Are Good Deals Really a Thing?

November 25, 2019 by
With new technology comes new ways to shop online and find a good deal, but retailers also have new tools at their disposal to charge customers higher prices. “Retail guru” Anand Krishnamoorthy discusses how retailers exploit consumers’ lack of knowledge to charge higher prices and how shoppers can beat retailers at their own game this […]

Billionaires, Border Walls and Self-Driving Trucks: Are They Really a Thing?

November 11, 2019 by
Presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle point to a host of different factors for the state of the U.S. economy. With an economic recession on the way, renowned economist Glenn Hubbard joins UCF Business faculty John Solow, Sami Alpanda and Paul Jarley to discuss the hot topic of income inequality and when we […]

‘GEB Points’ Have Major Impact on Student Professional and Academic Success

November 4, 2019 by
In a recent LinkedIn article, Lonny Butcher, instructor at UCF College of Business, reported some of the key activities that his students had participated in that led to many of them receiving job offers after college. Lonny Butcher teaches a series of career and professional development courses at the University of Central Florida, with an […]

Is Sleeping on it Really a Thing?

November 4, 2019 by
Many successful people are sleep deprived, but that doesn’t mean coffee and energy drinks are the keys to business success. In fact, these individuals are likely successful despite their lack of sleep — not because of it. Is shaving off a few hours of sleep really worth the extra time? Jeff Gish, Ph.D., Assistant Professor […]

Inspiring Interns: Luis Guzman

October 17, 2019 by
  Luis Guzman had his mind made since the first day he walked onto UCF’s campus. Becoming a leader, getting involved and setting himself up for success was something Guzman had already hoped to achieve. Guzman is an international student from Mexico City, and by leaving his family and life behind, he knew he was taking […]

Inspiring Interns: Jeselyn Labiste

October 10, 2019 by
Always looking for new opportunities and challenges, Jeselyn Labiste is a UCF business student studying at the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting with a concentration in International Business. She also supports UCF’s College of Business as a student ambassador, working to transform the college into a “next-generation business school.” Jeselyn plans to graduate in […]

Is Open Banking Really a Thing?

October 9, 2019 by
With open banking, is technology creating a decentralized future of banking? Smartphone apps like Mint and Personal Capital paved the way for customers to access the entirety of their financial data in one place, but now, major banks are beginning to enter the open banking game. What are the repercussions for traditional banking institutions? What […]

Inspiring Interns: Jordan Bubar

October 3, 2019 by
Seeking out his current internship over a year in advance, Jordan Bubar has been raising the bar since he’s become a Knight. Since 2017, Bubar has held many positions on campus to prepare himself for future leadership roles. Becoming a UCF College of Business Ambassador and joining the President’s Leadership Council, Bubar knew being active […]

Inspiring Interns: Marisa McCarty

September 26, 2019 by
  Being involved around campus is crucial, but Marisa McCarty has gone above and beyond to diversify her involvement on campus. Four years ago, McCarty began assisting UCF professors as an undergraduate assistant, which helped shape her into the leader she is today. Since August 2018, McCarty has been a UCF College of Business Ambassadors, holding […]

Inspiring Interns: Jahir Hernandez

September 18, 2019 by
    Motivated, technology-oriented strategic thinker, Jahir Hernandez enjoys a good challenge. He’s not only a finance student but is also part of the UCF College of Business Ambassadors at the UCF College of Business. He anticipates on graduating in Spring 2020. In order to take his career to the next level, he accepted an […]