The University of Florida Warrington College of Business is proud to honor David Rattner (MSRE ’03) as the Bergstrom Real Estate Center’s Alumnus of the Year. Rattner is the President of Blue Sky Holdings, a real estate and development firm
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Read the latest stories about awards won by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business community, including faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Phil Podsakoff receives international award for lifetime outstanding teaching contributions
Philip Podsakoff, Hyatt and Cici Brown Chair in Business at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). He will be

6 Warrington staff honored with UF Superior Accomplishment Awards
Staff from across the Warrington College of Business were recognized for their exceptional service as part of the 2025 University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Awards. The program recognizes faculty and staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or
Business Gators awarded at the National Retail Federation Foundation student program
The National Retail Federation Foundation student program in New York City stands out as a premier opportunity for college students aspiring to careers in retail. During the four-day long program, students engage in immersive learning experiences; gain industry insight at
Three Warrington alumni named to 2025 40 Gators Under 40
A brand marketing leader, a specialty finance entrepreneur and a payments technology founder represent the Warrington College of Business on this year’s list of outstanding alumni named to the 40 Gators Under 40 by the University of Florida Alumni Association.
Introducing Warrington’s 2024-2025 teaching, advising, mentoring award winners
The University of Florida Warrington College of Business proudly announces the latest faculty and staff recognized for their excellence in teaching, advising and mentoring students across the college’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Cindy Dosch is the recipient of the Undergraduate
MS-Marketing student gobbles up success in the Turkey Tank
The annual Turkey Tank Pitch Competition, a pioneering competition between the University of Florida and Florida State University, returned this year with an incredible display of innovation. Hosted at Florida State University, the event saw six teams – three from
Scrolling through memory lane: A year in review at UF Warrington
Heavener students rang in the new year by winning back-to-back case competitions in Mexico and Canada, representing Warrington ahead of 25+ international competitors. In February, the Gators football team traveled to Miami to investigate career opportunities with the Bergstrom Real
UF awards Andrea Handal as 2024-25 Kathleen Brown Retail Student of the Year
Andrea Handal has been honored as the Kathleen Brown Retail Student of the Year for 2024-25. Driven by a passion for retail, she chose to major in marketing with a minor in retail, while also working toward a combined MS-Marketing
Information systems assistant professor receives early career award
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Assistant Professor Shu He of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business is a recipient of this year’s INFORMS Information Systems Society Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award. In memory of the late Sandra A. Slaughter,