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Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
The Morsanis have pledged another $7 million to benefit students and others within the university community. Specifically, the gift will endow the Morsani Scholars, which will offer scholarships to USF students; create an endowed chair in geriatrics; and a directorship and professorship focused on ethical leadership in business.
July 5, 2022Business News
A pitch night event on the USF St. Petersburg campus showcased the businesses and financial technology (fintech) solutions being developed by 16 high-growth startups from around the world.
July 5, 2022Business News, Events
According to a recent study, having a coffee before shopping may cause you to spend more money.
July 4, 2022Business News, Research and Innovation
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was recently awarded a grant of $25,000 from The Exchange, in support of its 2022-2023 theater season of shows.
July 4, 2022Business News, Honors and Awards
Shivendu Shivendu, an associate professor of information systems at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Muma College of Business, takes a similarly dim view of the current state of cryptocurrency as a tool for everyday buying and selling of good and services.
June 30, 2022Business News
More than a dozen tech startups from across the nation showcased their growing companies on Wednesday night as the inaugural Fintech|X Accelerator class.
June 30, 2022Business News
Coffee spurs people to buy needless stuff, a study says. That could be a good thing.
June 30, 2022Business News, Research and Innovation
The former dean of the business college at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ will take office Aug. 1.
June 30, 2022Business News
Dr. Limayem will begin his presidency on August 1.
June 30, 2022Business News
A new study from researchers at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ offers entrepreneurs some savvy sales advice: when pitching to investors for funding, a high-octane product pitch with great enthusiasm is a double-edged sword.
June 30, 2022Business News, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
From helping college students climb out of debt to empowering women in e-commerce, startups are part of the fintech accelerator that’s helping advance the reputation of St. Petersburg as a fintech hub.
June 30, 2022Business News
There’s something to be said for subtlety when it comes to pitching new investors.
June 29, 2022Business News, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation