University of Florida history

The foundation of UF can be traced back to more than 160 years ago when James Henry Roper — an educator and state senator who greatly valued education — opened Gainesville Academy in 1858.

By 1860, the population of Gainesville, Florida had reached the whopping number of almost 240 souls.

The city also saw the area's first African-American school in 1867 when Union Academy was built by newly freed slaves who had been trained as carpenters.

After a series of fires in 1884 devastated downtown Gainesville, red brick became the standard for new buildings.

University of Florida history began when the school opened in 1906.

Since the College of Business Administration was founded in 1926, more than 42,000 students have earned business or accounting degrees, creating a national and international network providing information, advice and encouragement to today's students.

1933: The College is renamed to College of Business Administration, separating from its previous affiliation with Journalism.

1938: The College celebrated 100 students graduating with business degrees.

The Warrington College of Business Administration is named in honor of Alfred C. Warrington IV. A 1958 University of Florida graduate with a BSBA in accounting, Mr.

And here’s a fun fact about UF’s connection to a popular sports drink: In 1965, the head football coach of the Florida Gators requested the development of a beverage to help his players stay hydrated better.

1974: Media Center opens.

1977: UF’s School of Accountancy approved by state legislature and MACC degree instituted.

1979: First Eminent Scholar Chair in the State University System (SUS) is established, the Matherly-McKethan Chair in business.

1990: UF MBA appears on BusinessWeek’s list of the nation’s top 40 programs for the first time.

1993: UF MBA offers its first program for working professionals.

His 1996 gift will total $11 million and will allow business faculty to help students meet the needs of the 21st century.

1999: The College launches its Online MBA program, then known as FlexMBA.

2000: College institutes three specialized master’s programs, leading to revitalization of graduate offerings.

2005: Addition of Master of Science in Real Estate (The Nathan S. Collier Program) becomes College’s sixth specialized master’s program.

2007: William R. “Bill” Hough (MBA ’48) gives $30 million to the College, the largest private gift ever received by UF at that time.

2008: College establishes the Post-Doc Bridge Program.

2010: UF MBA’s Online program named one of the two best in the world by The Economist.

2012: Alumnus Bill Heavener pledges lead gift for investment in undergraduate business education.

2014: College of business matriculates first Doctor of Business Administration class.

2015: John Kraft celebrates 25th year as Warrington’s dean.

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2020: John Kraft retires after 30 years as dean at Warrington.