SBI
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI), under the leadership of the founding dean Dr. Sybil Collins Mobley, was established in 1974 to prepare talented students from around the nation and the world to not only survive, but to thrive in a competitive global market place. Nearly four decades later, the outstanding record of SBI’s achievements is known worldwide, especially among corporate executives and recruiters who frequently visit SBI to observe and review its academic, professional development and internship programs as well as to recruit SBI students. Tom Peters, in his bestselling book, A Passion for Excellence, described SBI as “the Marine corps of business schools: pride, poise, excellence!”

(From left to right - Front Row: Jasmine Morten, Layah Gaines, Jordyn Anderson, Kamau Randolph, Professor Valerie Anderson, Olugbemisola Odewole, Carlynn Andrews, Laila Crawley, Cameron Wong, Tatyana Rodriquez, Dr. Ava Holt Back Row: Hannah Brown, Daniyah Curry, Leylani Sime, Aaron Wooden, Jabari Mackey, Ryan Knight, Horatio Jones, Candace Harrison, Malik Peters, Moriah Deane, Johnathan Adams, Wesley Lambert, and Ce'Niyah Louden)
We are pleased to share highlights from the National Sales Network (NSN) 2026 Student Conference and to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the students who represented our university. Of the 1,200 applications submitted nationwide, 200 students were selected; including 31 from FAMU. Our delegation included students from SBI and the School of Journalism & Graphic Communications. Additionally, 30 of the 200 students were selected for the inaugural class of the David Richardson Center of Sales Excellence, an exclusive two-day experience held before the conference. FAMU remains the nation's only collegiate NSN chapter. More >>

Florida A&M University senior Lauren Mickens turned a setback into a major opportunity by excelling in national case competitions, winning first place in the Shell OneHBCU event and later leading her team to a second‑place finish in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Innovation Challenge. Her success highlights her resilience, leadership, and the strong preparation she gained through FAMU’s School of Business and Industry as she continues pursuing new professional opportunities and future career goals. More >>
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