final answer: Alison Frate is leaving USF with a strong academic record, rich professional experiences, and a deepened sense of purpose.


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mira stimac

Entrepreneurship student Mira Stimac is shaking up the energy bar aisle with a savory option using clean ingredients. Lope Bars offers an alternative to the energy bars overloaded with sugar.


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fummy nguyen

For Fummy Nguyen, campus life wasn't just about classes and exams. He's proud of his academic achievements but even more proud of the connections and community he found at USF.


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SBDC at USF pours advice into mobile bar service


When Elysse Curry envisioned her business, Posh Pours, she knew she wanted to create something unique and unforgettable. At the heart of her mobile bar service is a retrofitted Italian Piaggio Ape that's now a chic tap bar. Read more.

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Enrolling for Fall 2025: Master's degree in Fintech


Shape the future of finance with a master's degree in fintech. The new specialized degree, launching in fall 2025, prepares students to drive innovation in financial technology. Learn more here. Register for an upcoming online information session.

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Faculty Spotlights

Lu Kong, assistant professor in the School of Information Systems and Management, received the 2024-2025 Muma Outstanding Teaching Award. 


Nicole Hess, assistant professor at the School of Marketing and Innovation, received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.


Jay Civitillo, assistant professor of instruction in the School of Marketing and Innovation, received the 2025 Outstanding Student Organization Advisor award.


Brianna Paulich, assistant professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, was a finalist in the 2025 USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award.


Ehsan Sheybani, professor in the School of Information Systems and Management, was named the USA winner of the 2025 Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon.


Seckin Ozkul, assistant professor and director of the USF Supply Chain Innovation Lab, discussed the trade war on WFTS Tampa Bay's Full Circle Florida program.

Alumni Updates

Elle Bickford (‘18, BS, Finance; ‘19, MBA) started a new role at Raymond James as the relationship manager for longevity planning. 

 

Rothmalande Jean (‘19, BS, Business Administration and HR management) is a human resources specialist for the City of Jacksonville. 

 

Brian Lamb (‘98, BS, Accounting; ‘17, MBA) is head of specialized industries at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. 


Robert Schuster (‘20, BS, Marketing; ‘21, MBA; ‘22, MS, Sport and Entertainment Management) was promoted to guest and member relations account executive at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree.


Ahad Khan (‘13, BS, Accounting) started a new role as vice president for cross functional at Portage Point Partners. He is a former USF Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Award honoree. 

 

Zongde Li (‘12, BS, Finance) is the new staff FinOps account manager at CloudZero.

 

In Other News

phd banquet awards ceremony

Congratulations to Courtney Szocs, associate professor at the Smeal College of Business and recipient of the 2025 Muma College of Business Distinguished PhD Alumni Award.


Alysson De Oliveira Silveira won the Outstanding PhD Student Award. Allison Smith won the PhD Student Excellence in Teaching Award.

Empowering tomorrow's marketers: Curriculum changes are coming in fall 2025 for new students in the School of Marketing and Innovation. Details.

Upcoming Calendar

• May 22. USF Accounting Circle CPE Conference. Marshall Student Center, Tampa campus. Register.


• May 26. Memorial Day. No classes and USF offices closed.


• June 19. Juneteenth holiday. No classes and USF offices closed.


• June 23-27. Bulls Startup Camp for high schoolers. USF Tampa campus. Register.


• July 4. Independence Day holiday. No classes and USF offices closed.


• July 14-18 and 21-25. Bulls Finance Camp for high schoolers. USF Tampa campus. Register.


• Aug. 9-10. Summer Commencement ceremonies. Yuengling Center. USF Tampa campus.

 
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