Nicole Acosta looks forward to working with KPMG after graduating from the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program next year. As she plans for the future, she reflects on the past that brought her to today. Q: Tell us
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Warrington professor named among world’s most outstanding information systems scholars
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John B. Higdon Eminent Scholar Chair and Chair of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business’s Information Systems and Operations Management department Hsing Kenneth Cheng is one of this year’s recipients of INFORMS’ Information Systems Society
Why you shouldn’t buy the latest smartphone
When Apple or Samsung announces a new smartphone, do you roll your eyes or are you first in line at BestBuy? New models for smartphones are being released faster than most people can keep up. This influx of devices is
Putting students first
“@ProfSingh when is the homework assignment due?” “@user123 Friday night 11:59pm :-)” Davis Family Faculty Fellow Sonia Singh stands out among the University of Florida Warrington College of Business’s prestigious faculty partly for her extensive work experience and partly for
Applying for work? Don’t take your friend’s advice
Who would you rather go on a blind date with: someone you don’t know or someone recommended by a friend? The same is true when applicants are applying for jobs; according to new research by Beth Ayers McCague Family Fellowship
Jump, but not too fast
When Jim Etkin (BAcc ’82) enrolled at the University of Florida, all that he knew about the Warrington College of Business was an old law school joke: after graduating, students who earned A’s became professors, B’s became judges and C’s
Behind the sidelines, Warrington alumni influence change in the NFL
For these Warrington alumni, football season doesn’t start with the kickoff on September 5. Meet National Football League professionals Kelley Gazdak (BSBA ’94) and Ronika Carter (BS ’09, MSM ’10) who, though working beyond the collegiate level, keep their orange
Market speculators get an edge through finance professor’s new book
With constant developments in the field of finance, it can be tricky to predict what’s coming next. Fortunately, Alejandro Lopez-Lira, assistant professor at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, offers speculators an edge through his recently published book,
Huber Hurst Professor publishes book on AI and consumer law
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. The media can’t seem to get enough of it – but that’s because AI is rapidly gaining prevalence in every industry and influencing society in general. Huber Hurst Professor Larry DiMatteo addresses AI’s influences in his
Our family tree has cypress knees
Most fans of the Florida Gators joke about bleeding orange and blue, but the Prida family knows Gator pride is in their blood. Three generations of Pridas have graduated from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, beginning with