Category Archives: College News

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

    Watch how Jesse Wolfe of O’Dang Hummus gives a pitch that got him a $50,000 deal on Shark Tank. Video: 1:04 min.     Jesse Wolfe talks about his past two years at the UCF LaunchPad. Watch the story of how he started and where he is today! Video: 4:56 min.  

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 […]

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 […]

Students Share Their Stories about the Benefits of Attending the 2015 Hall of Fame by Jessica Greene This year, the UCF College of Business Administration (#UCFBusiness) Hall of Fame event opened its doors to 28 nervous and excited students. The event gave these students the opportunity to network with the most elite alumni from the […]

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 […]

By Maddie Hammond and Anasa Payne Delta Air Lines, one of the world’s largest global airlines, visited the University of Central Florida for a recruiting event on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Aptly named “Delta Day,” the event was presented by the UCF College of Business Administration (#UCFBusiness) Office of Professional Development. Students were given the […]

By Jessica Greene This year, the UCF College of Business Administration (#UCFBusiness) is proud to honor Dwayne Houston, marketing senior, and Elizabeth Connor, management senior, for being selected for Order of Pegasus. Only a handful of students from the university receive the honor of Order of Pegasus, the most prestigious award a student can attain […]