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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
AI evolving as cornerstone product strategy: An expert's ready reckoner for business success with AI - ETGovernment
Product strategies should adopt AI as its life force. Ramya Krishna, a USF alumna, "charts out a full proof plan to integrate product strategy with AI for sure shot success."
June 16, 2025Business News
Transforming Music City one story at a time - USF Alumni Association
USF alumnus Tony Giarratana (Finance, ’80) has breathed new life into downtown Nashville's cityscape. Since establishing Giarratana, LLC in 1986, he has played a significant role in making Music City what it is today.
June 13, 2025Spotlights
Why do consumers fall for fake online reviews? - Consumer Affairs
A new study found that many consumers tend to fall for fake online reviews as a result of "truth bias." Researchers hope study findings help more consumers be vigilant when browsing online.
June 12, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
USF graduate launches carpooling app for students - FOX13 News
The app, named Ridely, targets students that are already driving to and from campus at specific times. Drivers can pick up more than one passenger, whether it's a small group or individual students nearby.
June 11, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship
Congratulations to the 2025 USF Alumni Award recipients - USF Alumni Association
The USF Alumni Association announced the Distinguished Alumni Awards, its highest honor recognizing exceptional professional achievement. Among the 2025 honorees are business leaders Rick Brandt and Teresa “Gayle” Sheppard.
June 11, 2025Business News, Honors and Awards