In honor of Father’s Day, we asked five dads from the UF MBA South Florida program about the benefits they’ve experienced as a father pursuing their MBA at the University of Florida. Motivation to pursue an MBA “When I
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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.
Global Immersion Experience in Dublin brings business lessons to life for Executive MBA students
By Kevin Ott My name is Kevin Ott, and I live in Orlando, Florida. I am currently enrolled in the Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the University of Florida. As I approach the mid-point of the program, I can honestly
GSIF gives back to scholarship program
The Gator Student Investment Fund (GSIF) made a $9,500 donation to the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program this spring. Last year, the fund announced it would be making annual payments through an endowment-like structure that pays three percent of the
Real estate students learn through experience in capstone project
The Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program completed its annual capstone project on May 3. This year’s winner was Team Ken, which consisted of Ken Trujillo, Aaron Banks, Peter Starr, Scott Steckroth and Prosper Surujon. The
Warrington students compete in International Business Ethics Case Competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Undergraduate and graduate students from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida took top honors at the International Business Ethics Case Competition in April. The graduate student team came in first place in the
UF MBA students get behind-the-scenes look at Raymond James and Amgen on Tampa City Trek
UF MBA students across its Full-Time, Professional and Executive programs visited Tampa-based companies Raymond James and Amgen for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Students had the opportunity to meet and network with executives, many of which are UF MBA alumni, and
Heavener students honored with prestigious awards
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Heavener School of Business inducted two new students into the Heavener Hall of Fame and awarded four of students with the Distinction in Leadership and Service Award at its annual Heavener Leaders Awards Banquet on April
Mastering motherhood and an MBA
When London Tawfik (Executive MBA ’18) was searching for an MBA program, she was interested in finding one that encouraged teamwork among students, provided a great return on investment, and offered flexibility so she could continue her job in test
Warrington: A College Focused on More Than Academics
By Michael Cizek Ever wonder about the difference between a college and a university? A university requires students to take broad academic coursework, giving the pupil a “universal” educational experience. That’s why it’s called a university. Cool, huh? But a
Biotechnology company wins Big Idea Competition
ExoTech BioScience won the first-place prize of $25,000 at the 2018 Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition. Led by CEO Nasser Nassiri Koopaei, the company was established to innovate and deliver products and services based on exosome technology for molecular