When Graham Cherrington graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1984, he faced a tough choice – try to enter a down job market or pursue his MBA. Earning an MBA was always part of his plan, but he initially saw that happening through a weekend program later in his career. Instead, a strong GMAT score and a worsening job market pushed him to pursue his MBA. Once the decision was made, there wasn’t much doubt
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Young Alumni Spotlight: Jade Skarda
Jade Mulvaney Skarda always looks forward to one specific part of her annual reviews at Deloitte. The review includes normal questions about performance and goals, but at the end, there’s always a question about what Deloitte refers to as “people contributions,” an important part of its evaluation process. It focuses on how employees are investing in others and building up employees in the organization. It doesn’t come natural for many, but for Skarda (BSBA ’16, MS-ISOM ’17), it’s a passion
6 ways to advance your career search this fall
Even though students won’t experience their normal on-campus classes this fall, there are still many ways for students to advance their career search. Warrington’s Business Career Services office continues to put together engaging opportunities for students to learn more about how to get a job after graduation. Here’s how: Career appointments Warrington students still have access to appointments with their career coaches or CAP mentors. Freshmen should work virtually with a CAP mentor this semester and all other students should
Student spotlight: Laura Dominguez
The Warrington College of Business is full of standout alumni and students. No matter their program or major, their time on campus plays an important role in preparing for impactful careers. This series will feature exceptional people from across Warrington. Learn more about what makes Laura Dominguez, a student in the Master of Science in Finance program, a standout student at the Warrington College of Business. Q: What is your degree program and when will you graduate? Dominguez: “I
How to decide between a DBA and a Ph.D.
Deciding to further your education is a big step but figuring out exactly which degree program you want to pursue is just as important. How do you choose between pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration or a Ph.D. program? The Warrington College of Business has great options for both. As you are making the decision, here’s what you need to know. You want a DBA if… You have 10+ years of management experience An important part of the UF DBA
Student spotlight: Joseph Robinson
The Warrington College of Business is full of standout alumni and students. No matter their program or major, their time on campus plays an important role in preparing for impactful careers. This series will feature exceptional people from across Warrington. Learn more about what makes Joseph Robinson, an undergraduate student at the Fisher School of Accounting, a standout student at the Warrington College of Business. Q: What is your degree program and when will you graduate? Robinson: “I am in
Welcome Warrington’s New Faculty for 2020-21
In addition to welcoming Dr. Saby Mitra as dean, the Warrington College of Business also welcomes five new faculty members during the 2020-21 academic year. Learn more about these outstanding faculty members who will continue to strength Warrington’s reputation. Dr. Amin Hosseininasab Dr. Hosseininasab comes to Warrington as an assistant professor in the marketing department. He received his Ph.D. in operations research with a minor in machine learning from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University in 2020.
Celebrating Warrington’s summer graduates
The Warrington College of Business celebrates all 343 students graduating this summer. As students prepare for our virtual commencement ceremony on August 15 at 7 p.m., we congratulate all students participating, whether they’re receiving their bachelor’s degree or doctorate. Learn more about the experiences of these three summer graduates and their future plans. JULIA ARTZI – BSBA ’20 Coming into UF, I set three general goals for myself in Warrington Welcome: get involved, study abroad and complete a combined degree program.
Warrington faculty, staff confident in reopening plan
As the Warrington College of Business remains open this fall, there will be some changes to the way classes are delivered. You can read more about Warrington’s plan to deliver an impactful product while also prioritizing the safety of students, faculty and staff. We’ll lean on our online expertise this fall, similar to how we did in the spring semester that was abruptly impacted by COVID-19. Our faculty and staff remain committed to our plan, and as you’ll see below
See where UF MBA Full-Time students are interning this summer
UF MBA Full-Time students are spending their summers interning in impactful roles for companies across the country. While most internships have gone virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these internships still provide an opportunity to put learning into practice at some of the world’s most respected brands. Hear from four students as they experience their internships. Rachelle Antoine, Owens Corning “I am interning with Owens Corning as their Strategic Marketing intern as a part of their Strategic Leadership Development Program.