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Alora Rankin named Muma 25 Under 25 Award honoree
She is pursuing dual degrees in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence and business analytics, with a minor in leadership, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and applying her skills beyond the classroom.
April 2, 2026Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards
Brewery founder taps into success at USF talk
The founder of 3 Daughters Brewing gave USF students an insider's look at entrepreneurship, his journey from high-stakes risk to lasting success, and a surprising perspective on failure.
April 1, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
Young entrepreneurs bring big ideas to USF’s Entrepalooza 2026
Students across Hillsborough County took innovation to the next level at Entrepalooza 2026, turning ideas into real-world business pitches and products.
April 1, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events, Research and Innovation
Door A: Why now is the right time to BUILD talent - World at Work
New skills and competencies seem to be cropping up every day, and your organization needs to tap into them to remain competitive. Is a “building talent” approach — as opposed to “buying” — sustainable for your business today? A new USF study examines the factors.
March 31, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Hillsborough’s future entrepreneurs bring big ideas to student expo
From health apps to recycling tools, students pitched startup concepts at USF.
March 27, 2026Entrepreneurship
The Hafers’ commitment to community and connection - USF Foundation
In December, the couple donated $1.75 million to establish the Hafer THRIVE Entrepreneurship Program. The estate gift includes a $1 million endowed fund to provide seed funding, coaching and educational resources for students pursuing innovative business ventures.
March 25, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship
Golf industry pros tee up career opportunities for USF students
USF students explored careers in the golf and sports business industry during a networking expo that brought recruiters and industry leaders to campus.
March 11, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
Lynn Pippenger, former Raymond James CFO and major USF donor, has died - TBBJ
Lynn Pippenger, 87, served as CFO of Raymond James Financial before retiring in 2012. She gave a $10 million gift in 2015 for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy and $5 million for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger Hall at the university’s St. Petersburg campus.
March 9, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF professor delivers Rome keynote, expands space economy courses
A USF Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he’s bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how USF is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”
March 2, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship
What leads an employer to ‘build’ — rather than ‘buy’ — talent?- HR Dive
A firm’s decision on how to secure talent “directly shapes its future competitiveness,” a researcher from the University of South Florida said.
February 10, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay to rename JA BizTown as Muma BizTown - Osprey Observer
JA BizTown in Tampa Bay and Polk County is now Muma BizTown, recognizing the long-standing and transformative support of Pam and Les Muma.
February 9, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF study: Firms choose build or buy for talent - Mirage
Talent strategy follows pressure: Stable, well-resourced firms tend to grow talent internally, while firms facing volatile workloads are more likely to hire from the outside.
February 6, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation