The Warrington College of Business is proud to welcome 17 new faculty members to campus in the fall of 2024. Learn more about these outstanding new members of the Warrington team who will continue to strengthen the college’s reputation and
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Rooted in solutions
Sowing seeds Problem solving has long been a part of Jose “Joche” Smith’s identity. As someone who’s dealt with his fair share of challenges, his penchant for solutions has served him well on several occasions throughout his life and career.
UF business students lead research projects as 2024-2025 University Scholars
Growing up with social media, Asher Lowe (BABA ’25) has seen the rise of influencers across social media platforms. With the influencer marketing industry set to be worth $22 billion by 2025, brands are keen to understand how they can
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to harden the state’s power transmission and distribution
Some policymakers are looking to Florida for lessons, given the state’s superior record when it comes to restoring power quickly after major storms. Director of Energy Studies at the Public Utility Research Center Ted Kury explains how Florida was able
Retirement Gets Harder the Longer You Wait
For men like Joe Biden—highly educated, employed past 65, strongly tied to work—stepping away can pose its own risks to health and happiness. Mo Wang, Associate Dean and Lanzillotti-McKethan Eminent Scholar, explains why retirement doesn’t have to be accompanied by
Warrington finance professor’s research named the best in behavioral finance
Bank of America Associate Professor of Finance Baolian Wang’s research was named the best in behavioral finance at the 2024 China Financial Research Conference. The research paper was selected for the prestigious prize in academic financial research by a panel
University of Florida accounting students receive distinguished PCAOB scholarship
University of Florida Warrington College of Business students Morghan Copeland (MAcc ’25), Brianna Alvarez (MAcc ’25), and Leandro Sierra (MAcc ’26), studying in the Fisher School of Accounting, have been awarded the 2024-2025 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) academic
UF MBA summer internships: where students are making their mark
This summer, MBA students from the University of Florida are diving into diverse internships that are enhancing their academic journey and providing them with vital industry experience. These aspiring business leaders are applying their skills and knowledge in real-world settings,
UF Heavener students make waves in summer internships
As summer reaches its peak, students from the University of Florida’s Heavener School of Business are stepping into the professional world to acquire invaluable real world experiences with leading global and international companies. These undergraduates are embracing a variety of
How do you know it’s time to retire?
There are a multitude of reasons why someone may delay retirement. Maybe they have inadequate savings, they find meaning and fulfillment in their jobs, or their identities are entwined with their profession. People may also choose to hang on to their work because
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