On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida. Countless communities were devastated by the storm’s fury. Even now, a month later, people are reeling in the wake of destruction and trying to figure out what to do next.
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Lessons in leadership
When Steve Raney (BSBA ’88, MBA ’99) first came to the University of Florida, he thought that law school would be his next step upon completing his bachelor’s degree. One semester working in the UF Law library, though, was enough
Second time’s the charm for some IPOs
An initial public offering is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a company. Except when it isn’t. When Mobileye Global lists shares in its IPO next week, it’ll be for the second time. Companies going public for a second or third time
Why being rude to the waiter (or other staff) is the worst strategy
After James Corden was accused of being ‘nasty’, W.A. McGriff, III Professor Amir Erez explains why rudeness doesn’t pay. “It’s absolutely the worst strategy,” Erez said. “You think you’re screaming at them and you’ll get what you want – it’s
Using the past to create a better future
Jerome Fulton Jr. (BSAc ‘15) isn’t afraid of hard work. Driven by past experiences and his hopes for the future, Fulton Jr. pursues his goals with determination and tenacity. At a young age, Fulton Jr. tragically lost both of his
Seas to Sales: How an MBA is helping a Naval Officer achieve her goals
Lieutenant Susan E. Torres always knew she wanted to serve her country. Growing up, she listened to her grandfather’s stories about being a Naval Officer, sailing on the open sea, and was inspired to follow in his footsteps. Torres grew
MSF program No. 6 in the nation, according to QS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The William R. Hough Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program remained in the nation’s top 10 graduate finance programs on QS’ 2023 Master’s in Finance Rankings. For the fourth consecutive year, the MSF program was named
Most Floridians got power back quickly after Ian. But for some the wait has just begun.
In recent decades, Florida has experienced widespread blackouts after several significant storms. Between 2004 and 2005, the state was walloped by five major hurricanes, including Charley, which cut a similar path through Florida as Ian. A year later, Wilma devastated
UF MBA among the best business schools, according to Bloomberg
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The MBA program at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business has added another top ranking to its accolades, this time from Bloomberg Businessweek as part of its 2022-2023 Best B-Schools list. Overall, the UF MBA
How employees can thrive amid changes brought on by AI
Businesses have been incorporating AI technologies into their practices for several years, but how will these changing technologies impact our workforce? Clinical Professor and Executive Director of the Miller Retail Center Joel Davis explains what changes our workforce might expect
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