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
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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.
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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
Fisher students, faculty recognized as Anderson Scholars
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Twelve students from the Fisher School of Accounting as well as Fisher professors Christopher Falk and Marcus Kirk were recognized as 2014 Anderson Scholars by the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Anderson
Accounting professor receives Judy Fisher Award
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dr. Paul Madsen, an Assistant Professor at the Fisher School of Accounting, was named the recipient of the 2014 Judy Fisher Teaching with Technology Award. The award is given annually to the Warrington College of Business Administration
Warrington international students receive university honors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Warrington College of Business Administration students Manu Chandrasekaran, Shuangyu Li, Regine Moeller, Jomar Pecson and Angie Wang were recipients of the 2014 Outstanding Student Award from the University of Florida’s International Center. The Outstanding International Student Awards
Ritter again receives William F. Sharpe Award from prestigious finance journal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Joe B. Cordell Eminent Scholar Chair Dr. Jay Ritter was named a co-recipient of the 2013 William F. Sharpe Award for Scholarship in Financial Research. Sharing the Sharpe Award with Dr. Ritter are Xiaohui Gao Bakshi, a
Heavener Director receives distinguished alumnus award
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dr. Brian Ray, an Associate Dean at the Warrington College of Business Administration and Director of the Heavener School of Business, was one of seven recipients of Florida State University’s College of Education Distinguished Alumnus Award. Established
Sela selected to exclusive program for young marketing scholars
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John I. Williams, Jr., Professor Dr. Aner Sela was one of 23 scholars chosen for Marketing Science Institute’s 7th Biennial Young Scholar Program. The Young Scholar Program, which began in 2001, brings together the most promising scholars
Flannery, Nimalendran win best paper honors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Bank of America Eminent Scholar Chair Dr. Mark Flannery and John H. and Mary Lou Dasburg Chair Dr. Mahendrarajah (Nimal) Nimalendran received the Stuart Greenbaum Award recognizing the “Most Significant Paper” published in the Journal of Financial
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
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