Dr. Md Mahmudul Hasan has received one of the University of Florida's highest honors for a junior faculty member. Hasan was one of 10 faculty members awarded the @UF Excellence Award for Assistant Professors this spring. @UFWarrington https://t.co/nMTEsufkVW
The University of Florida - Warrington College of Business didn't just give me an MBA. It gave me a sharper version of myself.
When I enrolled, I came in with years of experience, a clear professional identity, and what I thought was a solid command of my strengths. What I didn't expect was how directly the program would confront what I didn't know. The coursework was rigorous, relevant, and deliberately designed to close gaps. Not the comfortable kind of learning that confirms what you already believe. The kind that exposes blind spots and forces you to rebuild your thinking from the ground up.
The faculty and staff made that process work. Their professionalism was consistent. Their guidance was substantive. Their commitment to student success wasn't performative. It showed up in how they structured the curriculum, how they engaged with students, and how they built something rare in a graduate program: a genuine sense of community. The residency weekends were the engine of that. Masterfully curated, they compressed months of relationship-building into focused, high-intensity experiences that made a cohort feel like a team.
That environment was amplified by cohort president Chris Taylor, MBA. His leadership demonstrated the Warrington way, ensuring the class navigated the program with a shared focus and an uncompromising standard of excellence.
And then there was my immediate team. Adam, David, and Taylor were there from the beginning. The late nights, the weekend case studies, the deadlines that didn't care about anyone's schedule. What made it work wasn't just that everyone was capable. It was that everyone was committed. They flexed around each other's lives without complaint and brought their best to every deliverable. Their dedication to doing excellent work set a standard that pushed all of us.
To the UF Warrington program, thank you. To the faculty and staff who poured into this experience, thank you. Martin Iragorri, MBA , thank you for delivering when it counted. To Adam Geesey-Chaouki, MBA , David Padron, MBA , and Taylor Pittman , it was an honor. The standard you held, the flexibility you showed, and the work you produced made this journey one I will always look back on with pride.
There's one final thing I must share. It's quietly satisfying being in a foreign country, wearing a University of Florida hat, and hearing a stranger yell "Go Gators!" from across the street. The network isn't a bullet point on a brochure. It's real, it's global, and it shows up when you least expect it.
It's a great day to be a Florida Gator!
#UFWarrington #GatorNation #GoGators #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #WarringtonMBA
Devin Moore is the 2025 GatorMade x @DannyWuerffel Man of the Year!
A four-year Gator, Devin is a graduate of the Warrington College of Business, and has consistently been involved with GatorMade, including multiple service trips abroad. He has persevered through change and adversity, all while being a top performer on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. 🐊
#GatorMade | #GoGators
🦃 Planning your Thanksgiving meal? @UF Prof Woochoel Shin's research shows store brands often match name-brand quality at lower prices. Plus, store brands help lower prices across ALL products in a category. Save money without sacrificing quality!
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From student to CEO in 24 hours 🚀 Eliott Wahba (BSBA '23, MS Marketing '24) launched DolFinContent the day after graduation. Now his design marketplace serves clients worldwide with 70+ designers. Read his story: https://t.co/Z4YzXbrOOo
When should experts lead vs. collaborate with clients? New @UF research shows clients often prefer directive guidance when they see a large expertise gap.
Mo Wang's study challenges the "always collaborate" assumption across healthcare, law & finance.
https://t.co/Mocn76XxIN
Brian Miller, Ph.D., joined the Warrington College of Business this fall after 17 years at Indiana University, during which he earned more than 20 teaching awards and recognitions.
Visit the @UFWarrington website to learn more: https://t.co/Bs1huindOz
🏆 Warrington doctoral student Qili Wang (Ph.D. '26) is the FIRST recipient of the Best Dissertation Proposal in AI & Information Systems from Texas A&M's @maysbusiness! His research explores AI's impact on digital platforms + $10K prize.
Read more: https://t.co/45OLXhkLMb
From Toronto to VP Finance at global PR firm Ketchum, Kevin Vaez (MBA '02) credits his UF MBA with teaching him to think outside the box. His advice? Work hard, identify your goals & take calculated risks.
Read Kevin's story: https://t.co/gk2OJjmhRS
🌍 Take your Warrington education global! Heavener International Programs offer study abroad in 7 countries + exchanges at 24 partner universities. From consulting in Japan to internships in Dublin, gain cross-cultural business experience.
Read more: https://t.co/s2k32gPOt5
Big ideas make waves 🌊 Congrats to Abdu Bejjaj of Ignition Packaging, winner of UF’s 2025 Big Idea Competition, on earning a $10K prize at @TheOceanExch Conference! His sustainable packaging innovation keeps shining.
🇺🇸 This #VeteransDay, we honor those who serve, including @USNavy veteran Nadia Tepper (DBA ’25). Her @UF DBA is helping her strengthen leadership and apply research to her role leading 1,200 at the Navy’s Southeast Regional Maintenance Center. 💙⚓
🔗 https://t.co/dz6yPnMIgK
🎖️ We’re proud to celebrate Gators like Chris Lisk (MBA ’12), a @USNavy veteran whose time at @UF helped him chart a new career path after service. Watch how Chris built on his military career with his business education.
Entrepreneur Nation 🐊💼 @UF ranks in PitchBook's top 100 colleges for entrepreneurs! Graduate programs: #32 US | Undergraduate: #34 US. 639 UF founders have raised VC funding in the last decade. Read more: https://t.co/0BVvsuTog6
Recipe for success: Finance + entrepreneurship education + Market gap + Calculated risk = SoFresh restaurant 🥗 Alum John Williams is opening 15+ new locations over the next 2 years, bringing healthy fast-casual options to communities nationwide.
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📚 Big tax changes are coming Jan. 1, 2026! Join us for the Centennial Challenge Webinar—“New tax law and what it could mean for your year-end giving.”
🗓️ Nov. 6 (4 PM) or Nov. 7 (12 PM)
Learn strategies for smart, impactful philanthropy.
👉 Register now! https://t.co/q2WWP2lTA7
Leadership looks different for everyone. For Sarah Pagels, it meant founding @UF's first women's hockey team while competing in international case competitions. Now she's joining @McKinsey as a Business Analyst. That's what we call a #BusinessGator! 🐊🏒
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