The event featured a ribbon-cutting and ceremonial signing of the gift agreement in recognition of Dr. Herbert Wertheim’s $65 million philanthropic investment in the college as well as tours of the 218,000 square-foot facility.
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Introducing the Herbert Wertheim College of Business and a bold new era
A $65 million commitment from Dr. Herbert Wertheim includes financial support to endow and name FSU's College of Business the Herbert Wertheim College of Business and rename Legacy Hall, the college’s world-class new building, the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence.
Business Career Services, Seneff Scholars to launch mentorship initiative
The Seneff Scholar Peer Coaching and Mentoring Initiative features a cohort of 20 elite students from the college’s James M. Seneff Honors Program to help fellow students navigate their academic careers and achieve professional readiness and success.
Harden embraces ‘amazing responsibility’ as new Board of Governors chair
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.
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.
