As Heavener Hall’s doors opened, eager students filed in for the opportunity to meet recruiters and speakers from some of the nation’s top companies. They greeted each other with friendly smiles and firm handshakes— the first of many great first
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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.
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
Fisher student-athlete in select company
Holly Pole, a senior in the Fisher School of Accounting and libero on the University of Florida’s volleyball team, has had little trouble finding motivation to succeed on the volleyball court. Playing for one of the best teams in the
Heavener students win case competition in Australia
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Four students from the Heavener School of Business won the inaugural Australian Undergraduate Business Case Competition in Brisbane, Australia. Stephanie DioGuardi, Luis Franco, Shruti Shah and Brittany Wood competed against 15 schools hailing from 11 countries. The
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
UF, Warrington celebrate dedication of Heavener Hall
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Heavener Hall, the Warrington College of Business Administration’s new home for undergraduate programs and activities, was officially dedicated during a ceremony Friday afternoon on the business campus. Among the distinguished guests in attendance were University of Florida
Heavener team wins international business case competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A team of four students from the Heavener School of Business won the Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge on Aug. 5-9 in Bangkok, Thailand. Luis Franco, Jason Nunnery, Shruti Shah and Brittany Wood outlasted a field of 16
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
Engineering team claims $25,000 in UF Big Idea Business Plan Competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three engineering students whose company developed a portable water purification device that uses ultraviolet light to sterilize water were awarded $25,000 for winning the UF Big Idea Business Plan Competition on Friday. Daniel Blood, Rob Damitz and
MSE students hope their big idea leads to big prize
Samantha Rosenbaum and Jarrod Schilling have experienced the pain of losing or almost losing their smartphones. But with that pain, came inspiration. And that inspiration could lead to a substantial payday. Rosenbaum and Schilling, who have developed a device to