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
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Fisher School mourns loss of loyal alumnus
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Luciano Prida Sr., a devoted alumnus and supporter of the Fisher School of Accounting, passed away Saturday. He was 90 years old. “We are very proud that Luciano Prida Sr., was an alumnus of the University of
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
Fisher alumna wins top tax award
Fisher School of Accounting alumna Lillian Mills was awarded the American Taxation Association’s highest honor, the Ray M. Sommerfeld Outstanding Tax Educator Award. Mills (BSAcc ’80, MAcc ’81) was recognized for her career contributions in the areas of tax-related teaching,
Five Fisher alums help firm earn recognition
Christopher, Smith, Leonard, Bristow & Stanell, a certified public accounting firm with offices in Bradenton and Sarasota, was named the 2014 “Small Business of the Year” in the 51 to 100 employee category by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Five
Longtime Fisher School supporter Michael Abney passes away at 78
The Fisher School of Accounting lost one of its most loyal supporters with the passing of Michael Abney on June 9. He was 78 years old. “Mike served the Fisher School and the University of Florida in numerous ways, and
Undergraduate students, faculty honored at awards banquet
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Heavener School of Business recognized its standout students during its annual awards banquet April 15 at Emerson Alumni Hall. The ceremony was highlighted by the induction of Nicholas Pinto into the Heavener Hall of Fame. Pinto
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
Fisher dedicates new faculty suite
The Fisher School of Accounting dedicated the Deloitte Foundation Faculty Suite on Tuesday in Gerson Hall. The Deloitte Foundation, along with Deloitte partners and Fisher alumni Loreen Spencer (BSAc ’87, MAcc ’88) and Robert Tache (BSAc ’88, MAcc ’89), generously
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