News
Article Listing
Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years
New hire cohorts may be a retention boon — or a bust if not managed properly - HR Dive
Discover how research by USF’s Amit Chauradia is reshaping how companies onboard new talent. His latest study reveals that new-hire cohorts can significantly boost retention — or lead to mass departures if not handled carefully.
July 8, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
HackaBull 2025: Student innovation shines at USF's largest hackathon
More than 300 students turned ideas into real-world solutions at USF’s largest hackathon, HackaBull 2025 — a 24-hour innovation sprint powered by code, collaboration and more than 1,000 cans of caffeine.
July 3, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
From classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever after
Jacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.
June 30, 2025Business News, Spotlights
USF's Bulls Startup Camp challenges teens to think like founders
Twenty-eight high schoolers got a head start on their future careers last week at USF’s Bulls Startup Summer Camp, where they built real business ideas, toured local companies and pitched to a panel of judges.
June 30, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
Best and worst places for Fourth of July celebrations - WalletHub
Regional Chancellor of the USF's St. Petersburg campus, Christian Hardigree, contributed expert insights to WalletHub’s analysis of the best U.S. cities for 4th of July celebrations.
June 29, 2025Events
![A for sale sign is seen in front of a home along Sixth Avenue North in the Kenwood area in 2020 in St. Petersburg. [ CHRIS URSO | Times ]](/business/news/images/2025/06-30-real-estate-listing.jpg)
Selling your Tampa Bay home? What to expect as the market cools down - Tampa Bay Times
A spike in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic gave sellers the upper hand in Tampa Bay's real estate market. Lei Wedge, an associate professor of finance at USF, offered expert insight in the local housing market.
June 26, 2025Business News
Keep moving to keep moving: Temple Terrace gym tailors classes to older adults - WFTS
Micah Morgan, a USF alumnus and former football player, opened MMFitness in 2013, drawing on his athletic background to inspire others. In January, motivated by his mother’s fitness journey, he shifted his focus to create specialized classes for adults aged 50 and older.
June 26, 2025Entrepreneurship
High schoolers get behind-the-scenes look at hospitality careers at USF Wyndham summer camp
The summer program was an immersive, hands-on introduction to careers in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Students explored hotel operations, customer service, event planning and more.
June 23, 2025Business News
Design science researcher appointed director of USF’s School of Information Systems
Munir Mandviwalla, an accomplished professor, scholar, and inventor with over three decades in the information systems discipline, will also serve as a Muma Distinguished Research Fellow.
June 23, 2025Business News
Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to Hawaii - USF St. Petersburg
Ten USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational trip to Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from freshly harvested cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest.
June 20, 2025Business News
One year later: Reflecting on my MBA journey - Poets&Quants
Sean Schrader, a USF alumnus, reflects on the transformative impact of his MBA journey at USF. He shares how the program equipped him with leadership, communication, and strategic skills that now guide his work across sectors, from public service to global advocacy.
June 20, 2025Business News
New director appointed to lead USF's hospitality, tourism, and sport management programs
Lydia Hanks is an accomplished scholar with over a decade of progressive academic leadership and a strong track-record of extensive industry engagement.
June 16, 2025Business News