GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida welcomes several of its most successful alumnae entrepreneurs for its 2016 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on April 1 at University Auditorium. The Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, presented by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at UF’s
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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.
Warrington alumni receive Lifetime Volunteers Award
Dr. Ken and Linda McGurn received the Lifetime Volunteers Award during the University of Florida Academy of Golden Gators celebration on March 4. Ken (BSBA ’72, MBA ’73, Ph.D. ’81) Linda (BSBA ’73, JD ’78) are active on UF volunteer
Rookie of the Year
Brandon Eisaman made an indelible impact during his first year at Arise Virtual Solutions, a business process outsourcing firm in Miramar. But the impact Eisaman is most proud of is the effect he’s having on fellow young professionals in South Florida.
UF entrepreneurs honored at 2nd Annual Gator100 Awards
The University of Florida welcomed 57 new companies to the Gator100 family during the 2nd Annual Gator100 Awards on Friday at UF’s Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. More than 500 guests attended the luncheon and awards ceremony where former U.S. Senator
Warrington alumnus a quick study in entrepreneurship
Technology has impacted virtually every major industry imaginable. But, according to Ethan Fieldman, there’s one significant and surprising field that hasn’t felt technology’s full impact: Education. Fieldman is committed to changing that through Study Edge, the online tutoring service he
Warrington graduate details his fight against cancer
Daniel Ellis may have left UF Warrington in December after receiving his degree, but he’s still feeling the support of The Gator Nation—especially those involved with the College’s Heavener Leadership Challenge. That’s why Ellis (BSBA ’15) is so eager to
5 career tips that could make or break your next interview
Imagine showing up for a job interview. You’re immaculately dressed, you’ve done your research on the company, and you even know your interviewer’s favorite sports team. You think you’re ready for anything. And the first question is… “How many ping-pong
Hard work and heartbreak inspire Heavener student in pursuit of degrees
The past few weeks of Griffin Plattner’s UF undergraduate career have been surreal in that he’s actually had some free time. Instead of the usual 18-credit semester, he took a “relaxing” 12 this fall, allowing him to give more campus
College mourns loss of retail executive David Miller
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,
Heavener students grateful for alumni support
To thank alumni for their generosity, UF celebrated “Grateful Gator Day” on Nov. 18 at the Plaza of the Americas. Students will have the opportunity to write personal notes and give thanks that will reach up to 30,000 donors. Last