The Bisk College of Business celebrated its newly renovated lobby with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 14, as President John Nicklow and COB Dean Theodore Richardson welcomed the campus community to the modern, sleek new space.
Designed to inspire connections and support the next generation of business leaders, the new lobby features modular seating with built-in charging ports and power outlets, a large screen featuring business and market news from Bloomberg and a stock ticker scrolling along on the edge of the balcony. The refreshed lobby creates an inviting, professional space where business students can learn, collaborate and recharge.
Originally slated to begin in 2020, the project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Dory Sigman, COB director of operations and finance, it was later reclassified as a capital project, and renovations began in summer 2024, wrapping up in late September that year.
The adjoining café area also received a makeover. This update was inspired by a class project led by instructor Tim Muth, who challenged his students to treat the café as a business case. Students presented the concept to Dining Services, who collaborated with Florida Tech vendor Canteen to bring the student-driven vision to life.
Early reports indicate the lobby and café have been busy with students hanging out, collaborating and enjoying the new space.
See the full photo gallery from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
