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Read the latest stories about University of Florida Warrington College of Business alumni and friends, a powerful network of business graduates who are leading industries around the world.

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16 business podcasts you should listen to right now

Students, alumni, faculty and staff from the Warrington College of Business shared their recommendations for podcasts that you should check out. See their selections and what you’ll get out of listening to each in the list below. Working Title with

Paul Gourley military portrait in U.S. Air Force camouflage uniform

Impacting the globe through the military and medicine

After 27 years of military service, Paul Gourley and his wife, Melissa, had a difficult decision to make. Gourley was mulling retirement and a return to the civilian world and ultimately decided that was the best move for him and

John Banko stands at the front of a classroom in Heavener Hall. Students can be seen from behind watching.

New program prepares students for careers in wealth management

This fall, students at the Warrington College of Business and across the University of Florida will have the opportunity to hone their wealth management skills thanks to a new program dedicated to the subject. Warrington’s wealth management program is designed

Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy

From Cuba to CFO

Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy’s life could have ended up vastly different had her parents not taken an opportunity to leave their home country of Cuba for the United States. After living under the repressive communist regime for years, Gulacsy’s parents and

Peter Sealey seated with a woman next to him

Giving back to the future of marketing

Peter Sealey’s successful marketing career was highlighted by managing the Coca-Cola marketing team that came up with the company’s iconic polar bears commercials. His education began with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, a Master’s degree from Yale

A group of Warrington graduates who were hired at Procter and Gamble.

Corporate Partnerships: Procter & Gamble

As the largest consumer goods company in the world, Procter & Gamble is overwhelmed with college students applying for jobs every year. And while they hire the best talent from anywhere in the world, Procter & Gamble has seen a

Al Warrington stands next to the Warrington College of Business sign

25 Years of the Warrington College of Business: A Tribute to Al Warrington

In 1996, Al Warrington made his first of several major gifts to the University of Florida’s then College of Business Administration. His initial gift of $12 million established an endowment for the college and provided much-needed support for the faculty.

Cindy Pekrul

Leading accounting across the media landscape

After helping two companies through bankruptcies early in her career, Cindy Pekrul was struggling to decide what was next. She already had great experience in financial operations, but she wanted a break before figuring out what the next step looked

Dan O'Keefe

Seeing Double: How a Gator twin found dual passions in business and law

When Dan O’Keefe (BSBA ’90, JD ’95) thinks back to why he chose to apply to the University of Florida in the late 1980s, two factors stood out – UF’s reputation and affordability. It also helped that his twin brother,

Young female business woman of Asian ethnicity dressed in business attire looks in a mirror as if preparing for an interview

Beauty before skills? How attractiveness helps in the hiring process, but confidence is king

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Think back to your last job interview in which you didn’t get hired. What were some of the reasons you told yourself you didn’t land the job? Maybe you struggled during the interview or you didn’t possess

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