Business Press Releases

Steve Forbes Visits Fau to Deliver First Phil Smith Lecture
Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and a two-time candidate for President of the United States, visited Florida Atlantic University recently to deliver a lecture to students, faculty, staff and supporters of FAU at the College of Business.

FAU’s College of Business to Celebrate the Dedication of Phil Smith Hall and Center for Free Enterprise
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate the dedication of Phil Smith Hall and the Center for Free Enterprise at FAU’s College of Business with a special unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m., at the Sean Stein Pavilion in the College of Business.

FAU and Friends Honor Phil Smith for His Generosity
Friends and colleagues gathered at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale recently to honor Phil Smith, a leading Broward County businessman who recently gave his alma mater, Florida Atlantic University, a generous gift to further its College of Business.

Seventh College of Business Alumnus Honored by Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes 30 Under 30 North America 2025 honored a seventh College of Business alumnus for their golf ball recovery e-commerce company.

COB Marketing Department Launches Inaugural Executive Advisory Board
Six prestigious South Florida business leaders joined Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business's Marketing department executive advisory board as the department strives to strengthen its curriculum and competitive edge in the modern business world.