Jim Moran

Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship becomes FSU’s newest college

Published: November 1, 2019 | 10:50 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

Florida State University’s newest school — the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship — will now become its newest college, the university announced Friday during its Board of Trustees meeting. With the board’s unanimous approval of the name change, the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship becomes the nation’s first stand-alone college of entrepreneurship. In addition to elevating the […]

Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship will make FSU history with first graduating class

Published: May 2, 2019 | 2:30 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

Florida State University's 2019 spring commencement will include the first graduating class from the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship.

Florida State University will celebrate a historic moment when students in the first graduating class of the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship earn diplomas Friday, May 3. The school, made possible by a record $100 million gift by Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation in December 2015, will award bachelor’s degrees to 137 students […]

FSU’s new Jim Moran Building wins distinguished design award

Published: August 29, 2018 | 9:40 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, News

The innovative renovation of Florida State University’s new entrepreneurship-focused Jim Moran Building has won a prestigious design award recognizing architectural features that nurture learning and imagination. The American Institute of Architects in Florida has presented its Merit Award of Excellence for Renovations and Additions to the project’s architects. The award commended Architects Lewis + Whitlock […]

Gratitude and inspiration soar at FSU’s new Jim Moran Building

Published: May 1, 2018 | 5:05 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, News

President John Thrasher prepares to cut the ribbon celebrating FSU's new entrepreneurship-focused Jim Moran Building.

The optimistic, enthusiastic spirit of entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Moran was alive and well at a ribbon cutting for Florida State University’s new entrepreneurship-focused Jim Moran Building, and so were his words. Moran famously once said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” FSU is preparing an exciting new entrepreneurial future for students […]

FSU receives $100M to create the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship

Published: December 18, 2015 | 11:20 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University announced today the largest gift in its history — $100 million — from Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation to honor the late Jim Moran and create what will be the nation’s largest interdisciplinary, degree-granting school of entrepreneurship. The Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship will stand alone, offering and greatly expanding […]