The Hill – August 21, 2025
In an op-ed about tariffs, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, argued that rising U.S. tariffs are fueling trade-based money laundering, as higher rates incentivize customs fraud schemes like mis-invoicing, transshipment and false country-of-origin claims. He warned that this overlap between tariff evasion and criminal activity can be used by groups ranging from businesses to drug traffickers.
CBS News and Station Group – September 29, 2025
In a national story about Cracker Barrel’s rebrand failure, Nancy Richmond, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, used the restaurant chain’s real-time stock dive as a teachable moment about understanding target audiences in a class featured on the network. The segment was broadcast in major media markets across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
“As tariff rates climb, they create fertile ground for illicit financial flows – including money laundering and other forms of corruption – because higher duties encourage mis-invoicing, smuggling and other schemes to avoid the tax burden.”
— Jerry Haar, Clinical Professor, International Business
NBC Miami – September 30, 2025
In a story about Florida’s minimum wage rising to $14 per hour, Robinson Reyes Peña, assistant teaching professor of finance, explained that while this helps workers keep up with living costs, it may challenge small businesses and could affect hiring decisions.
The News & Observer – October 10, 2025
In a piece exploring why many Amazon delivery drivers in North Carolina can be laid off with little or no warning, even during large workforce reductions, Craig Austin, associate professor of marketing and logistics, explained that many drivers are classified as contractors rather than direct employees, and are not covered by laws requiring advance notice.
“With transportation being often outsourced, drivers enjoy far fewer protections currently.”
— Craig Austin, Associate Teaching Professor, Marketing and Logistics
The Real Deal – October 30, 2025
In a story about apartment overhang in South Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted that many renters can afford luxury apartments and rent only because they don't have enough money for a down payment. This phenomenon is helping sustain demand even amid a rental oversupply.
Daily Mail – November 24, 2025
A story highlighted the findings of Linnea Chapman, assistant professor of marketing, who uncovered that certain self-improvement gifts, even when well-intended ones, risk being unwanted or under-appreciated by recipients.
“Gifts are supposed to signal love and generosity, but a self-improvement gift can threaten someone's view of themselves as lovable and acceptable as they are. It challenges a very basic social need – to be valued without conditions.”
— Linnea Chapman, Assistant Professor, Marketing and Logistics
The Conversation – January 6, 2026
In a national research brief on exclusionary advertising, Jaclyn Tanenbaum, assistant professor of marketing, shared findings showing how ads that intentionally exclude certain audiences can be more effective at attracting the right customers. The Conversation piece was published by more than 20 media outlets across the world.
Medical Buyer – March 31, 2026
In a story highlighting his research, FIU Business professor Paulo Gomes finds that brief, structured progression-of-care huddles can help hospital teams diagnose patients 14% faster and cut discharge time by nearly 40% for complex cases, without increasing 30-day readmissions. The article highlights how short, interdisciplinary meetings improve coordination among physicians, nurses, social workers and care coordinators, helping hospitals move patients through care more efficiently while maintaining quality.