GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Warrington College of Business is proud to announce a new scholarship for students who attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) or other Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) and are interested in studying real estate. The Bergstrom-Crossman Real Estate Scholarship will be awarded annually through the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center to support students qualified for the Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program with undergraduate degrees from Florida
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How you can benefit from a combined degree
The plan to pursue a combined degree is generating a buzz among undergraduate students and can be quite appealing. But what is a combined degree? And, more importantly, why would this be considered beneficial? The combination degree program allows undergraduate students who qualify academically to obtain both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Most students begin the application process sometime during sophomore or junior year, but each student’s academic path is unique and there is no exact timeline that must be
Student organization aims to bring diversity to Wall Street
As a young woman growing up in the melting pot of Miami, I was exposed to minorities achieving success in every career and industry. Going to an all girls high school almost entirely comprised of Latinas only further reinforced the notion that anyone could achieve anything, as nearly every leadership position was held by what corporate America would consider a minority. It was not until I steered myself much deeper into my niche in finance that I began to realize
5 ways you can learn about AI and analytics at Warrington
Businesses used to be driven by Excel spreadsheets, but today, the Warrington College of Business is preparing graduates for the future of business with a new level of analytics and modeling tools. From faculty with expertise in AI and analytics to courses and degree programs to the most advanced technical resources, Warrington has what you need to develop your foundation in AI and analytics. Read on to see the five ways you can learn about AI and analytics at the
Student Spotlight: Hannah Buchsbaum
Buchsbaum is pursuing her Master of International Business (MIB) at Warrington. She has interned with Amazon and United Technologies. Upon her graduation in spring 2021, she will join Uber in San Francisco. Congratulations, Hannah! Q: Tell us about your background. Buchsbaum: “I am from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I graduated in Fall 2020 with an undergraduate degree in Finance and will be graduating this semester (spring 2021) with my Master of International Business degree. I have been very involved in
What are you doing to invest in yourself?
Investing is an important topic covered throughout your time in business school. But beyond the usual lessons on the stock market, there’s valuable knowledge to be gained about how to invest in one of the most important things that will make you successful – yourself. We Are Warrington podcast host Andy Lord ends every conversation with Warrington business leaders about what steps they’re taking in order to better themselves. See their top tips for investing in yourself below and check
Warrington duo places third at international ethics case competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A pair of University of Florida Warrington College of Business students finished among the top teams at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC), a student-run organization at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Canada. The team finished third in the final ethics case competition. “The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition is the largest and longest running undergraduate business competition in North America. Now in its 48thyear, ICBC attracts students from some of the best business schools in
Student Spotlight: Alyssa Miranda
Alyssa Miranda is a current Master of Science in Marketing student. She previously graduated with her BSBA in marketing, and will complete her graduate studies in summer 2021. See why she joined the MS Marketing program and how she hopes to use her degree in her future career. Q: Tell us about your background. Miranda: “My name is Alyssa Miranda, and I am in the MS Marketing program. I am from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and I attended Allen D.
How to maximize your experience at a virtual career event
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the UF Warrington Business Career Services office to be creative in its career offerings. With Warrington Career Week set to take place from February 1-4, students will have an opportunity to hear from impactful companies and learn what it takes to earn an internship or full-time job. But how can students make sure they maximize their experience and get the most out of this event and others throughout the year? Jonathan Fowler, a CAP Mentor for
Student spotlight: Hazha Abdullah
The Warrington College of Business is full of standout alumni and students. No matter their program or major, their time on campus plays an important role in preparing for impactful careers. This series features exceptional people from across Warrington. Learn more about what makes Hazha Abdullah, a student in the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program, a standout student at the Warrington College of Business. Q: Where are you from originally? Abdullah: “I am from Kurdistan, a Kurdish region in