Gator Ubiquity Statue with Heavener Hall behind on a sunny day
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Warrington Alumni Connections: May 2025

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. 

40 Gators Under 40 

Daniel Betancourt (MBA ’17), Darren Palestine (BSBA ’06, MIB ’09) and Sal Rehmetullah (BSBA ’10) were honored at the 40 Gators Under 40 awards ceremony celebrating all of the University of Florida alumni on this year’s list. 

Read more about Daniel, Darren and Sal in the Warrington Newsroom. 

Photos by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Images from the 40 Gators Under 40 Weekend on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Sanders Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography for UF Alumni Association.

The 40 Gators Under 40 Class of 2025

Daniel Bentancourt. Images from the 40 Gators Under 40 Weekend on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Emerson Alumni Hall in Gainesville, FL. Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography for UF Alumni Association.

Daniel Bentancourt

Darren Palestine. Images from the 40 Gators Under 40 Weekend on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Emerson Alumni Hall in Gainesville, FL. Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography for UF Alumni Association.

Darren Palestine

NCAA Tournament in San Antonio 

Gators messed with Texas and took home the national title! 

Rob Klein (BSBA ‘97) and his son Ethan enjoyed watching the Gators win in San Antonio. 

Rob Klein (BSBA ‘97) and his son Ethan enjoyed watching the Gators win in San Antonio.

The Arsenault-Metz Family representing the Orange & Blue (from left): Mike Metz, Leslie Metz (BSBA ‘08, JD ‘12, MBA ‘22), Nancy Arsenault and Gerry Arsenault (BSAc ‘78). 

The Arsenault-Metz Family representing the Orange & Blue (from left): Mike Metz, Leslie Metz (BSBA ‘08, JD ‘12, MBA ‘22), Nancy Arsenault and Gerry Arsenault (BSAc ‘78).

Bettina Weiss (BSAc ‘97) and Greg Weiss (BA ‘95) got to meet the legendary Billy Donovan. 

Bettina Weiss (BSAc ‘97) and Greg Weiss (BA ‘95) got to meet the legendary Billy Donovan.

Spring 2025 Professional MBA Commencement 

MBA students in the Online, Weekend Part-Time, Executive and Weekend Part-Time in South Florida programs walked across the graduation stage this month. Alumna and Vice President of Revenue at Virgin Voyages Jessica Fleisher (MBA ’13) addressed them during the ceremony. 

Jessica Fleisher wears a graduation cap and gown while speaking at a podium.

Doctor of Business Administration Alumni Weekend 

Multiple classes of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) alumni gathered for a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, learning from powerful panel discussions and more.

Four men sit at a table while eating lunch during DBA Alumni Weekend.

Three people wearing Gator gear pose for a photo at a baseball game during DBA Alumni Weekend.

Five people wearing orange and blue post for a photo during a baseball game.

2025 Gator Globes

Heavener School of Business alumna and Senior Manager at Bain & Co. Mikaela Moore (BSBA ‘12) came back to speak to undergraduate students at the 2025 Gator Globes awards ceremony. 

Mikaela Moore speaks at a podium during an awards ceremony for students.