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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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Young woman turning on a wireless smart column at home

A guide to technology hardware pricing: New research highlights how companies can strategically price products, contrary to conventional pricing wisdom
May 12, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In today’s modern world, we rely heavily on technology to connect with others. From Zoom-calling into a work meeting via a Mac laptop or iPhone, to asking Alexa through the Amazon Echo to set a calendar reminder

Two cartoon well-dressed gators drinking martinis looking sideways at another disheveled gator holding a beer and waving at the two other gators. Behind them is a bar with various bottles on the shelves.

Keeping up with the Joneses: New research finds executives accept positions that enhance social status rather than increase pay
May 5, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s been said that you’re only as good as the company you keep. With that in mind, it would be safe to say that if Apple’s Tim Cook, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett or Amazon’s Jeff Bezos were

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

Saby Mitra

Georgia Tech senior associate dean and IT management researcher appointed dean of UF Warrington College of Business
March 3, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Sabyasachi “Saby” Mitra, senior associate dean of faculty and research and Thomas R. Williams – Wells Fargo professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology Scheller College of Business, has been named dean of the University of Florida

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C-suite views: Atlanta alumnae share career and leadership advice
March 2, 2020 • Reading Time: < 1 minute

When Business Gators leave The Swamp, they embark on a journey to make their mark on the world. Many move to the city famously known by only the first letter of its name – Atlanta.  Alison Rand, Suzanne Christensen and

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Atlanta C-suite views | Alison Rand
February 27, 2020 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

When Alison Rand (BSAc ’90) first came to the University of Florida in 1986, she wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to study, but she knew she was ready to trade the snow in her home state of New Jersey

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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

Joyce Bono

Management professor’s paper named third most popular of the decade
February 18, 2020 • Reading Time: 2 minutes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A research paper by Dr. Joyce Bono, W.A. McGriff, III Professor, was named among the most popular articles of the past ten years by Nonprofit Management & Leadership. From 2010-2019, “Sources of volunteer motivation: Transformational leadership and

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