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Venture for Athletes Wins FAU Business Pitch Competition
A new company using sensor technology to help athletes perform better won the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Business Pitch Competition sponsored by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. Dash, founded by FAU student Juan Fortich, develops small wearable pods that allow athletes to be healthier and maximize performance by improving their form in real time.

FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023
Hispanic consumers were less optimistic at the beginning of 2023, concerned about the U.S. economy in the short and long term, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

AACSB Extends FAU College of Business’ Accreditation
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business remains one of a select group of academic institutions with global accreditation in business, a universal standard certifying a program's quality.

NIL Deal Could Be Game-changer for Amateur Athletes in Smaller Sports
A Clemson University lacrosse player’s landmark name, image and likeness (NIL) deal could be the catalyst for similar arrangements for amateur athletes who play non-revenue-generating sports, according to a sports management expert at Florida Atlantic University.

KUDOS: March 2023
Kudos honors the accomplishments of FAU Business faculty, staff, and students.

FAU’s College of Business Receives Grant From JPMorgan Chase
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business received a sponsorship from JPMorgan Chase’s Women on the Move (WOTM) to create programs and opportunities for finance majors that are expected to attract a diverse group of students and prepare students from many backgrounds to become successful professionals in the finance industry. JPMorgan Chase will serve as the inaugural Financial Services Sponsor of the Women in Finance program for the College of Business. The program is open to all students and focuses on educating and training finance professionals.