The annual Turkey Tank Pitch Competition, a pioneering competition between the University of Florida and Florida State University, returned this year with an incredible display of innovation. Hosted at Florida State University, the event saw six teams – three from
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A journey of career, family and ambition
Carly Shotmeyer (MBA ’24) has paved a path of ambition, perseverance, and family values – one that seamlessly blends professional success, academic rigor and personal fulfillment. Born and raised in New Jersey, Shotmeyer credits her upbringing and the support of
What I wish I knew before starting an MBA
Earning your MBA can appear as intimidating as it is rewarding. The University of Florida Warrington College of Business provides an unparalleled journey for students ready to embark on an innovative experience that combines academics, hands-on learning opportunities, and an
MSM program ranks No. 13 in the nation according to QS
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program ranked 13 in the nation’s top graduate finance programs on QS’ 2025 Master’s in Management Rankings. The MSM program was named No. 13 among the ranked U.S. programs (No. 5 among U.S.
UF awards Andrea Handal as 2024-25 Kathleen Brown Retail Student of the Year
Andrea Handal has been honored as the Kathleen Brown Retail Student of the Year for 2024-25. Driven by a passion for retail, she chose to major in marketing with a minor in retail, while also working toward a combined MS-Marketing
UF’s mastering the market: MSF program ranks in the U.S. top 10
The William R. Hough Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program remained in the nation’s top 10 graduate finance programs on QS’ 2025 Master’s in Finance Rankings. The MSF program was named No. 10 among the ranked U.S. programs (No.
Charting New Paths: A transition from criminology to marketing
Madison Weitzel (BA ’24, MS ’24) had long set her sights on a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), making criminology her natural path.. Inspired by her father’s 20 years of military
Balancing Act: Earning an MBA while working
As individuals, we constantly battle to obtain the perfect balance. We are in a perpetual state of calculation to achieve stability within our work life, social life, family life and school life. Jarred Paurowski (MBA ’24) has a deep understanding
Warrington Ph.D. Students Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Ph.D. students Pancy Li (Ph.D. ’26), Kevin Munch (Ph.D. ‘25) and Junhui Yang (Ph.D. ‘26) received the Warrington College of Business Ph.D. Teaching Award for their exceptional contributions during the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. The award is bestowed
Larry A. DiMatteo wins Virginia Maurer Award for Best Ethics Paper on AI in law
On August 10th, Larry A. DiMatteo received the prestigious Virginia Maurer Award for Best Ethics Paper at the annual Academy of Legal Studies in Business meeting in Washington, D.C. His winning paper, titled “Governance of Lawyering and Lawyering Governance of