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Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authentic
If change happens too quickly, skepticism may arise, and employees are likely to believe it’s too good to be true, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal.
October 6, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season - USF News
To meet growing demand, The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance expanded beyond its original Sarasota-Manatee location, allowing students to major in risk management and insurance on all three campuses.
October 6, 2025Business News
Surf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brand
Don Phillips, founder of Woodie's Wash Shack, is known for transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Learn how his retro, surfer-themed car washes became one of the highest rated businesses in the region.
October 6, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
USF deepens partnership with McKibbon Hospitality - TBBJ
Participating students will work with leaders of Tampa-based hotels in McKibbon’s portfolio and with its corporate office for two semesters. Students rotate through different departments and properties and are mentored on how to shape their future career paths.
October 3, 2025Business News
3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area - St. Pete Catalyst
The initiative connects high school students with national and local businesses. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with the business community.
October 3, 2025Entrepreneurship
Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for University of South Florida president - USF News
Limayem was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022.
September 30, 2025Business News
USF is well represented among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winners - USF Research and Innovation
USF-related companies and nonprofits are among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 18.
September 29, 2025Research and Innovation
Startup founders pitch their fintech solutions to close out Accelerator program - USF St. Petersburg
The pitch event was part of the fourth FinTech|X Accelerator program, a partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave, that assists high-potential startups through mentoring, pitch coaching and investor introductions.
September 29, 2025Business News
USF’s sport and entertainment program reaches its highest global ranking - Oracle
The program landed in the No. 2 spot in the world and No. 1 in Florida this September in the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, which surveys faculty and alumni from each program to compare curriculum and partnerships.
September 28, 2025Events
Yes, food perks at work do motivate employees - Inc.
New research says offering your frontline workers perks like food or work-sponsored outings actually motivates them more than gym vouchers or, surprisingly, health benefits.
September 26, 2025Research and Innovation
Free meals motivate frontline workers more than gym perks - The University Network
Published in the Journal of Marketing Research, the study examined how different company-sponsored wellness benefits impact customer-facing employees.
September 25, 2025Research and Innovation
Best real estate and housing markets in the U.S. - Our Weekly
Martina Schmidt, a professor at USF St. Petersburg, says inflation has impacted housing prices and since COVID, inflation has driven up construction costs and increased interest rates, making home ownership less affordable.
September 25, 2025Research and Innovation