Business, Law & Policy

First class starts at FSU’s Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship

Published: August 29, 2017 | 10:54 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

The first class of the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship is held on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in FSU's Health and Wellness Center.

John Breed just couldn’t stay away. The former Florida State University entrepreneurship faculty member, a successful entrepreneur himself in the private sector, is back teaching at FSU after working the past year at a large IT company. The opportunity to help launch FSU’s Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship was irresistible for someone with an entrepreneurial […]

FSU Student Bar Association earns top national award from ABA Law Student Division

Published: August 16, 2017 | 9:39 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

For the sixth time in 10 years, the Florida State University College of Law Student Bar Association (SBA) received the National Achievement Award, which honors the best SBA in the nation and is also known as the SBA of the Year Award, from the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Student Division. The award was presented […]

Applications open for entrepreneurship sessions in South Florida

Published: August 10, 2017 | 2:15 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

File Photo: Jan and Jim Moran. Automotive legend and philanthropist Jim Moran, who died in 2007 at the age of 88, dedicated his energy and focus to building greater opportunity for business owners. That legacy continues with entrepreneurship programs for business owners and students.

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University’s College of Business is accepting applications through Sept. 30 for its Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Small Business Executive Program, offered at no cost to participants, provides valuable training to leaders of small businesses. […]

FSU MAAPP students host roundtable on retaining young professionals

Published: July 24, 2017 | 11:56 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

FSU Master of Applied American Politics and Policy students hosted a roundtable discussion July 21 with local, state and federal leaders to discuss opportunities for young professionals in the Capital City. (Photo by Allie Pass)

Florida State University Master of Applied American Politics and Policy students hosted a roundtable discussion July 21 with local, state and federal leaders to discuss opportunities for young professionals in the Capital City. Applied educational programs, like the FSU MAAPP program, provide young professionals an opportunity to pursue a graduate degree while advancing in their […]

Florida’s CPM program adds 351 new graduates

Published: July 13, 2017 | 10:00 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

The Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM) program will honor 351 new graduates this summer, bringing the total number of CPM graduates in Florida to approximately 5,906 — more than any other state. In honor of these CPM graduates, Gov. Rick Scott has designated the week of July 24-30, 2017, as “Certified Public Manager Recognition Week.” The […]

FSU study: Juveniles transferred to adult courts receive more time for their crimes

Published: July 6, 2017 | 9:17 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

Peter Lehmann, a doctoral candidate in FSU’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida transfers juvenile offenders to adult court at a higher rate than any other state in the nation, and a new Florida State University study has found that those transferred are much less likely to be sentenced to incarceration than adults. However, those juveniles who are sent to jail or prison are given longer incarceration […]

FSU hospitality school names alumna of the year

Published: July 3, 2017 | 10:45 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, News

Janine Budzius is the 2017 Alumna of the Year at FSU's Dedman School of Hospitality.

Florida State University’s Dedman School of Hospitality has named Janine Budzius, general manager and chief operating officer of Philadelphia Country Club, as its 2017 Alumna of the Year. Budzius, who graduated from FSU’s Dedman School of Hospitality and College of Business in 1986, will be honored at the school’s annual Honors & Awards Dinner on […]

Profiles in Leadership: Blomberg strives to bring criminology research to life

Published: June 27, 2017 | 10:26 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, News, University News

Thomas Blomberg has made it his mission to have a meaningful and transformative career, that at its core not only informs but actually helps people. As dean of Florida State University’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, he has made it his goal to ensure the college’s research does the same — research that not […]

Social connections impact voter turnout, decisions, says FSU researcher

Published: June 27, 2017 | 9:37 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

When it comes to voter turnout and election outcomes, it’s not just what you know, but perhaps who you know that makes the difference, according to a new study led by a Florida State University researcher. People more closely connected to electoral candidates in their social network vote at higher rates, according to Matthew Pietryka, an assistant professor of […]

FSU entrepreneurship student competes in national competition

Published: June 16, 2017 | 3:37 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

FSU entrepreneurship student Ana Sanchez is the co-founder of TerraVida Co. and MyHealthy Campus.

A Florida State University entrepreneurship major has been selected to participate in a national competition that fosters growth for the next generation of women-owned businesses. Ana Sanchez, a senior in FSU’s new Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship, will compete in the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Student Entrepreneur Program, which takes place June 18-23 in […]

Excitement builds as $100 million Moran gift comes to life at FSU

Published: May 31, 2017 | 3:33 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, News

The renovation of the FSU Jim Moran Building is at its halfway point. The 20,000 square foot, three-story building will be the headquarters for the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in downtown Tallahassee.

A year and a half after Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation gifted a record $100 million to Florida State University, the support already is transforming the university and creating opportunities for students and business owners for generations to come. The gift’s positive impact is gaining momentum across campus and beyond. The 22-year-old Jim […]

FSU risk management/insurance program earns prestigious award

Published: May 30, 2017 | 1:58 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

Cassandra Cole is the department chair of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate, and Legal Studies at Florida State University.

The Florida State University College of Business has been awarded the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence (GCIE) designation by the International Insurance Society for its highly ranked risk management/insurance program. The designation is awarded to universities and colleges with outstanding risk management and insurance programs and in selecting designees, the society considers such factors as […]