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Join the college for Legacy Hall’s Jan. 6 ribbon cutting
Join Florida State University Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins, President Richard McCullough and College of Business Dean Michael D. Hartline for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of Legacy Hall — the new home of the College of Business — at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. Following the ceremony, guided tours of our five-story building will be available until 5 p.m. Come and experience Legacy Hall, which was designed to inspire education, collaboration and community, and is already being hailed as one of the most beautiful business schools in the nation. |
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“We’re in!” The College of Business has waited more than two decades to say that. Faculty and staff members began moving last month into Legacy Hall. The college dedicated an entire day on Nov. 14 to celebrating the transition – unveiling a stained-glass window in Dodd Hall’s FSU Heritage Museum in honor of Legacy Hall and the college’s 75th anniversary; hosting a “Farewell to Rovetta” pizza and networking party for students; and opening its new home to Legacy Hall donors, the college’s boards and the FSU administration in a “Toast and Tour” event. Now, classes are set to begin Jan. 7. Questions about the building? Check out the college's updated Legacy Hall page! |
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Who is this man? Hints: He once sold shoes at Kmart, had a very brief career at Waldenbooks and met his wife on the 30-yard line during marching band practice at Alabama’s Jacksonville State University. Stronger hints: Today he is saluted in the FSU College of Business for his “path to preeminence, “Four P’s” and years-long, all-hands-on push to fund and build the college’s world-class dream home, Legacy Hall. Read a profile on Dean Michael D. Hartline that includes news of a national award he received in late September during the University Sales Center Alliance’s annual meeting in Dallas. Also read about how the college Board of Governors honored him in October for his “leadership, vision and unconquered spirit in guiding the College of Business and the opening of Legacy Hall.” It marks the last of a 75th anniversary series on the college’s six deans. |
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They set the foundation for preeminence
Melvin Stith, who served as dean from 1991 to 2004, remains beloved for the warmth he carried into every room, respected for his ability to connect on a meaningful level and celebrated for laying the groundwork for the largest gift in FSU’s history. Caryn Beck-Dudley, who succeeded Stith and served as dean until 2015, fostered increased alumni engagement with students, established the finance department’s Student Investment Fund and launched the initial fundraising campaign for Legacy Hall. As the college observes its 75th anniversary, read about Stith and Beck-Dudley and how they established the foundation for the college’s preeminence. |
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The college congratulates three distinguished alumni for their October inductions into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Inducted during a black-tie gala at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center were Gail Knight (BS Accounting ’82), a highly successful photo-company pioneer and retired executive; Gregory Michaud (BS Real Estate ’91), a distinguished leader and expert in real estate finance; and Steven J. Mudder (B.S. Finance ’95), a globally renowned legal strategist, executive and investor. In her acceptance speech, Knight hailed her induction as “by far my greatest professional achievement.” Michaud called it “the pinnacle of my career” and Mudder “the greatest professional honor of my lifetime.” Check out photos from the event. |
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Top 10 showings abound in U.S. rankings
The college enjoyed a fantastic autumn in the national rankings, retaining its No. 1 status among four-year public schools on Niche’s 2026 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America list and rising to the No. 3 spot among publics on its 2026 Best Colleges for Business in America list. The college also gained Top 10 status in Niche’s overall rankings. In U.S. News & World Report’s annual national standings, the college earned a No. 2 ranking among all schools for undergraduate studies in risk management and insurance; a No. 6 showing among public schools for undergraduate real estate; a No. 18 ranking among public schools in marketing; and a No. 20 spot among public schools in accounting. |
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Late last month, the college launched Navigating Hedge Funds, the second installment of its Alternative Investments Series at FSU’s new collaboration space in West Palm Beach. Sessions on navigating private credit, then on hedge funds, allowed attendees to explore frameworks, language and insights to help them confidently integrate these alternative investments into client portfolios. Participants in these courses can earn CE credits across a variety of credentialing agencies. CE credits vary by course. The collaboration space, made possible via a donation from business alumnus Ben Macfarland (BS Real Estate ’03), helps to strengthen FSU’s commitment to expanding its reach and cultivating partnerships throughout South Florida. Contact Jeff Horton (jnhorton@business.fsu.edu) or Caroline Poole (cpoole@business.fsu.edu) for information on spring courses or the program. |
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The FSU Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Trustee Peter Collins as its chair in late August. Collins (BS Finance ’92; MBA ’97), a 2021 inductee into the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame, was first elected as board chair in August 2021. He is the co-founder and managing principal of Forge Capital Partners and CEO of Forge’s real estate private equity fund business. He previously served on the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees and as chair of the foundation’s Investment and Development committees. “I love the university,” Collins said, “and I love being able to lead such a passionate and engaged board of leaders.” |
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Alumnus Jamie Harden (BS Finance ’90) introduced himself as the new chair of the college’s Board of Governors in October, telling attendees of a joint board meeting that he was "thrilled" to assume the role at such a pivotal time. He noted the college's continual climb in the rankings and impending move into its game-changing new home, Legacy Hall. Later, in a conversation about goals, he said, “our next step (with Legacy Hall complete) is to determine how we can add more value. Our focus can now shift toward driving more student success: more resources for student services, internships and better job placements. We can focus more on supporting students.” |
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Before he launched into a presentation that focused on the company behind New York City’s massive Hudson Yards project, real estate development executive Mike Gilbane applauded officials from the College of Business and FSU Real Estate Center. “It’s really inspiring to see what you’re doing with the students; what they’re being exposed to,” Gilbane told the audience of industry leaders, faculty members and students gathered for the 31st FSU Real Estate TRENDS Conference in October. Gilbane, managing director of Related Fund Management for New York-based Related Companies, served as keynote speaker at the world-class business forum that brings together a cross-section of experts to discuss key conditions and developments affecting the real estate industry. |
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Turning property into purpose, success
“Imagine turning a piece of real estate into a lasting investment in the lives of business leaders.” So wrote John Held, the college’s chief development officer, on LinkedIn recently. Held continued: “Through tools like a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT), donors can convert appreciated property into lifetime income while supporting programs that empower students through hands-on learning and professional development.” Contact Held at jheld@business.fsu.edu if you’d like to explore how your real estate or other appreciated assets could help shape the next generation of business leaders. He and his Development Team are here to help you focus your philanthropy and proudly serve as your "Nole philanthropic advisors.” |
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Don’t miss these deadlines!
Mark your calendar for these important graduate application deadlines:
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On-Campus Master’s Programs, – Apply by the Jan. 15 priority deadline to secure early consideration for a spot in a 2026 cohort and a competitive assistantship. The college offers full-time, on-campus master's degrees in Accounting (MAcc), Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics (MS-BA) and Finance (MSF).
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Master’s Online and Part-Time Programs, Apply by March 1 for summer entry into part-time and online master's programs in Business Administration (MBA), Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) and Risk Management and Insurance (MS-RMI), including the new Online MBA with a Major in Alternative Investments and Finance.
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