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Assistant Director of Communications

Allison Alsup is the Assistant Director of Communications for the UF Warrington College of Business. In her role, she is responsible for strategic planning and management of public relations as it relates to the college’s reputation. She is the primary contact for media relations and other external partnerships related to public relations. She previously served as Warrington’s Public Relations Specialist for five years. Prior to joining UF Warrington, she was the Public Relations and Partnerships Specialist at the UF College of the Arts. She received her bachelor’s degree in public relations and her Master of Science in Management from the University of Florida.

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Gainesville, FL 32611

Stories by Allison

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Bill Hough speaks at a podium during the dedication of Hough Hall

Warrington College of Business mourns the loss of alumnus and supporter William “Bill” Hough
April 22, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It is with deep sadness that the University of Florida Warrington College of Business shares the loss of one of its alumni and strongest supporters – William “Bill” R. Hough. The namesake of the Hough Graduate School

Young business man in suit with hands on bowed head and suit jacket over his shoulders sitting on stairs

New research finds student loan debt hinders students’ chances at securing a full-time job upon graduation
March 30, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In 2020, student loan debt in the United States hit a record high of $1.56 trillion. With the average student loan debt at almost $33,000, it’s no surprise that previous studies have found there are significant long-term

Cartoon gator in a suit holding hands up in peace signs on the White House lawn in front of Marine One helicopter

“I am not a crook”: How companies can respond when a partner is embroiled in scandal
March 25, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Watergate. The Iran-Contra Affair. Monica Lewinsky. Political scandals like these are rooted deep in the minds of Americans across generations. With new ones coming to light even now, like potential insider trading among U.S. Senators amid the

A small brown basket turned on its side with white eggs falling out. One of the eggs is broken.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: New research highlights the pitfalls of business dependence on government contracts
February 21, 2020 • Reading Time: 2 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – If you’re one of the millions of Americans preparing to file your taxes, you might be wondering, how is the government planning on spending my money? Of the estimated $1.8 trillion that the federal government is projected

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Why communications professionals should consider an MBA
December 3, 2019 • Reading Time: 4 minutes

As you might expect, business acumen is pervasive throughout many other industries, like engineering, law, health care, technology, communication and the sciences. If you’re currently in one of those fields, you might be considering boosting your business knowledge with an

Executive businessmen talking in a meeting room

Secrets don’t make friends: New research shows hedge funds gain information advantage from unique relationships with investment banks
September 24, 2019 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Keeping a secret is often easier said than done, especially when there’s money on the table. For years, news outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have written about investment banks allegedly giving

Bruce Brandes with his daughter and son at a GatorFootball game

Business Gators come back, give back: Bruce Brandes
September 24, 2019 • Reading Time: 4 minutes

Every fall, the University of Florida welcomes back its alumni for Homecoming, a celebration of alma mater pride across all generations of Gators. While most alumni return for the single Homecoming weekend, some alumni travel back to campus throughout the

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What happens at work, should stay at work: New study finds recovery is essential for employee performance and psychological, physical well-being
August 28, 2019 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When was the last time you received an email from your boss or a coworker after hours? As a member of the ultra-connected, technology-savvy workforce, it probably wasn’t too long ago that you were alerted to a

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Leadership SOS: First-ever study finds that leaders are in worse mood after helping employees with personal issues
August 13, 2019 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s not uncommon for employees to send an SOS signal to their leaders when they need help, regardless of whether it’s related to an in-office problem or one of personal nature. In fact, some researchers estimate that

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett to MBA students: This is what ‘sets apart a big winner from the rest of the pack’
July 15, 2019 • Reading Time: < 1 minute

In 1998, Warren Buffett visited the University of Florida to speak with MBA students. In his presentation, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO spoke about the importance of developing good personal qualities at a young age. See what qualities Buffett cites as

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