�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ

Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU

From left, Steven Carnovale, Ph.D., director of Florida Atlantic’s College of Business’ Master’s Program in Supply Chain Management and associate professor of supply chain management; Vegar Wiik, assistant dean and executive director of Executive Education; Tim Martin, CEO and president of Tropical Shipping; Kerrlene Wills, director of governmental and community affairs of Tropical Shipping; and Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of Florida Atlantic’s College of Business, cut the ribbon to open the Tropical Shipping Study Room at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ’s College of Business.

---

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ’s College of Business and Tropical Shipping recently celebrated the naming of the Tropical Shipping Study Room at the Schmidt Family Complex, Boca Raton campus. The event recognized a gift made by Tropical Shipping to support the College of Business’ Supply Chain Management Program.

“Tropical Shipping is happy to join with FAU’s College of Business in its efforts to educate and train the next generation of business leaders,” said Tim Martin, president and CEO of Tropical Shipping. “By bringing our experience and expertise in supply chain management to programming at FAU, we hope to support and guide these students as they develop their career goals.”

The funding will also sponsor the Tropical Shipping Speaker Series, a three-year lecture series that will bring business experts on campus to speak and engage with students. Expanding program offerings and experiential learning in collaboration with local businesses is a focus of the college. These activities provide career building experiences for students, helping to develop a skilled pipeline of graduates entering the workforce to fulfill the needs of the dynamic South Florida business industry and beyond.

The Supply Chain Management Program prepares students with knowledge and skills to succeed in a career in supply chain management, a key element of the trade, retail, manufacturing and service sectors worldwide. The college offers a master’s in supply chain management, professional master’s in supply chain management, and Certificate in Supply Management (CPSM®) for working professionals.

“We are pleased to enter this partnership with Tropical Shipping,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “Connecting with industry leaders in the community benefits the companies and our students. It provides students with educational experiences and networking opportunities that improve their career trajectories, and it helps the companies identify talented students – together, this supports our local economy.”

Tropical Shipping has been a trusted cargo and freight carrier for the Caribbean, the Bahamas and South America for more than 63 years. With corporate offices in Riviera Beach, Florida, more than 1,500 employees, and 31 port locations, Tropical Shipping offers comprehensive freight services including Less‑than‑Container Load (LCL), Full‑Container Load (FCL), refrigerated cargo, and inland transportation. Tropical Shipping maintains frequent, dependable sailing schedules and full-service solutions for businesses and consumers across the region.

-FAU-

Tags: foundation | community | business