David F. Miller, Sr., a proud Warrington alumnus and namesake of the David F. Miller Retailing Education and Research Center, passed away Nov. 19. He was 86 years old. Miller (BSBA ’51) enjoyed a brilliant 37-year career at JC Penney,
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Warrington celebrates dedication of Bergstrom Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The newly refurbished Kelley A. Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies was officially dedicated Thursday afternoon at Bryan Hall. About 100 Warrington alumni, faculty, staff and guests attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, then toured the remodeled Center, which
Fisher School mourns passing of Bob Lowe
Robert N. Lowe, Jr., an alumnus and proud supporter of the Fisher School of Accounting, passed away Sept. 7. He was 57 years old. “Bob was simply one of the smartest people I’ve ever known,” said Dr. Gary McGill, J.
COO of Fortune 500 company emphasizes importance of Big Data
By 2020, there will be as many bits of data as there are stars. By 2020, there will be 50 billion devices connected to the Internet—approximately 6.5 connected devices per person. Four billion Google searches are being conducted per day.
On Top of the World
Bruce and Laura Gross wanted to do something special to support the construction of Heavener Hall, the Warrington College of Business Administration’s new undergraduate building. Not only will their unique gift catch the attention of Warrington students, but it will
UF celebrates entrepreneurial spirit at inaugural Gator100 Awards
The University of Florida’s most innovative and emerging companies were celebrated Friday at the inaugural Gator100 Awards at UF’s Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Sponsored by UF, the Warrington College of Business Administration and the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the
Entrepreneurial vision has alumnus on inaugural Gator100
Skye Perry’s small business, which he and three co-workers operated from his basement, was at a pivotal point. The company was doing well, but 80-hour work weeks and limited capital and resources were keeping it from growing. So what would
UF, Warrington celebrate dedication of Heavener Hall
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Heavener Hall, the Warrington College of Business Administration’s new home for undergraduate programs and activities, was officially dedicated during a ceremony Friday afternoon on the business campus. Among the distinguished guests in attendance were University of Florida
College mourns loss of devoted alumnus
The Warrington community suffered the loss of one of its greatest supporters Thursday when William F. Poe (BSBA ’53) passed away at the age of 82. Poe, who served as the Mayor of Tampa from 1974 to 1979, supported the
Warrington alumnus receives first-ever honorary Doctor of Commerce
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John Dasburg (MBA ’70), one of the University of Florida’s most accomplished businessmen, was awarded the first-ever honorary Doctor of Commerce by UF during its doctoral commencement on Friday. Dasburg has fashioned a celebrated business career spanning
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