News
Article Listing
Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years
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
USF study: Firms choose build or buy for talent - Tampa Today
Stable, well-resourced firms tend to grow talent internally, while firms facing volatile workloads are more likely to hire from the outside. The USF study provides practical insights for human resources leaders, emphasizing that talent strategy should align with both long-term goals and immediate operational pressures.
February 6, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF study: firms 'build' or 'buy' talent based on resources, demand - EurekAlert!
Firms flush with resources tend to develop talent internally while younger firms, facing unpredictable workloads, will hire from the outside to fill their talent gap.
February 5, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Study finds firms 'build' or 'buy' talent based on resources, demand
A new study from USF’s Muma College of Business explores how companies decide when to develop employees from within — and when to bring in outside experts. The research sheds light on what really drives hiring strategy in today’s competitive labor market.
February 3, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Brewery introduces new St. Pete Pilsner, a USF-themed beer - Patch
Mastry's Brewing, a St. Pete brewery, has developed a new beer, the St. Pete Pilsner, to raise funds and awareness for the USF brewery arts program. The USF-themed beer features a student-designed label that highlights USF.
January 28, 2026Entrepreneurship