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Read the latest stories about University of Florida Warrington College of Business students, a group of problem solvers who lead with a mindset focused on the future.

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Kelly Chen is completing her Master of Science in Marketing at the University of Florida.

MSMAR Student Spotlight: Kelly Chen

Kelly Chen is completing her Master of Science in Marketing at the University of Florida. After graduation, she will join Bank of America as a Credit Analyst in New York City. Q: Tell us about yourself.  Chen: “My name is

Jasper Schwartz is completing his Master of Science in Marketing at the University of Florida.

MSMAR Student Spotlight: Jasper Schwartz

Jasper Schwartz is completing his Master of Science in Marketing at the University of Florida. After graduation, he will continue growing his business, SG Social Branding, a Gen-Z marketing agency. Q: Please tell us about yourself. Schwartz: “I am Jasper

Headshot of Rahul Banerjee

DBA student to present AI research at prestigious world conference

Rahul Banerjee (DBA ’25) was recently selected to present his dissertation “Can AI truly learn? The role of consumer’s lay beliefs in algorithmic aversion,” at the Global Information Technology Management Association (GITMA) Conference in Sakarya, Turkey.  It is rare for

GSIF experiences another strong year

The Gator Student Investment fund (GSIF) completed another impressive year of growing the fund and preparing students for life after graduation. GSIF is a student-managed investment fund that gives members a realistic asset management experience. As of early 2025, the

Paige Clausen taking a basketball shot on the court.

Student-athletes at UF power their futures with business master’s degrees

Combining sports prowess with business acumen, student-athletes at the University of Florida are maximizing their earning potential with master’s degrees in business. Specializing in everything from finance to management to entrepreneurship in the Warrington College of Business, students like Paige Clausen

Gator hatching from egg in dirt

From hatchling idea to thriving Gator business: How UF’s business incubator fuels entrepreneurship

Gator Hatchery is a student business incubator through the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center that provides all University of Florida student entrepreneurs with a co-working space, office support, mentors and other resources necessary for early-stage business growth. Students can network with peers and

Daniel Kim

Warrington doctoral student honored with research grant for work on leader mistakes

University of Florida Warrington College of Business doctoral student Daniel Kim (Ph.D. ’25) is among the recipients of a grant for practical research focused on organizational innovation, learning and/or performance by leaders and teams. The Graen Grant for Student Research

Four students and their teacher pose with trophies and wear sombreros after winning a case competition in Mexico.

Three-peat: Heavener students win three international case competitions

The past few months have been victorious for the University of Florida’s Heavener School of Business as three student teams won first place in three international case competitions: Business and Management Case Competition, John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition and Belgrade

UF students receive 2nd place at UGA Stock Pitch Competition

Potatoes and Python: How Warrington finance students earned 2nd place at UGA stock pitch competition

University of Florida Warrington College of Business finance students Nicolas Schull (MSF ’26), Robert Craig (MSF ’26), and Ari Fooksman (MSF ’26) placed second in the 11th annual University of Georgia Stock Pitch Competition, showcasing their investing expertise to industry

Lauren Kurtz smiling in a booth, reselling luxury goods for her business Rens Vintage at a vintage market.

Finance and Fashion

One garage sale became a turning point for Lauren Kurtz (BSBA Finance ’27). In late 2019, her family sold a variety of items out of their garage. At the time, Kurtz thought it might’ve been easier to list things online.

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