GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Business Gators made a strong showing on the fifth annual 40 Gators Under 40, with six alumni from the Warrington College of Business selected for the annual list presented by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The
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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.
Future accounting students set up for success thanks to legacy gifts
In 2022, the Fisher School of Accounting celebrated 45 years of providing exceptional accounting education to students. In that time, more than 10,500 students have graduated from the school and gone on to careers across the business landscape. To
Corporate Partnerships: Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young has long been a fixture on the University of Florida Warrington College of Business campus. It has always been an important part of the company’s recruiting process, and that has only increased over time. Today, EY has
Fintech in education – Preparing the next generation of business leaders
As the University of Florida seeks to build an AI university and transform the future workforce, financial technology has emerged as an area of focus, especially for the Warrington College of Business. “The emergent focus on fintech is a natural

Title industry leader named 2023 Bergstrom Center Alumna of the Year
UF Warrington is proud to announce Mary Pat Dunleavy (BA ’87) as the 2023 Bergstrom Center Alumna of the Year. Dunleavy is currently SVP, Agency Division Manager of the statewide operations for Fidelity National Financial representing the title underwriters: Commonwealth,

Building bipartisan bridges
In the years since Lezlee Westine (BSBA ’82) graduated from the University of Florida, she has held leadership positions in the tech hub of Silicon Valley to the country’s government seat in Washington, D.C. No matter the industry focus, Westine

Alumni on the Rise – Ali Thompson Welch
Ali Thompson Welch (BSBA ‘13) is a problem solver. She believes in helping the consumer, discovering an issue and facing it head on. Welch grew up in Lakeland and earned her bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Florida
Empathy is the key to successful leadership
On National Leadership Day, we caught up with Tara Blythe (BSBA ‘02), Chief People Officer for Infotech, Inc. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in the areas of organizational strategy and workforce development. We asked her to share
Pick up your paddle: Pickleball is the next big thing
Brian Levine (BSBA ’92) recently accepted a position as interim CEO of the only professional team league in America’s new favorite sport – Major League Pickleball (MLP). “If you knew me, you’d know it’s not shocking at all that I
Calling all cats
Grace White, DVM is the owner of All Cats Healthcare Clinic, a local small animal hospital. She shares how the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program helped combine her love for animals and passion for business. Dr. Grace White