UCF Startup in Running for $50,000 Cade Museum Prize for Innovation

Feynman Nano set to compete in final four competition April 30 in Gainesville UCF students Jonathan Wachob and Brandon Carpenter and their startup Feynman Nano edged out 96 teams to advance to the final round of the annual $50,000 Cade Museum Prize for Innovation. The UCF-based startup creates nanostructures that make solar panels more efficient …

2016 Dean’s Excellence Award Winners Named

Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Dean’s Excellence Awards, which recognize and encourage the continued development of a unique culture at the UCF College of Business Administration that promotes engagement, risk-taking and innovation. The awards were presented by Dean Paul Jarley at a breakfast ceremony Friday morning at the College. (View a selection of …

UCF College of Business Undergraduate Programs Achieve First U.S. News and World Report Ranking

By Jenitza Luna Quinones U.S. News & World Report has released their annual assessment of colleges for 2016, and for the first time in its history, the UCF College of Business (#UCFBusiness) made the list. The undergraduate business program was ranked #131 in the United States. Rankings were based on peer assessment surveys. To appear …

#UCFBusiness DeVos Sport Business Management Celebrates Diversity Week

Did you know that last year, Becky Hammon made history as the first female NBA assistant coach ever? This week, the UCF College of Business Administration (#UCFBusiness) DeVos Sport Business Management Program is showcasing the ways in which diversity and inclusive policies play a role in the world of sports and contribute to organizational success. …

Grant Thornton’s Mitch Less Speaks at #UCFBusiness Dean’s Leadership Class

By Timanni Walker As part of the #UCFBusiness Dean’s Leadership Class, Mitch Less, ’86, spoke to students about his life and career as audit services partner for Grant Thornton, the fifth-largest accounting and consulting firm in the world. Less oversees some of the firm’s largest accounts in the U.S., including Southern Wine & Spirits of …

#UCFBusiness Student Ambassadors Prepare for Fall 2015

By Sydney Cameron The #UCFBusiness Student Ambassadors recently welcomed 12 new members: David Augusma Brynleigh Benak Mery Diaz Vanessa Gomez Maddie Hammond John Kann Josh Mahadeo Alex Meleis Nhu Nguyen Natalia Scevola Kate Sprenzel Beth Young Student Ambassadors represent the college at key programs and events. They are tasked with engaging with fellow students, alumni …

#UCFBusiness’ Brittany Lark, Faculty Recognized at Founders’ Day

Contributions from Zenaida Gonzalez Kotala, Mark Schlueb, Sydney Cameron, Jonathan Gabriel The University of Central Florida’s best and brightest students, faculty and staff were honored at the recent Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. Six members of the UCF College of Business Administration (#UCFBusiness) faculty, as well as marketing student and Student Ambassador Brittany Lark, were recognized …