Jamie Harden, the new chair of the FSU College of Business Board of Governors, shares his thought on his goals as chair, the role of the Board of Governors, the promise of Legacy Hall and more.
Collegewide News
Country’s top-ranked real estate program adds flair to FSU TRENDS
Eight students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s No. 1-ranked real estate program are traveling more than 1,000 miles to Tallahassee this week to participate in a new case competition that will take place during the FSU Real Estate TRENDS Conference.
Named fund from Board of Governors leaves dean ‘humbled, honored’
The Dean Michael D. Hartline Leadership Endowment for Dean’s Discretionary Funding – a long-held secret largely among board members until Friday’s joint board meeting – will allow Hartline flexibility to invest in needs at his discretion. The endowment comes as the college prepares to move into Legacy Hall, a world-class facility that officials expect to launch an era of increased national and global recognition.
Niche rankings affirm high quality of FSU business programs
The FSU College of Business retained its No. 1 status among four-year public schools on Niche’s recently released 2026 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America lists and rose to the No. 3 spot among publics on its 2026 Best Colleges for Business in America list.
High-demand alternative investment education coming to South Florida
The Florida State University College of Business this fall launches executive education in West Palm Beach, Fla., aimed at bolstering skills in the booming field of alternative investments.
College mourns loss of major supporter, spouse of legendary professor
Charles Rockwood, a Florida State University professor emeritus and a transformative supporter of the university and the College of Business, has passed, four years after his trailblazing wife, Persis Rockwood.
New MBA major to meet finance industry demand
Future online MBA applicants to Florida State University can pursue a newly created Major in Alternative Investments and Finance. Aimed at providing a pivotal financial skill set already in high demand, the new major leverages FSU’s nationally ranked programs in finance, real estate, and risk management and insurance.
College inducts three more into Faculty Hall of Fame, honors faculty, staff
The College of Business' inductions of Robert Brymer, the late Ross Heck and the recently retired James Pitts into its Charles A. Rovetta Faculty Hall of Fame coincided with its annual faculty and staff awards presentations.
MBA Real Estate Specialty rises in national rankings
Florida State University’s MBA specialty in real estate secured the No. 1 spot in Florida and the No. 6 rank nationally, according to public schools listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 graduate rankings released today.
VITAS Healthcare CEO: Health care needs evolution, not ‘fixing’
Nick Westfall, chairman and CEO of Miami-based VITAS Healthcare, delivered the keynote address during the 2025 Business of Healthcare Summit at Florida State University.
