/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 20 Dec 2025 09:17:02 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/10/syp-usf-student-startup-launch.htmlSYP's wearable sensors attach to the bottom of reusable water bottles. The student-founded startup is building a hydration-tracking platform that blends its wearable bottle technology with real-time analytics.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 15:59:01 This ���챬�� student startup wants to fix hydration with a wearable for your water bottle - TBBJSYP's wearable sensors attach to the bottom of reusable water bottles. The student-founded startup is building a hydration-tracking platform that blends its wearable bottle technology with real-time analytics.syp bottleshttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/10/syp-usf-student-startup-launch.htmlEntrepreneurshipSchool of Management/business/news/2025/12-08-angel-torres-overcomes-insane-childhood-student-spotlight.aspxAt 40, Torres will graduate with a master's degree in management — the first in his family to earn a college degree and one of the many firsts for the veteran whose life is marked by abandonment, poverty, abuse, and paralysis.Elizabeth L. BrownTue, 09 Dec 2025 10:32:37 From abandoned to accomplished: Angel Torres overcomes an ‘insane’ childhood to walk at graduationAt 40, Torres will graduate with a master's degree in management — the first in his family to earn a college degree and one of the many firsts for the veteran whose life is marked by abandonment, poverty, abuse, and paralysis.angel torres/business/news/2025/12-08-angel-torres-overcomes-insane-childhood-student-spotlight.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Managementhttps://usfalumni.org/usf-magazine-fall-25/he-had-short-life-hell-have-big-legacyA sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, Connor Lynch died in an e-scooter accident in 2024. His mother, Michelle Lynch, is keeping her son's spirit alive by establishing the Connor Lynch Legacy Scholarship to support entrepreneurial students like Connor.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 11:14:10 'He had a short life, but he'll have a big legacy' - USF MagazineA sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, Connor Lynch died in an e-scooter accident in 2024. His mother, Michelle Lynch, is keeping her son's spirit alive by establishing the Connor Lynch Legacy Scholarship to support entrepreneurial students like Connor.connor lynchhttps://usfalumni.org/usf-magazine-fall-25/he-had-short-life-hell-have-big-legacyBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of Management/business/news/2025/11-13-25-nault-center-rankings.aspxThe Princeton Review has released its 2026 rankings of top schools for entrepreneurship studies, with USF’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program making one of the largest jumps on this year’s list.Alexis Walsh and Isabela GilbertiMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:45:33 Princeton Review ranks USF among top schools for entrepreneurship in 2026The Princeton Review has released its 2026 rankings of top schools for entrepreneurship studies, with USF’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program making one of the largest jumps on this year’s list.2026 Nault Center Rankings/business/news/2025/11-13-25-nault-center-rankings.aspxBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of Management/business/news/2025/11-12-25-becca-brown.aspxBecca Brown, CEO of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center and co-founder of Solemates, shared that authenticity is always going to rule supreme when building a business.Isabela Gilberti and Alexis WalshThu, 13 Nov 2025 15:11:08 ‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur speaks at ���챬�� St. Petersburg about startup journeyBecca Brown, CEO of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center and co-founder of Solemates, shared that authenticity is always going to rule supreme when building a business.Becca Brown and Allen Clary/business/news/2025/11-12-25-becca-brown.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance,School of Management/business/news/2025/10-24-25-student-spotlight-jackson-poyner.aspx���챬�� student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.Isabela GilbertiMon, 27 Oct 2025 00:28:29 Don’t wait for perfect: A ���챬�� student’s advice on pitching big ideas���챬�� student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.Jackson Poyner Headshot/business/news/2025/10-24-25-student-spotlight-jackson-poyner.aspxEntrepreneurship,SpotlightsSchool of Management/business/news/2025/10-21-25-hustle-story.aspxWhat do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of ���챬�� students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.Alexis WalshWed, 22 Oct 2025 14:54:33 From gummy gains to startup success: ���챬�� students power up with HUSTLEWhat do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of ���챬�� students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.HUSTLE Video Thumbnail/business/news/2025/10-21-25-hustle-story.aspxBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of Management/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxThe Vazquezes have been named ���챬��’s 2025 Family of the Year for their support, pride and commitment to student success. Their two oldest, Francisco and Enzo, are students in the Muma College of Business.External ArticleThu, 16 Oct 2025 10:58:57 They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year - USF NewsThe Vazquezes have been named ���챬��’s 2025 Family of the Year for their support, pride and commitment to student success. Their two oldest, Francisco and Enzo, are students in the Muma College of Business.The Vazquez family./news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxBusiness News,Honors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Management,School of Marketing and Innovation/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspx?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DfUUUV5CL1b-3KtfrvdaTEt2eGShUXYD7r8ByL_AIH-TqI4Zee__GUrWbW1ckv2m2HHfVWcCoYvzsS9bXDI8d13m_Rw%26_hsmi=387216542Collaborating with the ARK Innovation Center will create a new avenue for startups and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with the university’s research and innovation expertise as well as its talent pipeline.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 10:51:03 USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center - USF NewsCollaborating with the ARK Innovation Center will create a new avenue for startups and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with the university’s research and innovation expertise as well as its talent pipeline.Florida High Tech Corridor/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspx?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DfUUUV5CL1b-3KtfrvdaTEt2eGShUXYD7r8ByL_AIH-TqI4Zee__GUrWbW1ckv2m2HHfVWcCoYvzsS9bXDI8d13m_Rw%26_hsmi=387216542Business News,Entrepreneurship,Research and InnovationSchool of Managementhttps://www.hrdive.com/news/leaders-speed-of-change-employee-feedback-authenticity/802814/When leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true.” Instead, employees want to see gradual, natural change that occurs due to their thoughts being heard and processed.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:35:31 Leaders can face ‘authenticity penalty’ if they react too quickly to feedback - HR DriveWhen leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true.” Instead, employees want to see gradual, natural change that occurs due to their thoughts being heard and processed.employees giving feedbackhttps://www.hrdive.com/news/leaders-speed-of-change-employee-feedback-authenticity/802814/Research and InnovationSchool of Managementhttps://scienmag.com/new-usf-study-reveals-rapid-change-undermines-perceived-authenticity-of-leaders/The research highlights a nuanced psychological mechanism: employees tend to view gradual behavioral changes in leaders as more credible and sincere compared to abrupt transformations.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 15:44:08 New ���챬�� study reveals rapid change undermines perceived authenticity of leaders - ScienmagThe research highlights a nuanced psychological mechanism: employees tend to view gradual behavioral changes in leaders as more credible and sincere compared to abrupt transformations.graphic showing employeeshttps://scienmag.com/new-usf-study-reveals-rapid-change-undermines-perceived-authenticity-of-leaders/Research and InnovationSchool of Managementhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101088Published in the Academy of Management Journal, the authors found that employees see quick change in response to feedback as less authentic than gradual change.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 15:29:26 New ���챬�� study: Rapid change makes leaders seem less authentic - EurekAlert!Published in the Academy of Management Journal, the authors found that employees see quick change in response to feedback as less authentic than gradual change.danbee chon research studyhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101088Research and InnovationSchool of Management/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxIf 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.Elizabeth L. BrownMon, 06 Oct 2025 14:54:28 Too good to be true? ���챬�� study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authenticIf 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.animals changing through a door/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Management/business/news/2025/10-02-25-don-phillips.aspxDon 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.Alexis WalshMon, 06 Oct 2025 08:28:03 Surf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brandDon 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.Don Phillips Promo Graphic/business/news/2025/10-02-25-don-phillips.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsBellini Center for Talent Development,School of Managementhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/3de-schools-program-expanding-in-tampa-bay-area/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.External ArticleFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:03:56 3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area - St. Pete CatalystThe 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.3DE college and career summithttps://stpetecatalyst.com/3de-schools-program-expanding-in-tampa-bay-area/EntrepreneurshipSchool of Managementhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/women-in-business-summit-inspires-resilience-collaboration-at-usf-sarasota-manatee.aspxThe half-day program, presented by Bank of America, featured keynote speaker Lisa Krouse, president and CEO of First Tee and former chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with panels of executives, educators and community leaders.External ArticleMon, 22 Sep 2025 17:34:38 Women in Business Summit inspires resilience, collaboration - ���챬�� Sarasota-ManateeThe half-day program, presented by Bank of America, featured keynote speaker Lisa Krouse, president and CEO of First Tee and former chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with panels of executives, educators and community leaders.women in business summithttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/women-in-business-summit-inspires-resilience-collaboration-at-usf-sarasota-manatee.aspxBusiness News,EventsSchool of Information Systems,School of Information Systems and Management,School of Management/business/news/2025/blake-brock-sep-2025.aspxTwin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at ���챬�� Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.Tressa Presley McLeodMon, 08 Sep 2025 11:42:37 Twin founders of $100M brand to share the journey from hustle to high impactTwin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at ���챬�� Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.Blake and Brock promo graphic/business/news/2025/blake-brock-sep-2025.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Management/business/news/2025/09-08-mentor-of-the-year-nault-center-2025.aspxThe honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shown  exemplary passion for helping ���챬�� students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.Juliana Camargo TorresMon, 08 Sep 2025 09:40:21 Roy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the YearThe honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shown  exemplary passion for helping ���챬�� students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.Roy Kirchner poses with his award/business/news/2025/09-08-mentor-of-the-year-nault-center-2025.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,Honors and AwardsSchool of Management/business/news/2025/8-11-25-bulls-pitch-2025.aspxFrom discovering entrepreneurial programs to high-energy pitches, local teens got a front-row seat to the world of business innovation at the ���챬��.Alexis Yahre WalshThu, 21 Aug 2025 14:22:42 High school entrepreneurs showcase skills at Bulls Pitch 2025From discovering entrepreneurial programs to high-energy pitches, local teens got a front-row seat to the world of business innovation at the ���챬��.Bulls Pitch 2025 networking/business/news/2025/8-11-25-bulls-pitch-2025.aspxEntrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxFrom setting up stages for Metallica, to managing campus events and interning with a concert promotion company, Brooke Elrod has immersed herself in every facet of the industry.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 09:26:41 Honors student strikes a chord with music festival career aspirations - ���챬�� St. PetersburgFrom setting up stages for Metallica, to managing campus events and interning with a concert promotion company, Brooke Elrod has immersed herself in every facet of the industry.Brooke Elrodhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Management/business/news/2025/7-25-25-amgen.aspxTampa teens are getting a head start in STEM and entrepreneurship. From pitching business ideas to learning from Khan Academy's Sal Khan, these students are building skills — and confidence — for the future.Alexis Yahre WalshMon, 28 Jul 2025 16:03:46 USF, Amgen empower teens through entrepreneurship campTampa teens are getting a head start in STEM and entrepreneurship. From pitching business ideas to learning from Khan Academy's Sal Khan, these students are building skills — and confidence — for the future.Group photo at Amgen's summer camp/business/news/2025/7-25-25-amgen.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Managementhttps://www.pulseofmanatee.com/p/usf-muma-college-of-business-launchesThe new School of Management brings together management faculty and programs under a unified structure to enhance student career outcomes. Ed Tomlinson was named interim director.External ArticleTue, 22 Jul 2025 10:10:51 USF Muma College of Business launches School of Management this fall - Pulse of ManateeThe new School of Management brings together management faculty and programs under a unified structure to enhance student career outcomes. Ed Tomlinson was named interim director.muma logohttps://www.pulseofmanatee.com/p/usf-muma-college-of-business-launchesBusiness NewsSchool of Managementhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/jul/21/usf-muma-management-school/The School of Management is the seventh school in the Muma College of Business and will be led by interim director Ed Tomlinson, a management professor.External ArticleMon, 21 Jul 2025 15:37:14 USF Muma College of Business launches school of management - Business ObserverThe School of Management is the seventh school in the Muma College of Business and will be led by interim director Ed Tomlinson, a management professor.ed tomlinsonhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/jul/21/usf-muma-management-school/EntrepreneurshipSchool of Management/business/news/2025/07-08-new-school-management.aspxThe School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.Elizabeth L BrownWed, 16 Jul 2025 14:42:54 USF Muma College of Business creates a new School of ManagementThe School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.Ed Tomlinson, interim director for the new School of Management/business/news/2025/07-08-new-school-management.aspxBusiness News,EntrepreneurshipSchool of Managementhttps://www.hrdive.com/news/hr-employee-cohort-onboarding-retention/751742/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.External ArticleTue, 08 Jul 2025 10:20:28 New hire cohorts may be a retention boon — or a bust if not managed properly - HR DiveDiscover 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.People wait for a job fair to open at the Amerant Bank Arenahttps://www.hrdive.com/news/hr-employee-cohort-onboarding-retention/751742/Business News,Research and InnovationSchool of Managementhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-st-pete-debuts-week-long-middle-school-camp/Developed in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, the camp is part of USF alum and Mayor Ken Welch’s Pillars for Progress initiative, which focuses on education and youth opportunities.External ArticleMon, 07 Jul 2025 16:06:49 ���챬�� St. Pete debuts week-long middle school camp - St. Pete CatalystDeveloped in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, the camp is part of USF alum and Mayor Ken Welch’s Pillars for Progress initiative, which focuses on education and youth opportunities.St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch (at center) with students and administrators at Monday's launch of Camp Bullseye.https://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-st-pete-debuts-week-long-middle-school-camp/Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Management/business/news/2025/06-26-bulls-startup-camp.aspxTwenty-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.Alexis Yahre WalshMon, 30 Jun 2025 00:58:15 USF's Bulls Startup Camp challenges teens to think like foundersTwenty-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.High school students sit and watch a lecture/business/news/2025/06-26-bulls-startup-camp.aspxBusiness News,Entrepreneurship,EventsSchool of Management,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/20/usf-gambling-expert-weighs-in-on-rise-of-college-student-sports-betting/USF professor and gambling behavior expert Marvin Karlins weighs in on the rise of college student sports betting. Karlins said the legality of sports betting isn't the issue. It's that people don't understand the risks.External ArticleSun, 20 Apr 2025 15:15:56 USF gambling expert weighs in on rise of college student sports betting - The OracleUSF professor and gambling behavior expert Marvin Karlins weighs in on the rise of college student sports betting. Karlins said the legality of sports betting isn't the issue. It's that people don't understand the risks.screenshot of a sports betting web pagehttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/20/usf-gambling-expert-weighs-in-on-rise-of-college-student-sports-betting/EntrepreneurshipSchool of Information Systems and Management,School of Management