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Fusion of human head with artificial intelligence

Is AI the new research scientist? Not so, according to a human-led study.

In a comprehensive study examining the capabilities of artificial intelligence in academic research, University of Florida researchers have found that while AI can be a valuable assistant, it falls short of replacing human scientists in many critical areas. The 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

Financial Times #4 in the US Online MBA UF Warrington College of Business

University of Florida’s Online MBA among top 5 US programs

The University of Florida’s Online MBA program has been recognized as one of the world’s best, securing the No. 7 position internationally in the Financial Times‘ latest rankings. The program stands as the No. 4 program in the United States

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How power at work follows you at home – for better and worse

New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can impact your ability to relax at home. The study, authored by researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State University, offers important insights for

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 at a white 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.

Bergstrom Center honors Alumnus of the Year, David Rattner

The University of Florida Warrington College of Business is proud to honor David Rattner (MSRE ’03) as the Bergstrom Real Estate Center’s Alumnus of the Year. Rattner is the President of Blue Sky Holdings, a real estate and development firm

Philip Podsakoff

Phil Podsakoff receives international award for lifetime outstanding teaching contributions

Philip Podsakoff, Hyatt and Cici Brown Chair in Business at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). He will be

From left: Amber Bollinger, Pratibha Singh, JoAnn Smolen, Elizabeth Hauck, Catherine Coe and Jason Williams.

6 Warrington staff honored with UF Superior Accomplishment Awards

Staff from across the Warrington College of Business were recognized for their exceptional service as part of the 2025 University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Awards. The program recognizes faculty and staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or

Tao Li

Warrington professor Tao Li appointed Research Member at prestigious corporate governance institution

Tao Li, Ph.D., the Bank of America Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, was recently appointed Research Member of the European Corporate Governance Institution (ECGI).  “ECGI is an esteemed platform where leading scholars

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