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It’s time for the post-Labor Day IPO wave—historically a favorable window—and companies are not sitting it out despite the ongoing economic and political uncertainties. Jay Ritter shares his insights in this story from Pitchbook.
It’s time for the post-Labor Day IPO wave—historically a favorable window—and companies are not sitting it out despite the ongoing economic and political uncertainties. Jay Ritter comments.
The IPO market may be hotter than at any time since 2021, but it still is no more heated than the long-term average. Jay Ritter shares his insights.
The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, the first such removal in the 112-year history of the central bank. Jay Ritter comments.
For many Americans, their identity and purpose is tied to their career. Some people stay with the same company for years, building friendships and developing a routine. So, when retirement comes around, it can be a difficult transition. Some people experience depression and loneliness after their retirement. Mo Wang discusses how retirement can affect one’s mental health and how to make retirement an easier life transition.
Publicly traded startups aren’t what they used to be. Insights from Jay Ritter inform this story.
Our new Warrington Alumni Connections series showcases graduates connecting with fellow alumni through various professional and social gatherings throughout the year. This photo story captures the vibrant interactions as Warrington alumni build relationships and strengthen our distinguished network through meaningful engagement. Grand Guard The Classes of 1974 and 1975 reunited on campus to celebrate their 50 year reunion. Alumni from the San Francisco area met with MBA students on their
In new research with Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Ilya Strebulaev, Blake Jackson, a Ph.D. candidate in finance at the University of Florida and visiting researcher at Stanford GSB, analyzed the educational backgrounds and investment performance of nearly 4,000 senior U.S. venture capitalists from 1996 to 2025. Their findings revealed that graduates from select MBA programs show clear advantages in VC investment performance. Read more in this story from
According to the U.S. News & World Report, the University of Florida is among the top MBA programs with the highest return for graduates earning more than $100,000. The MBA program is ranked as the No. 13 among public universities and the No. 20 nationwide. In 2024, graduates earned an average salary and signing bonus of $139,684 within three months of finishing their degree. Meanwhile, their average student debt was
