The University of Florida’s MBA program has been named among the best online MBA programs in the nation by Poets & Quants, a publication focused on business education reporting and insights. Rising five spots on the list, the University of
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Condo owners in Florida rush to sell as safety laws tighten
New safety regulations targeting condominium buildings in Florida are upending the state’s real estate market, leading to an influx of condo listings and financial challenges for many property owners. The safety regulations, signed into law in 2022, require all condominiums
UF Warrington College of Business among the top-ranked for practical business school research
Research authored by faculty of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business was named among the best in the world for its practical applications. Across the international business school community, the UF Warrington College of Business was ranked No.
The Economist | Tesla, Intel and the fecklessness of corporate boards
IPO data collected by Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter informs this story highlighting that too many directors at American companies aren’t doing their job. Read more from The Economist.
MIB Student Spotlight: McHenry Priestly
Military veteran McHenry Priestly (MIB ’24) is graduating this fall with his Master of International Business degree, which he pursued in the online program at 61 years old. In January 2025, he’ll begin pursuing his Ph.D. Q: Tell us about
MS Marketing Student Spotlight: Juliet Bell
Juliet Bell (BSBA ’24, MS Marketing ’25) is completing her undergraduate degree this fall, and continuing with her MS Marketing degree in the spring. After graduation, she will join Gartner in Dallas, Texas. Q: Tell us about yourself. Bell: “I
Find yourself shopping at Publix often? That’s by design.
BB&T Professor of Free Enterprise David Brown and Beth Ayers McCague Family Fellowship Associate Professor Brian Swider share insights into why Public dominates the city of Gainesville and crowds the local market. Read more in this story from the Independent
Research: Why Your Board Should Include a Long-Tenured Director
The presence of long-tenured independent directors on corporate boards can be an effective governance mechanism that leads to greater performance and reduced exposure to outside risks. However, there is a need for balance. Insights from R. Perry Frankland Professor David
The Wall Street Journal | IPOs Are So Passé. Here’s How Employees Are Getting Rich Now.
For years, the biggest startup founders would dream of an initial public offering. It was the key to raising capital, drumming up attention and rewarding longtime employees and early investors with a big payout. Not any more. These days, many
A decade of giving
James “Jimmy” Page (BSBA ’99) considers himself lucky enough to be born a Gator. The son of a University of Florida Levin College of Law graduate, Page didn’t think twice about earning his own degree from UF. With an interest