Tim Peterson (BSAc ’85, MBA ‘87) was always in a rush to get through school, but not because he didn’t like it. He couldn’t wait to learn more. Peterson skipped the third grade and did his senior year of high
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On par for success
Golf is one of Stephanie Royer’s (MBA ’24) favorite sports – and now, she gets paid to watch it. For Royer, working with the PGA Tour is a dream come true. In her role as a digital content manager, she
Christopher Zacca (MBA ’82) | March 2024
Zacca (MBA 1982), CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica, is being awarded the 2024 American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) International Achievement Award. Zacca, whose professional career has positively impacted the health, education, and economic growth of Jamaicans for over 30 years,
Maureen Short (MBA ’03) | March 2024
Short (MBA 2003) was recently appointed to Big Lots’ Board of Directors. Short served as the Chief Financial Officer of Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly known as Rent-A-Center), a publicly traded, multi-site, and omni-channel retailer from 2016 to 2022. Prior to
Living a life dedicated to public service
Life in public service is both an honor and a commitment. For University of Florida Warrington College of Business and College of Public Health and Health Professions alumna Captain Ayessa Toler (BA ’01, MHA ’03, MBA ’19), being a dedicated
Gevelyn McCaskill (MBA ’91) | February 2024
McCaskill (MBA 1991) was recently appointed as the Peabody Essex Museum’s (PEM) next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McCaskill, who currently serves as PEM’s Director of Financial Planning and Business Intelligence, has held key leadership roles in the museum’s Finance department
Karen O’Byrne (BSAc ’89, MBA ’06) | February 2024
O’Byrne (BSAc 1989, MBA 2006) was recently named Vice Chair of the Holy Cross Health Board. She continues to serve as the Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee and will serve on the Board’s Executive Committee. O’Byrne serves as Senior
University of Florida leads rankings of best online MBA and business master’s degrees for veterans, according to US News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An online business degree is an excellent option for veterans seeking to supplement or expand their military careers. At the University of Florida, veterans can earn a top-ranked, accessible and affordable graduate business degree, as noted by
From bachelor’s to master’s business degrees, the University of Florida is a top option for online programs, according to US News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In accordance with the University of Florida’s excellence among the best universities in the nation, the UF Warrington College of Business is a leader in online business education across its spectrum of degrees. According to the latest
No limits
Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Ann Sung Ruckstuhl (BS ’86, MBA ’92) describes her experience coming to the United States at 15 years old as that of many immigrants – a blessing and a curse. While she had to quickly learn
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